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Chapter 5
Creating Object Outlines
Outlines create a border around an object. They are useful for providing an object with
good screen definition if the object has a tendency to wash out on the screen.
To specify an outline for an object or objects:
For more specific information about Hue, Saturation, Brightness, and Opacity, see "Slid-
ers and Text Values" on page 59.
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Note
Outlines (like drop shadows) increase object display time. For example, when you
add an outline to a text object, it takes longer to display that object. Likewise, if you
add both a drop shadow and outline to a text object, it takes still longer to display
the object. You can use the pre-rendering option (see "Pre-Rendering Pages" on
page 108) to speed up page playback.
1
Select the object or objects you want to outline, if not already selected.
2
Click the Outline option on the MAIN MENU to display the OUTLINE menu, or enter
Ctrl+F4.
OUTLINE Menu
SATURATION
BRIGHTNESS
3
Select the Outline On/Off option to make the object's outline visible. Deselect the option
to make the outline invisible.
4
Set the Hue, Saturation, and Brightness values for the object's outline color. Use the slider
knobs for approximate settings—use the text boxes for precise color values.
When you want to assure that two or more objects have exactly the same outline color,
enter the same values in the Hue, Saturation, and Brightness text boxes for each object.
5
Set the object's outline Opacity. Use the slider knob for approximate settings—use the
text boxes for precise values.
Here again, when you want to assure that two or more objects have exactly the same
outline opacity, enter the same values in the Opacity text box for each object.
6
Enter a value in the Outline Width text box to specify the width (or, weight) of the out-
line.
Note
Outline Width also applies to underlined text. That is, if you underline a string of
text then outline the text, the underline has the same width as the text outline.
Outline On/Off
OUTLINE
HUE
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0
100
OPACITY
Working with Objects
Outline Preview
Outline Width
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