Re: Photoshop 4.0.1 - nav graphics

by Kevin Dail <kddm(at)worldnet.att.net>

 Date:  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 21:37:11 -0400
 To:  hwg-graphics(at)hwg.org
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>>My problem is that our web site requires more effective site
navigation
>>graphics. At the moment, all I have is plain text on a transparent
>>background.  What I want is a 3D button effect.
>>
>>I have found out how to add a border to a simple image - but that
creates a
>>solid colour which gradually becomes lighter as it 'flows' towards
the
>>graphic's center. A 'true' 3D would highlight two adjacent 'edges'
while
>>'darkening' the opposite two.
>>

Look in your Filters menu. One of the filters included is called
Emboss. It will give the effect you are looking for though it's not
great. If you can afford them I would suggest getting some plugins
such as KPT or PhotoTools or upgrading to PS 5.5. HTH:)


Best Regards,

Kevin John Dail
Art Director, Web Illuminators Inc.,
Web Design, Graphics and Business Solutions
kdail(at)webilluminators.com
http://www.webilluminators.com
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