drop shadows! they're a thing now.

Fixes #306, #264

docs/conf.py

@@ -55,9 +55,9 @@ author = u'Andy Meneely'
 # built documents.
 #
 # The short X.Y version.
-version = u'v0.16'
+version = u'v0.17'
 # The full version, including alpha/beta/rc tags.
-release = u'v0.16.1'
+release = u'v0.17.0'
 
 # The language for content autogenerated by Sphinx. Refer to documentation
 # for a list of supported languages.

docs/dsl/save_png.rst

@@ -41,7 +41,59 @@ trim_radius
 
   the rounded rectangle radius around the card to trim before saving.
 
+shadow_radius
+  default: ``nil``
+
+  adds a drop shadow behind the card just before rendering, when non-nil. Does nothing when set to nil.
+
+  `Drop Shadows`. A larger radius extends the blur's reach. A radius of ``0`` will enable the feature but not do any blurring (which can still look good!).
+  The final image will have a new width of: ``w + shadow_offset_x + (3 * shadow_radius) - (2 * shadow_trim) - (2 * trim)``, and similar for height.
+  The image will be painted at ``shadow_radius, shadow_radius`` in the new image.
+  This drop shadow happens before rendering and does not alter the original card graphic.
+  At this stage, the feature will just draw a rectangle and blur from there. So if your card has transparency (other than from ``trim_radius``), from, say, a circular chit, then this won't work. We're working on a better implementation.
+  See [blur algorithm](https://github.com/rcairo/rcairo/blob/master/lib/cairo/context/blur.rb) for details on blur implementation. Recommended range: 3-10 pixels. Supports :doc:`/units`.
+
+shadow_offset_x
+  default: ``3``
+
+  the horizontal distance that the drop shadow will be shifted beneath the final image.
+  Ignored when ``shadow_radius`` is ``nil``. See ``shadow_radius`` above for drop shadow details.
+  Supports :doc:`/units`.
+
+shadow_offset_y
+  default: ``3``
+
+  Ignored when `shadow_radius` is ``nil``. See ``shadow_radius`` above for drop shadow details.
+  Supports :doc:`/units`.
+
+shadow_trim
+  default: ``0``
+
+  the space around the edge of the output image trimmed when a drop shadow is drawn.
+  A negative number here would enlarge the margin on the right and bottom only.
+  Ignored when `shadow_radius` is ``nil``. See ``shadow_radius`` above for drop shadow details.
+  Supports :doc:`/units`.
+
+shadow_color
+  default: ``:black``
+
+  the color or gradient of the drop shadow. See :doc:`/colors`.
+
+  `Note about gradients:` while gradients are technically supported here, Squib will do the blurring for you. But, using a gradient here does give you enormous control over the softness of the shadow. See example below of doing a custom gradient for customizing your look.
+
+
 .. include:: /args/range.rst
 
 Examples
 --------
+
+This sample `lives here <https://github.com/andymeneely/squib/tree/master/samples/shadows>`_.
+
+.. literalinclude:: ../../samples/shadows/_shadow.rb
+  :language: ruby
+  :linenos:
+
+.. raw:: html
+
+  <img src="../saves/with_shadow_00_expected.png" class="figure">
+  <img src="../saves/with_shadow_test_00_expected.png" class="figure">