Re: Q: draw a rectangle with 3-D feel

From: Chris Fischer <cfischer_at_nando.net>
Date: 1996/04/08
Message-ID: <4kc3jd$76j_at_castle.nando.net>#1/1


Monique M Morris <mmorris_at_usc.edu> wrote:

>If you are trying to use the rectangle tool in Forms 4.5, you must
>draw your rectangle, then set the OUTLINE color to be any color (for
>example black). Then FORMAT BEVEL - choose one. The BACKGROUND color
>may also be set to your choice. You may also need to ARRANGE -SEND
>TO BACK so that the rectangle is not hiding boiler-plate text.
 

>For some reason, if you do not set an OUTLINE color, the bevel never
>appears (at least this is how it works for me ;) ).

I beleive you also need to ensure that the line has a size of 2 points for bevels to work correctly.

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Received on Mon Apr 08 1996 - 00:00:00 CEST

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