Marblecore Imaging Library Documentation

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EffectInnerGlow method

Creates an inner glow on the image canvas.

Syntax

Boolean EffectInnerGlow(nSize As Number, nColor As Number, nOpacity As Number, bCenter As Boolean, bPrecise As Boolean, nLeft As Number, nTop As Number, nWidth As Number, nHeight As Number)

Return value

Returns true if the function succeeded.

Parameters

ParameterTypeRequiredDescription
nSizeNumberNoOptional parameter which specifies the size of the image border.
nColorNumberNoOptional parameter which specifies the glow color.
nOpacityNumberNoOptional parameter which specifies the end opacity of the glow.
bCenterBooleanNoOptional parameter which specifies the source (center or edge).
bPreciseBooleanNoOptional parameter which enables or disables the precise technique instead of the softer.
nLeftNumberNoOptional parameter which can be used to specify a clipping rectangle. This parameter specifies the left coordinate of the rectangle.
nTopNumberNoOptional parameter which can be used to specify a clipping rectangle. This parameter specifies the top coordinate of the rectangle.
nWidthNumberNoOptional parameter which can be used to specify a clipping rectangle. This parameter specifies the width of the rectangle.
nHeightNumberNoOptional parameter which can be used to specify a clipping rectangle. This parameter specifies the height of the rectangle.

Example

The example below shows the effect of this method and how to use it. You can slide the marker in the before/after picture to see the difference. If you take a look at the example code, assume there is a reference to the Marblecore Imaging object with the name 'MarblecoreImaging'. Transparent parts of the image are displayed using a checkerboard pattern.
 
before
after
 
1 // Load the specified image in memory
2 MarblecoreImaging.LoadFromFile("example-effectinnerglow-before.jpg");
3 
4 // Execute the operation
5 MarblecoreImaging.EffectInnerGlow();
6 
7 // Save the modified image to the specified file
8 MarblecoreImaging.SaveToFile("example-effectinnerglow-after.jpg");

Category

Effects

See also

EffectBorder | EffectButton | EffectColorOverlay | EffectInnerBevel | EffectMask | EffectOuterGlow | EffectShadow | EffectSoftenBorder