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50. How to edit a brush shape

Basic editing

Use the Brush tool on a vector layer to create a brush shape. Brush shapes can be re-edited in terms of brushes used, line shapes, and colors.
The following buttons will appear once you select a shape you wish to modify on a vector layer. These can be used for basic editing. You can also display windows and menus for more advanced editing.

①Drag to zoom in or out on a shape.
②Rotate the shape to any angle.
③Display a window for editing shape attributes.
④Display the vector command menu.

How to change the style of a line

Lines drawn on a vector layer can be modified later to change the type of pen, thickness, and color of the line.

Select ②[ Vector ] from the ①[ Tool Selection Window ].
Choose the line you want to edit, then tap on the ③[ Edit Button ].

Adjust the color, pen type, and line thickness to your liking.
Once you're done adjusting, apply it by tapping on ④[ ✔︎ ] to finish.
You can easily change the atmosphere of the illustration without redrawing the lines.

Brush shape Simplify Vertices feature

The Simplify Vertices feature reduces the number of vertices in a brush shape and converts it into a simpler line. Simplify makes it easier to perform the edits described in the following sections as well as smooth out unwanted wobbliness in curves.

How to use the Simplify Vertices feature

The example illustrates how to reduce the number of vertices while maintaining the form of the shape to the extent possible.

With the vector layer with your drawing selected, open the ①[ Tool Selection Window ] and select ②[ Vector Tool ].

Tap ③[ Select ] and ④[ drag ] to select the area you wish to modify.
Tap the ⑤[ ︙button ] to display the vector command menu.
Select ⑥[ Simplify ] from the menu.

⑦[ Vertices ] will appear once the brush shape simplifier is activated.
The ⑧[ Strength ] slider adjusts the number of vertices. The more the slider is moved to the right, the fewer the number of vertices.
The ⑨[ Angle Threshold ] slider specifies the degree of the angle to be maintained. The higher the value of the angle threshold, the easier it is to maintain the shape of the original line. If the points you want to keep angular become rounded, move the ⑨[ Angle Threshold ] slider to the right.
Use the ⑩[ Show Points ] to toggle the visibility of the vertices.

By adjusting the slider, we can reduce the number of vertices while preserving the form of the shape.

How to edit the vertices of a brush shape

Select ②[ Vector ] from the ①[ Tool Selection Window ].
Choose the line you want to edit, then select ④[ Edit Vertices ] from the ③[ ︙ button ].

Drag the ⑤[ vertices ] to shape the line as desired.
Once adjustments are done, tap on ⑥[ ✔︎ ].

You have adjusted the line after drawing it.

If you want to delete vertices, you can do so using the following method:

Select ⑧[ Edit Vertices ] from the Vector Command menu. Open it by tapping ⑦[ ︙ button ].
Select the ⑨[ vertices ] you want to delete. The selected vertices will turn blue.

You can select multiple vertices by dragging them diagonally.

Select ⑪[ Delete Selected Vertices ] via the ⑩[ ︙ button ].
The vertices have been deleted.

The number of vertices will be fewer if you draw quickly and more if you draw slowly.

Brush shape handle edit feature

The handle edit feature of brush shapes allows you to adjust the orientation of a line at specific vertices in the brush shape. It is easier to edit handles after reducing the number of vertices by using the [shape simplification] function described above.

How to use the handle edit feature

The example illustrates how to adjust the curves of a line drawing depicting wrinkles in clothing.

Open the ①[ Tool Selection Window ] and select ②[ Vector Tool ].
Tap ③[ Select ] and ④[ drag ] to select the area you wish to modify.

Tap the ⑤[ ︙button ] and select ⑥[ Edit Vertices ].
The brush shape’s vertices will be displayed once you have switched to Edit Vertices mode.
Now, press and hold the vertex for which you want to adjust the orientation of the line to select handle mode.
We will select ⑦[ Smooth ] for this example.

The orientation of the curve can be modified by moving the ⑧[ handle ].

Three types of handle modes

There are three types of different handle modes. Use them in accordance with your applications.

[ Smooth ]
The two handles extending from the vertex are always aligned and extend and retract in tandem.
Ideal for creating smooth curves.
[ Normal ]
The two handles are always aligned, but their lengths can be adjusted individually.
Ideal for fine-tuning shapes while maintaining the smoothness of curves.
[ Angle ]
The two handles can be moved independently of one another. Can also be used to create acute angles, making it ideal for creating zig-zagging curves.

