Been messing around with this program for a few weeks and have the basics down but have a question on creating 3-D effects. If I create a button (rectangular) and "buttonize" it, I like the look. My question....how do you create this look for a circular button?? If I create a circular button and then "buttonize" it, a transparent rectangular button (the full pixel size) is created around the circular button. I'm looking for a "glass" effect for a circular button, how can I do it??

You need to mask out the circle before applying the filter.

I'm sorry but I'm not following you, what do you mean by "mask out"?? does it have to do with layers....

I've been using PSP for over ten years now, I found one of the best plugins out there for making 3D buttons, text, or just about anything is called Super Blade Pro by Flaming Pear www.flamingpear.com

You can use it as a trial for 21 days (I think) to see how you like it with full functionality. You do need to use it on selections for it to work. If you select a shape on a transparent background using the selection tool, then click "float selection", and then apply the plugin, you will get the best results.

Opps, you're using Corel Paint Shop Pro Photo... sorry, I thought you were talking about Corel Photo-Paint.

You will have to try the filter from Flaming Pear or might I suggest EyeCandy 4000's Bevel filters.

Thanks for the replys, I'll give these things a try this weekend when I have some time for head-scratching and beer drinking