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CFImage Effects Library for ColdFusion 8
I have been very busy today launching the CFImage Effects Component for ColdFusion 8.
The product includes five handy effects:
- Reflection Effect
- Drop Shadow Effect
- Rounded Corners Effect
- Gradient Rectangle Fill
- Plastic Effect
Examples
The following example simply uses the Reflection Effect
This next example I attempted to draw the CF8 logo using CF8. It makes use of the Gradient Rectangle Filler, the Drop Shadow Effect and also ColdFusion 8's built-in ImageDrawText function.

Next I am using several of the effects (Rounded Corners, Gradient, and Reflection) to create a plastic button:

Check out the CFImage Effects homepage for more info.
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You really should have examples of all of the effects this component is capable of. The ones you have look great though.
by the way, your presentation on security at CFUnited was quite good. Thanks for it.
Perhaps a future update could include a rounded drop shadow option. I may also include the ability to specify which corners have the drop shadow.
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