Drop shadows can be applied to any graphical object in Top/Plan view, including symbols, walls, text, plug-in objects, and sheet layer viewports. The way shadows are cast varies depending on the type of object.
Object |
Shadow Behavior |
Sheet layer viewport with no fill |
All objects floating on the background cast shadows, including viewport annotations. If you want drop shadows on annotations, but you do not want to apply drop shadows to the entire viewport, edit the viewport and apply drop shadows to annotations directly. |
Sheet layer viewport with fill |
The edge of the viewport casts a shadow, as do any annotations that fall beyond the edge |
Grouped objects |
Each object in the group casts a shadow |
Symbol |
2D objects in the symbol cast a single shadow; to create more shadows, edit the 2D component of the symbol, and apply drop shadows to the individual components |
Plants and massing models |
Plants and massing models have built-in shadow features; if Display Shadow in Plan View is enabled in the Object Info palette for these objects, an applied drop shadow produces two shadows in plan view |
You can apply drop shadows to most objects from the Attributes palette. For styled walls, slabs, roofs, and roof faces, enable drop shadows in the attribute settings for the style that is applied to the object.
To add a drop shadow to an object:
Select the object and click the Drop Shadow button on the Attributes palette.
Click the settings button to the right of the button to open the Drop Shadow dialog box.
► Click to show/hide the parameters.
If desired, click Preview to view the results of the drop shadow settings.
Click OK to apply the settings.
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