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172 ULEAD PHOTOIMPACT USER GUIDE
3D
Determines the appearance of depth, and the extent of the border of a 3D text
object. Lighting effects can also be determined. See
Split Text
Text objects can be split by characters, lines, words, or styles. Even when text
objects are split, each segment retains its properties as a text object.
Options
Access various galleries directly from this tab, including the Shadow dialog box.
Disable object pick mode while drawing lets you create new text wherever
you click your mouse, even if you happen to click on another text object. If this
option is disabled, then
Anti-aliasing controls the smoothness or sharpness of your text. Choose from
three anti-aliasing levels.
Notes:
• Select Keep original text in the Split Text tab to preserve a copy of the
original text block.
• Applying the 3D Pipe effect to a multicolored text block will change the color
attributes of the whole block.
Applying text effects
Once you've added and positioned the text on your image, the next step is to give
it that extra spark of life to make it really stand out.
Below are some of the custom effects that you can create and apply to your text.
• Create custom color, gradients or texture fills, and give text a 3D look or add
shadows to it.
• Twist your text into any shape you want by switching to Horizontal or
Vertical Deform mode.
• Add unique effects to the surface of a text object by using the Material
dialog box.
• Bend text objects or wrap your text on any path shape.
"Light"
for details.
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