11.2. Add Bevel

11.2.1. Overview

Figure 17.216. Example for the « Add Bevel » filter

Example for the « Add Bevel » filter

Original image, the colored rectangle is selected

Example for the « Add Bevel » filter

« Add Bevel » applied


This filter adds a slight bevel to an image using a bump map (see below). If there is a selection, it is bevelled, otherwise the filter has no effect.

Figure 17.217. Another « Add Bevel » example, with bumpmap

Another « Add Bevel » example, with bumpmap

Original image

Another « Add Bevel » example, with bumpmap

Bumpmap

Another « Add Bevel » example, with bumpmap

Filter applied


11.2.2. Activate the filter

You can find this filter in the image window menu under FiltersDecorAdd Bevel.

11.2.3. Options

Figure 17.218. « Add Bevel » options

« Add Bevel » options

Thickness

You can specify the thickness of the bevel, in pixels. Maximal thickness is 30 pixels.

Work on copy

If checked, the filter creates a new window containing a copy of the image with the filter applied. The original image remains unchanged.

Keep bump layer

When checked, you will keep the generated bumpmap as a new, not visible layer (below the layer dialog):