Shadow in Xara

[SueB]

Can I make a shadow like this has at the bottom of the picture I supplied in Xara Web Designer?
If so, what are you suggestions to duplicate it? Thanks, Sue

[Acorn]

Create a thin long black box.
Use the Mould Tool (Floor Perspective) to shape a trapezium (or draw one).
Feather the shape.

Acorn

[SueB]

Acorn, thanks. Got the thin long black box..well, a line. Then used the tool and drew the trapezium shape. But what I get is nothing where I draw the trapezium and only that line. Can you give me more specific instructions on how the mold tool works? Or is there somewhere where I can read more about using it? I did try the help.

Thanks...excellent suggestion..once I learn how to use the tool!

Added comment: Found a tutorial and managed to get it done! Yeah, thanks Acorn!

Sue

[Acorn]

Acorn, thanks. Got the thin long black box..well, a line. Then used the tool and drew the trapezium shape. But what I get is nothing where I draw the trapezium and only that line. Can you give me more specific instructions on how the mold tool works? Or is there somewhere where I can read more about using it? I did try the help.
Thanks...excellent suggestion..once I learn how to use the tool!
Added comment: Found a tutorial and managed to get it done! Yeah, thanks Acorn!
Sue

Sue, here is my example: Shady Trapezy.xar

Acorn

[SueB]

Acorn, yours is WAY better than what I did! And perfect! Just amazing!
Thanks thanks thanks! Great visual because now I can go play with it and see where I didn't quite get it like yours!
Sue

Sue, here is my example: Shady Trapezy.xar

Acorn

[Acorn]

Acorn, yours is WAY better than what I did! And perfect! Just amazing!
Thanks thanks thanks! Great visual because now I can go play with it and see where I didn't quite get it like yours!
Sue

Welcome,
Acorn

[Jonopen]

Sue, here is my example: Shady Trapezy.xar

Acorn

The elliptical fade is a nice finishing touch. You also reminded me of the usefulness of using soft groups with text. Thanks

[Acorn]

The elliptical fade is a nice finishing touch. You also reminded me of the usefulness of using soft groups with text. Thanks

More than welcome.

Acorn