Hi Guys,
I'm looking for a way to control DropShadow (DS) effects on the TabControl and TabItems in Blend 3.
I want a DS effect on the selected TabItem and TabControl and then a different DS effect on the unselected TabItems.
There is an image here to show what I mean: http://www.funkadeelia.com/imageHosting/TabControl_example.jpg
Basically there is a DS with a depth of 5 on the selected TabItem & TabControl and a DS with a depth of 0 on the unselected TabItems.
The problem I'm having is controlling the DS effect between the selected TabItem & TabControl. Due to the layering of the items i'm having trouble hiding the DS effect at the bottom of the selected TabItem.
There is an image here to show what I mean: www.funkadeelia.com/imageHosting/TabControl_example2.jpg (Can only use 1 link as I'm a new user - sorry)
Does anyone have any ideas on how to get a smooth DS effect running around the selected TabItem & TabControl whilst having the unselected TabItems behind? I tried a clipping mask but didn't have much luck...
any help is very much appreciated,
Cheers,
Steve.