User Guide

CHAPTER 15
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Using Vector Paint (PB only)
Specifying a Brush type
Vector paint includes three Brush types: Paint, Air, and Square. These define the shapes
and performance of both the paintbrush tool and the eraser tool. Of the three, the Air
brush type is unique because you cannot set a Feather setting for this type.
To change brush types:
Do one of the following:
• In the Vector Paint toolbar, select the Paint ( ), Air ( ), or Square ( ) button.
• In the Effect Controls window, click the current Brush type setting (Paint, Air, or
Square) repeatedly to cycle through the three brushes until the brush you want is selected.
With increased Feather and reduced Opacity settings, Paint brushstrokes may resemble
Air brushstrokes. However, when you paint a single stroke that crosses itself, the two brush
types produce different results. Air brushstrokes build up opacity as the stroke crosses
itself. Paint brushstrokes don’t build up opacity within the same stroke, whether it crosses
itself or not. To increase opacity with Paint brushstrokes, create multiple strokes over the
area (like multiple coats of paint).
Note: Each Brush Type is also available for the eraser tool. When the eraser tool is selected in
the Paint Toolbar, the name appears with a -E after it in the Effect Controls window. Also, if
a tablet is installed and the stylus has eraser support, Vector Paint automatically switches to
eraser mode when you use the stylus eraser.
Selecting Brush Settings options in Effect Controls
The Effect Controls window organizes settings for Vector Paint, beginning with Brush
Settings for painting. Use this window to specify:
• Brush shape and quality.
• Paint color and opacity.
• Stylus settings for a Wacom or Creation Station tablet. For more information, see
“Configuring a stylus for Vector Paint” on page 440.
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