>This is another idea. I don't use shape object, but here is what I did (this create a "real" shadow):
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>- make a rectangular bitmap, 24x8 pixel for the bottom shadow and 8x24 for the right shadow. Use the light grey color (i.e. rgb = 192, 192, 192)
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>- create the mask for the bitmap (monochrome) with white color
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>- Use image object and use that bitmap, resize the object to adjust the shadow size (width / height).
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>If you want to try this, do not create a large bitmap. it will slow down the display
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Herman..

Dawa's post was closest of my needs.. Thanks anyway..

Claudio