This is our popular program for creating 3D text and shapes. It's ideal for creating anything 3D for website headings, buttons etc. But it can do more, and can also create screensavers.

Use Xara's Extrude tool to make a cube used for reference when making backside planes for your drawn cube. Add transparency, color & shadows for a glass look.

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Download the Xara 3D Maker trial to your Desktop or other downloads folder ; Run the installer file (double-click on it) Follow the on-screen instructions ; We recommend you stop any Registry protection utilities before attempting to install as they can …

Gary’s mom told him to run Xara instead and create virtual 3D cutout characters using the steps in this month’s video. You’ll see how to overlay shapes and then use the Conical gradient fill to make typography that pops off that page.

Jun 29, 2014 · Unless the cube is partially transparent! This month Gary shows you how to use the Extrude tool to make a reference model, how to create backside planes for your own cube, and how to apply transparency and color to make a drawing that looks as though it was created in a modeling program.

Excellent, low-cost way to create 3D text-based graphics for print or the web that's easy to learn and intuitive to use ... a stunning application that can complete a range of tasks in a matter of minutes.

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If you thought “3D” in Xara meant typing some text and angling it, you’ll be happy to be shown you’re wrong this month. Gary takes you the steps to building an entire scene that looks like a diorama, combining arcing 3D text with 2D shapes.

In this final tutorial, we'll create a child's building block with beveled sides. We'll create a cube shape then use the Default Perspective envelope to attach the graphics to the sides to the cube. Select the QuickShapes Tool. From the Number of Sides drop down list, select 6.