Chapter

  1. 01.
    Introduction
  2. 02.
    Start Creating an Artwork
  3. 03.
    Toolbar and Tool Selection
  4. 04.
    Do Your Draft Sketch by Hand
  5. 05.
    About Layers
  6. 06.
    Let's Trace
  7. 07.
    Undo and Eraser
  8. 08.
    Fine Tuning Using the Lasso tool
  9. 09.
    Check by Reflecting Horizontally
  10. 10.
    Select Colors in the Color window
  11. 11.
    Use Color Fill for the Undercoat
  12. 12.
    Turn Clipping On
  13. 13.
    Making a Gradation (Shading)
  14. 14.
    Select a color from the canvas or layer
  15. 15.
    Set the Time before Quick Eyedropper Starts
  16. 16.
    Create Highlights and Shadows
  17. 17.
    Paste a Texture
  18. 18.
    Let's Merge Layers
  19. 19.
    Sign Your Artwork
  20. 20.
    View Your Artwork
  21. 21.
    Post Your Artwork
  22. 22.
    Share Your Artwork
  23. 23.
    Open your ibisPaint data in Clip Studio Paint
  24. 24.
    Prime Membership / Remove Ads Add-on (iOS,iPadOS,Android versions)
  25. 25.
    Prime Membership / Pro Add-on (Windows Version)
  26. 26.
    Synchronizing the artworks on your device with Cloud Storage
  27. 27.
    Save the past state of an Artwork as an IPV file
  28. 28.
    Rearrange artworks
  29. 29.
    Artworks Folder Feature
  30. 30.
    Make custom brush
  31. 31.
    Create Original Brush Patterns
  32. 32.
    Installing and Exporting the Custom Brush
  33. 33.
    Release a Custom Brush to the Online Gallery
  34. 34.
    Brush Export and Import
  35. 35.
    Search For Brushes
  36. 36.
    Display images to use as reference
  37. 37.
    Add Color to the Analog Image using Multiply
  38. 38.
    Stabilizer
  39. 39.
    Layer: Clipping is convenient
  40. 40.
    Layer: Changing the color with Alpha Lock
  41. 41.
    Layer: Let's try using Screen Tone
  42. 42.
    Layer: Selection Layer
  43. 43.
    Layer: Save Layer as Transparent PNG command
  44. 44.
    Layer: Naming your layers to manage them
  45. 45.
    Layer: Rasterize
  46. 46.
    Layer: Layer Folders
  47. 47.
    Layer: Folder Move/Transform
  48. 48.
    Layer: Add Layer from Canvas
  49. 49.
    Vector Layer
  50. 50.
    How to edit a brush shape
  51. 51.
    Contents Layer Selection
  52. 52.
    Apply Canvas Papers to your canvas
  53. 53.
    Display Grid on the Canvas
  54. 54.
    Save canvas as Transparent PNG
  55. 55.
    Make the background transparent with Eraser Bucket
  56. 56.
    Bucket Tool: Surrounding Fill / Surrounding Eraser
  57. 57.
    Putting texture to the floor with Perspective Form
  58. 58.
    Skirt with Mesh Form
  59. 59.
    Entering text with Text tool
  60. 60.
    Creating manga with Frame Divider tool
  61. 61.
    Enlarging the canvas with Canvas Size
  62. 62.
    Cutting off the canvas with Trim
  63. 63.
    Create a Manga Manuscript for Printing
  64. 64.
    Canvas creation with resolution (dpi) specification
  65. 65.
    Changing image resolution with Resize
  66. 66.
    Change canvas Color Mode
  67. 67.
    Output High-Resolution Images with AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  68. 68.
    AI Disturbance
  69. 69.
    Texture with Material tool
  70. 70.
    Cut, Copy, Paste
  71. 71.
    Ruler: Straight Ruler
  72. 72.
    Ruler: Circular Ruler
  73. 73.
    Ruler: Elliptical Ruler
  74. 74.
    Ruler: Radial Ruler
  75. 75.
    Ruler: Mirror Ruler
  76. 76.
    Ruler: Kaleidoscope Ruler
  77. 77.
    Ruler: Array Ruler
  78. 78.
    Ruler: Perspective Array Ruler
  79. 79.
    Drawing Tool: Straight Line
  80. 80.
    Drawing Tool: Rectangle
  81. 81.
    Drawing Tool:Circle
  82. 82.
    Drawing Tool:Ellipse
  83. 83.
    Drawing Tool:Regular Polygon
  84. 84.
    Drawing Tool:Bezier Curve
  85. 85.
    Drawing Tool:Polyline
  86. 86.
    Drawing Tool:Fill
  87. 87.
    Selection Area tool: Color Range
  88. 88.
    Selection Area tool: Expand/Contract Selection Area
  89. 89.
    Special: Liquify Pen
  90. 90.
    Special: Lasso Fill
  91. 91.
    Special: Lasso Eraser
  92. 92.
    Special: Copy Pen
  93. 93.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Brightness & Contrast
  94. 94.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Tone Curve
  95. 95.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Hue Saturation Lightness
  96. 96.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Color Balance
  97. 97.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Extract Line Drawing
  98. 98.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Find Edges (Handwriting)
  99. 99.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Find Edges
  100. 100.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Change Drawing Color
  101. 101.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Mono Color
