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Shadow

A shadow can be used for displaying a symbol or a label.

Style

Choose the Shadow Style between Drop Shadow or Perspective Shadow.

  • Drop shadow - the shadow corresponding to the label if we consider the sun position as being above the object, the result is a shadow displayed under the object.

  • Perspective shadow - the shadow corresponding to the label if we consider the sun as being in front of the object, the result is a shadow displayed perpendicular to the object.

Drop Direction

The shadow dropping direction, which determines the relative position of the shadow in respect to the label.

Drop Distance

The distance between the label and the shadow in meters, mm on paper or points on screen.

A small distance
A large distance

Perspective Light Angle

The angle of light incidence, which determines the position of the shadow.

Perspective Length

The length of the shadow perspective, set by adjusting the slider.

A small distance
A large distance

Blur

The fading of the shadow, set by adjusting the slider.

Blur = 0 , no fading: Blur = 5 , maximal fading:
 
Last modified:: 2023/01/09 12:48