WebPlus Essentials User Guide - Serif

Lines, Shapes, and Effects 155
There you’ll see a variety of
remarkable 3D surface and texture
presets in various categories (Glass,
Metallic, Wood, etc.). Click any
thumbnail to apply it to the selected
object. Assuming the object has
some color on it to start with,
you’ll see an instant result!
Alternatively, you can customize a Styles tab preset, or apply one or more
specific effects from scratch, by using Filter Effects.
To apply 3D filter effects:
1. Click Filter Effects on the Tools toolbar's Effects flyout.
2. Check the 3D Effects box at the left. The 3D Lighting box is checked
by default.
• 3D Effects is a master switch, and its settings of
Blur and Depth make a great difference; you
can click the "+" button to unlink them for
independent adjustment.
• 3D Lighting provides a "light source" without
which any depth information in the effect
wouldn't be visible. The lighting settings let you
illuminate your 3D landscape and vary its
reflective properties.