  102. 102.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Grayscale
  103. 103.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Black & White
  104. 104.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Posterize
  105. 105.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Invert Color
  106. 106.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Gradation Map
  107. 107.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Levels Adjustment
  108. 108.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Replace Color
  109. 109.
    Filter (Blur): Gaussian Blur
  110. 110.
    Filter (Blur): Zooming Blur
  111. 111.
    Filter (Blur): Moving Blur
  112. 112.
    Filter (Blur):Spin Blur
  113. 113.
    Filter (Blur): Lens Blur
  114. 114.
    Filter (Blur): Mosaic
  115. 115.
    Filter (Blur): Unsharp Mask
  116. 116.
    Filter (Blur): Frosted Glass
  117. 117.
    Filter (Style): Stroke (Both)
  118. 118.
    Filter (Style): Stained Glass
  119. 119.
    Filter (Style): Wet Edge
  120. 120.
    Filter (Style): Glow (Inner)
  121. 121.
    Filter (Style): Bevel (Inner)
  122. 122.
    Filter (Style): Bevel (Outer)
  123. 123.
    Filter (Style): Emboss
  124. 124.
    Filter (Style): Relief
  125. 125.
    Filter (Style): Waterdrop (Rounded)
  126. 126.
    Filter (Style): Stroke (Outer)
  127. 127.
    Filter (Style): Glow (Outer)
  128. 128.
    Filter (Style): Satin
  129. 129.
    Filter (Style): Drop Shadow
  130. 130.
    Filter (Style): Extrude
  131. 131.
    Filter (Style): God Rays
  132. 132.
    Filter (Draw): Parallel Gradation
  133. 133.
    Filter (Draw): Concentric Gradation
  134. 134.
    Filter (Draw): Radial Line Gradation
  135. 135.
    Filter (Draw): Radial Line
  136. 136.
    Filter (Draw): Speed Line
  137. 137.
    Filter (Draw): Clouds
  138. 138.
    Filter (Draw): QR Code
  139. 139.
    Filter (AI): Watercolor Filter
  140. 140.
    Filter (AI): Auto Paint
  141. 141.
    Filter (AI): Background Removal
  142. 142.
    Filter (Artistic): Anime Background
  143. 143.
    Filter (Artistic): Manga Background
  144. 144.
    Filter (Artistic): Chromatic Aberration (Color Shift, RGB Shift)
  145. 145.
    Filter (Artistic): Glitch
  146. 146.
    Filter (Artistic): Noise
  147. 147.
    Filter (Artistic): Retro Game
  148. 148.
    Filter (Artistic): Chrome
  149. 149.
    Filter (Artistic): Bloom
  150. 150.
    Filter (Artistic): Cross Filter
  151. 151.
    Filter (Artistic): Sheer
  152. 152.
    Filter (Pixelate): Pixelate Crystalize
  153. 153.
    Filter (Pixelate): Hexagonal Pixelate
  154. 154.
    Filter (Pixelate): Square Pixelate
  155. 155.
    Filter (Pixelate): Triangular Pixelate
  156. 156.
    Filter (Pixelate): Pointillize
  157. 157.
    Filter (Pixelate): Dots (Hexagonal)
  158. 158.
    Filter (Pixelate): Dots (Square)
  159. 159.
    Filter (Transform): Expansion
  160. 160.
    Filter (Transform): Fisheye Lens
  161. 161.
    Filter (Transform): Sphere Lens
  162. 162.
    Filter (Transform): Wave
  163. 163.
    Filter (Transform): Ripple
  164. 164.
    Filter (Transform): Twirl
  165. 165.
    Filter (Transform): Polar Coordinates
  166. 166.
    Filter (Frame): Table
  167. 167.
    Filter (Frame): Blur Frame
  168. 168.
    Filter (Movie): Rain
  169. 169.
    Adjustment Layer
  170. 170.
    Create an animation
  171. 171.
    Manga Function: Let's create a manga manuscript
  172. 172.
    Manga Function: Master the Manga creation tools
  173. 173.
    Manga Function: Make Use of Materials
  174. 174.
    Manga Function: Publishing and Printing your Manga
  175. 175.
    Switching devices / transferring data (with Dropbox)
  176. 176.
    Switching devices / transferring data (with SD card on Android)
  177. 177.
    Switching devices / transferring data (with PC on iOS)
  178. 178.
    Model change / Transfer (Backup settings)
  179. 179.
    Settings window details
  180. 180.
    Change the Background Color of the Canvas
  181. 181.
    Details of Brush Parameters
  182. 182.
    Bucket tool details
  183. 183.
    Layer Window Details
  184. 184.
    Transform tool details
  185. 185.
    Blend mode details
  186. 186.
    View Menu details
  187. 187.
    How to upload transparent PNG onto X
  188. 188.
    Importing and exporting Photoshop files (PSD)
  189. 189.
    Posting Multiple Pages of Comic to the Online Gallery
  190. 190.
    Gestures, Keyboard shortcuts (iOS,iPadOS,Android versions)
  191. 191.
    Gestures, Keyboard shortcuts (Windows Version)
  192. 192.
    Display a Crosshair Symbol When Hovering the Stylus Pen
  193. 193.
    Set Up Palm Rejection
  194. 194.
    Use a Promo Code
  195. 195.
    Delete Account