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4 To add the shape to any empty part of the menu, drag it to the Menu Editor. If you hover
over the area for a second, the Drop Palette appears, where you can choose to create a
button or drop zone. See Adding Drop Zones to Your Menu for additional information
about drop zones.
5 To apply the shape to an existing button, select the button in the Menu Editor, then do
one of the following:
• Click Apply in the Palette.
• Drag the shape to the button.
When dragged to an empty part of the menu, the shape becomes a button and appears
at its actual size. You can move it and change its size by either dragging it or entering
coordinate and size values in the Advanced tab in the Button Property Inspector.
When applying or dragging the shape to an existing button, the shape’s size changes to
match the existing button’s size.
Assigning a Shape in the Button Inspector
In the Button Inspector, you can select from the same shapes displayed in the Palette.
To assign a shape in the Button Inspector
1 In the Menu Editor, select the button you want to apply the shape to.
2 Click the Style tab in the Button Inspector.
3 Choose a shape group from the Shape pop-up menu, then choose the shape to use.
A thumbnail of the shape appears in the Button Inspector and the shape is applied to
the button.
The shape’s size changes to fit the button’s active area. You can move the button and
change its size by either dragging it or entering coordinate and size values in the Advanced
tab in the Button Inspector. See Managing Shapes for information on the different types
of shapes available and details on how to import your own shapes.
Copying a Button
You can make a copy of a button to use on the same menu.
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