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NOTE: Any time you import or create a bitmap image, a copy of that image is automatically placed in the Bitmap Gallery. Even if you delete the bitmap from the page. If the bitmap is used in the drawing and saved with the document, it will remain in the Bitmap Gallery. Now that the lighter version of the paper fill is in the Bitmap Gallery, it can be applied to the envelope shape. Select the envelope rectangle then open the Bitmap Gallery (F11 ). Select the new bitmap and press Fill. TIP: You can also drag the bitmap image from the Bitmap Gallery and drop it onto an object or group of objects. New Feature in Xtreme: One of the hottest new features in Xara Xtreme is the Live Effects Tool. Live effects are Photoshop compatible plug-in filters, plus a few other effects such as feathering and shadows, that can be applied to bitmaps and vector objects, and in the case of the newer plug-ins, edited or deleted. There is also a cool new feature called 3D Bump Map which we will explore later on.
One of the plug-in effects included with Xara Xtreme is called Alien Skin, Xenofex 2 > Crumple and will give the envelope a slightly crumpled/used look. Select the envelope rectangle then select the Live Effects Tool (Ctrl F5). Click the New button on the top left side of the Infobar and from the drop down list, select Alien Skin Xenofex 2 Demo > Crumple. (It is my understanding that many of the effects listed as demo will be enabled when you receive the CD disc version). In the dialog that appears, make all the changes highlighted above in yellow. You can also experiment with the various settings which is the best way to see what all of these adjustments do. The effect we want is for the paper to have a subtle, slightly crumpled appearance. If you are not happy with how the effect looks, you can press the Random Seed button on the bottom of the dialog and audition various combinations of effects will be previewed until you find the right one. NOTE: The Crumple effect is what is known as a "scripted effect" and you can go back and edit the effect at any time by selecting the Live Effects Tool, then pressing Edit on the Infobar. The effect can also be removed or locked to prevent any accidental modifications.
Select the envelope with the Bevel Tool (Ctrl F3). Drag any of the red arrows a small amount towards the center to apply an Inner Bevel. From the drop down list of Bevel Types, select Rounded . Select Size from the Slider Type drop down list and make the size of the bevel 6pix. Save your drawing and take a short break.
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