12.2. Add Bevel

12.2.1. Overview

17.259. ábra - 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

Filter 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.

17.260. ábra - 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


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If the image is in grayscale mode or indexed mode, this menu entry is disabled.

12.2.2. Activating the Filter

This filter is found in the main menu under Filters → Decor → Add Bevel….

12.2.3. Options

17.261. ábra - „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:

Layers Dialog with „Keep bump layer” enabled