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  1. #1
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    Default 3D Button using the Extrude Tool

    Hi All.

    This is pretty easy to do, even if you are relatively new to Xara.
    Well, if I can do it, anyone can!

    Basically:
    Draw a circle and give it a circular fill
    Draw a few reflections
    Group it all together
    Use the 'Extrude Tool'
    Then, it's almost 'hey presto' !!!

    Try using different Bevel types and different light settings and angles to design your own.

    So, let's see your examples - let's see what you can come up with?!

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    Default Re: 3D Button using the Extrude Tool

    Very neat Rik. Here is mine. It isn't as good as yours, but I tried.

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    Default Re: 3D Button using the Extrude Tool

    Me thinks Rik has been practicing.

    Looks very convincing.

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    Default Re: 3D Button using the Extrude Tool

    looks very good Rik, and the little tutorial is great too, thanks for posting it. I have an idea for one but I'll have to wait til later, yesterday was a holiday here, and today I have to cram two days work into one!
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    Default Re: 3D Button using the Extrude Tool

    Ok here is my idea Rik's extruded button tutorial plus Black Panthers glowing text tutorial and a little inspiration from mother nature!

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    Default Re: 3D Button using the Extrude Tool

    Here's my Mystery Button.
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    Default Re: 3D Button using the Extrude Tool

    I see that John had a similar idea to mine.
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    Default Re: 3D Button using the Extrude Tool

    Quote Originally Posted by Soquili View Post
    I see that John had a similar idea to mine.
    Hehe, people always wanna push a button it when it says not to!!!

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    Default Re: 3D Button using the Extrude Tool

    Exactly what I was thinking, John.
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    Default Re: 3D Button using the Extrude Tool

    I made a few changes to my image

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