You can also rotate an extruded object in two dimensions, like other vector objects, using the Rotate or Freeform commands in the Effects menu. The object can’t be in extrusion edit mode to use these com- mands. When you use the Rotate and Freeform commands, Canvas does not reapply lighting effects as with three-dimensional rotation. In other words, the light source appears to move with the object, instead of remaining in the same place as the object rotates. Changing the shape of extruded objects When an extruded object is not in edit mode, you can resize and reshape it like other two-dimensional vector objects. You can •   drag a handle on the bounding box to resize the object •   place the object in freeform mode to skew the object •   use the Scale or Object Info commands to resize the object •   apply the Envelope effect to warp and distort the object In addition to these two-dimensional editing functions, extruded objects have unique, three-dimensional properties. When an object is in extrusion edit mode, you can make it thicker, wider, or taller, and Canvas redraws the object to account for lighting changes. Changing the color of extruded objects When you extrude a vector object, Canvas uses combinations of a solid-color fill ink, shades of gray, and the light-source color to create a three-dimensional appearance. After you extrude an object, you can apply solid color fill inks and change the color of the light source in the Extrude palette. When you change colors, Canvas redraws the object to show the interaction of the new colors with the object’s shape and shading. Handle Editing extruded objects When you drag a handle, Canvas extrudes the object outward, along the corresponding axis. In oth- er words, dragging a han- dle to the right extrudes the object to the right and the left simultaneously. Extrusion symbol when pointer in on an extrusion handle Rotation symbol when pointer in not on an extrusion handle
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