Changing transparency type

Xara LX has several different transparency types, which control how colors in underlying objects appear. You can change between these types at any time. Mix is the most commonly used. The other types are usually used as filters to modify the colors of underlying objects.

How to change transparency type

1. Select the object (see Selecting objects).

2. Choose the Transparency Tool.

3. Choose from the drop-down list on the Transparency Tool Infobar.

List of transparency types

Normal blends the object color with the color of underlying objects or the background. Other types give different effects such as darkening underlying objects or color shifts. These are commonly used as filters or overlays.

Mix

Stained Glass

Bleach

Contrast

Saturation

Darken

Lighten

Brightness

Luminosity

Hue

Tip

See Changing transparency for information on changing other features of transparency

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Related Topics

Transparency overview

Transparency Tool