When you edit the settings for an effect, Canvas displays a border on the selection, the same as the selection border that appears in images. Modifying an object’s effects You can use the SpriteEffects palette to modify a selected object’s effects. You can add, remove, and duplicate effects, and change the settings for the effects applied to the object. Adding effects 1 Select an object to apply effects to. You can select an object that has no effects, one that has effects, or a lens. 2 In the SpriteEffects palette, click the New button ( ) or choose New Effect in the palette’s menu. 3 A dialog box appears. Select an effect command from the pop- up menu and click OK. 4 If there are no options for the command, Canvas applies the effect. If there are options for the command, a dialog box appears. Configure the options and click OK to apply the effect. Each effect that you apply appears in the Effects list at the top of the SpriteEffects palette. Changing effects settings To change the settings for an effect, double-click the effect name in the Effects list in the SpriteEffects palette. Or, select the effect name and choose Edit Effect Settings in the palette’s menu. Then, use the dialog box to adjust the settings for the effect and click OK to apply the current settings. Some filter and adjustment commands (including include Blur, Desaturate, Invert, and Sharpen) do not have editable settings, so choosing Edit Effect Settings or double-clicking the effect does noth- ing. Duplicating or removing effects You can use the SpriteEffects palette to duplicate or remove effects that have been applied to a selected object. Removing an effect deletes it from the Effects list. If you just want to temporarily hide an effect, click the eye symbol in the Effects list. 1 Select the object whose effects you want to edit.
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