Graphic styles

Is is possible to make a graphic style that includes a 3D effect and a drop shadow? I tried to make one of a rule that was outlined, 3D effect added and a drop shadow applied and all that showed up in the graphic style window was a white box.

Works fine here.
Fully describe the exact steps you are doing.
JET

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