Panel Color

You can add color, a blend pattern, or a texture to a panel using the Panel Background button on the Objects toolbar.

To add color to a panel:

1.  Click the Panel Background button on the Objects toolbar and choose Color and Texture. The Color and Texture dialog appears.

2.  When you find the color you want to use, click the color in the Color and Texture dialog, then click OK and the color will be applied to your project panel.

3.  Click one of the Blend Style buttons to select a style of blending. Control the angle of the blend by dragging the Blend Angle rotate dial. Select a Blend Result which most suits your needs on the far right.

To apply a texture using the Color and Texture dialog:

1.  Click the Texture tab in the Color and Texture dialog.

2.  Scroll through the gallery of textures and select the texture you want.

3.  Choose a tint shade from the Tint pop-up menu if you want the texture to be tinted.

4.  When you have found the texture you want to use, click the OK button to apply that texture to your panel and return to the Design Desk, or click the Cancel button.

Refer to one of the following topics for more information:

Color and Texture