Re: Photoshop 4.0.1 - nav graphics

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

 Date:  Sun, 30 Jul 2000 18:06:22 -0400
 To:  hwg-graphics(at)hwg.org
 References:  pavilion8630
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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:)


Kevin John Dail

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