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7 6 G R A P H I C S P R O A U G U S T 2 0 2 2 G R A P H I C S - P R O. C O M S I G N A G E & P R I N T I N G T H E D I G I T A L E Y E Fig. 5: The Cap option denotes how the extrusion is applied, either as a solid or as a hollow extrusion. extrusion is applied to all edges of the paths. e cap option denotes how the extrusion is applied, either as a solid or as a hol- low extrusion. (Fig. 5) BEVEL e bevel controls provide any of 11 bevel options to the edges of the object. (Fig. 6) When a bevel is applied, its width can be adjusted, however be careful here. If the bevel exceeds the boundaries of the path, then the edges may intersect producing undesirable results. REVOLVE e dialog boxes for all three 3 D options, Rotate, Extrude, and Bevel and Revolve are similar. Revolve is the most advanced pro- viding the ability to create height, width, and depth effects to an "in-the-round" object. 3D Revolve, when used properly, can be quite useful in creating realistic in-the-round objects for signage, large-format prints, or any other application. Furthermore, when saved in the appropriate format, the object can be 3D printed. DIGITAL LATHE I like to think of this feature as a digital lathe. e concept starts by creating a profile of the object as an open or closed path. 3 D Revolve wraps the object around its center axis. (Fig. 7) e direction around the axis can be selected either left or right which produces quite different results. (Fig. 8) Be aware that if the object has a stroke applied, the rotation will take on the color of the stroke. MULTIPLE OBJECTS If a rotation is applied to multiple revolved objects, they swivel around their individual axes. To assure they share the same axis, group the objects together first (Object > Group). When revolved and rotated, the grouped objects share the topmost object's axis assuring they remain in alignment. (Fig. 9) Fig. 6: The Bevel controls provide any of 11 bevel options to the edges of the object.