12.2. Add Bevel

12.2.1. Overview

Рисунок 17.244. Example for the «Add Bevel» filter

Example for the «Add Bevel» filter

Original image, the colored rectangle is selected

Example for the «Add Bevel» filter

«Add Bevel» applied


This filter adds a slight bevel to an image using a bump map (see below). If there is a selection, it is bevelled, otherwise the filter has no effect.

Рисунок 17.245. Another «Add Bevel» example, with bumpmap

Another «Add Bevel» example, with bumpmap

Original image

Another «Add Bevel» example, with bumpmap

Bumpmap

Another «Add Bevel» example, with bumpmap

Filter applied


12.2.2. Activating the Filter

This filter is found in the main menu under FiltersDecorAdd Bevel….

12.2.3. Options

Рисунок 17.246. «Add Bevel» options

«Add Bevel» options

Thickness

You can specify the thickness of the bevel, in pixels. Maximal thickness is 30 pixels.

Work on copy

If checked, the filter creates a new window containing a copy of the image with the filter applied. The original image remains unchanged.

Keep bump layer

When checked, you will keep the generated bumpmap as a new, not visible layer:

Layers Dialog with «Keep bump layer» enabled