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# 3D Effects

Specifies the properties of 3D object(s) in the current document.

To access this command...

On the Drawing bar, click

3D Effects

## Geometry

Adjusts the shape of the selected 3D object. You can only modify the shape of a 3D object that was created by converting a 2D object. To convert a 2D object to 3D, select the object, right-click, and then choose Convert - To 3D, or Convert - To 3D Rotation Object.

## Shading

Sets the shading and shadow options for the selected 3D object.

## Illumination

Define the light source for the selected 3D object.

## Textures

Sets the properties of the surface texture for the selected 3D object. This feature is only available after you apply a surface texture to the selected object. To quickly apply a surface texture, open the Gallery, hold down Shift+CommandCtrl, and then drag an image onto the selected 3D object.

## Material

Changes the coloring of the selected 3D object.