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51. 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.
    Premium Membership / Ad Removal Upgrade (for iPhone/iPad, Android)
  25. 25.
    Premium Membership / Pro Upgrade (for Windows, Mac)
  26. 26.
    Smart Features and Smart Credits
  27. 27.
    Synchronizing the artworks on your device with Cloud Storage
  28. 28.
    Save the past state of an Artwork as an IPV file
  29. 29.
    Rearrange artworks
  30. 30.
    Artworks Folder Feature
  31. 31.
    Make custom brush
  32. 32.
    Create Original Brush Patterns
  33. 33.
    Installing and Exporting the Custom Brush
  34. 34.
    Release a Custom Brush to the Online Gallery
  35. 35.
    Brush Export and Import
  36. 36.
    Search For Brushes
  37. 37.
    Display images to use as reference
  38. 38.
    Add Color to the Analog Image using Multiply
  39. 39.
    Stabilizer
  40. 40.
    Layer: Clipping is convenient
  41. 41.
    Layer: Changing the color with Alpha Lock
  42. 42.
    Layer: Let's try using Screen Tone
  43. 43.
    Layer: Selection Layer
  44. 44.
    Layer: Save Layer as Transparent PNG command
  45. 45.
    Layer: Naming your layers to manage them
  46. 46.
    Layer: Rasterize
  47. 47.
    Layer: Layer Folders
  48. 48.
    Layer: Move/Transform Layer Folder
  49. 49.
    Layer: Add Layer from Canvas
  50. 50.
    Vector Layer
  51. 51.
    How to edit a brush shape
  52. 52.
    Contents Layer Selection
  53. 53.
    Apply Canvas Papers to your canvas
  54. 54.
    Display Grid on the Canvas
  55. 55.
    Export an Artwork (Save)
  56. 56.
    Export in CMYK (Save)
  57. 57.
    Save canvas as Transparent PNG
  58. 58.
    Make the background transparent with Eraser Bucket
  59. 59.
    Bucket Tool: Surrounding Fill / Surrounding Eraser
  60. 60.
    Putting texture to the floor with Perspective Form
  61. 61.
    Skirt with Mesh Form
  62. 62.
    Entering text with Text tool
  63. 63.
    Creating manga with Frame Divider tool
  64. 64.
    Enlarging the canvas with Canvas Size
  65. 65.
    Cutting off the canvas with Trim
  66. 66.
    Create a Manga Manuscript for Printing
  67. 67.
    Canvas creation with resolution (dpi) specification
  68. 68.
    Changing image resolution with Resize
  69. 69.
    Change canvas Color Mode
  70. 70.
    Output High-Resolution Images with AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  71. 71.
    AI Disturbance
  72. 72.
    Texture with Material tool
  73. 73.
    Cut, Copy, Paste
  74. 74.
    Ruler: Straight Ruler
  75. 75.
    Ruler: Circular Ruler
  76. 76.
    Ruler: Elliptical Ruler
  77. 77.
    Ruler: Radial Ruler
  78. 78.
    Ruler: Mirror Ruler
  79. 79.
    Ruler: Kaleidoscope Ruler
  80. 80.
    Ruler: Array Ruler
  81. 81.
    Ruler: Perspective Array Ruler
  82. 82.
    Shape Tool
  83. 83.
    Drawing Tool: Straight Line
  84. 84.
    Drawing Tool: Rectangle
  85. 85.
    Drawing Tool:Circle
  86. 86.
    Drawing Tool:Ellipse
  87. 87.
    Drawing Tool:Regular Polygon
  88. 88.
    Drawing Tool:Bezier Curve
  89. 89.
    Drawing Tool:Polyline
  90. 90.
    Shape Tool: Rounded Rectangle
  91. 91.
    Shape Tool: Thin Arrow
  92. 92.
    Shape Tool: Speech Bubble
  93. 93.
    Selection Area tool: Color Range
  94. 94.
    Selection Area tool: Expand/Contract Selection Area
  95. 95.
    Special: Liquify Pen
  96. 96.
    Special: Lasso Fill
  97. 97.
    Special: Lasso Eraser
  98. 98.
    Special: Copy Pen
  99. 99.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Brightness & Contrast
  100. 100.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Tone Curve
  101. 101.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Hue Saturation Lightness
  102. 102.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Color Balance
  103. 103.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Extract Line Drawing
  104. 104.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Find Edges (Handwriting)
  105. 105.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Find Edges
  106. 106.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Change Drawing Color
  107. 107.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Mono Color
  108. 108.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Grayscale
  109. 109.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Black & White
  110. 110.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Posterize
  111. 111.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Invert Color
  112. 112.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Gradation Map
  113. 113.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Levels Adjustment
  114. 114.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Replace Color
  115. 115.
    Filter (Blur): Gaussian Blur
  116. 116.
    Filter (Blur): Zooming Blur
  117. 117.
    Filter (Blur): Moving Blur
  118. 118.
    Filter (Blur):Spin Blur
  119. 119.
    Filter (Blur): Lens Blur
  120. 120.
    Filter (Blur): Mosaic
  121. 121.
    Filter (Blur): Unsharp Mask
  122. 122.
    Filter (Blur): Frosted Glass
  123. 123.
    Filter (Style): Stroke (Both)
  124. 124.
    Filter (Style): Stained Glass
  125. 125.
    Filter (Style): Wet Edge
  126. 126.
    Filter (Style): Glow (Inner)
  127. 127.
    Filter (Style): Bevel (Inner)
  128. 128.
    Filter (Style): Bevel (Outer)
  129. 129.
    Filter (Style): Emboss
  130. 130.
    Filter (Style): Relief
  131. 131.
    Filter (Style): Waterdrop (Rounded)
  132. 132.
    Filter (Style): Stroke (Outer)
  133. 133.
    Filter (Style): Glow (Outer)
  134. 134.
    Filter (Style): Satin
  135. 135.
    Filter (Style): Drop Shadow
  136. 136.
    Filter (Style): Extrude
  137. 137.
    Filter (Style): God Rays
  138. 138.
    Filter (Draw): Parallel Gradation
  139. 139.
    Filter (Draw): Concentric Gradation
  140. 140.
    Filter (Draw): Radial Line Gradation
  141. 141.
    Filter (Draw): Radial Line
  142. 142.
    Filter (Draw): Speed Line
  143. 143.
    Filter (Draw): Clouds
  144. 144.
    Filter (Draw): QR Code
  145. 145.
    Filter (Smart): Watercolor Filter
  146. 146.
    Filter (Smart): Background Removal
  147. 147.
    Filter (Artistic): Anime Background
  148. 148.
    Filter (Artistic): Manga Background
  149. 149.
    Filter (Artistic): Chromatic Aberration (Color Shift, RGB Shift)
  150. 150.
    Filter (Artistic): Glitch
  151. 151.
    Filter (Artistic): Noise
  152. 152.
    Filter (Artistic): Retro Game
  153. 153.
    Filter (Artistic): Chrome
  154. 154.
    Filter (Artistic): Bloom
  155. 155.
    Filter (Artistic): Cross Filter
  156. 156.
    Filter (Artistic): Sheer
  157. 157.
    Filter (Pixelate): Pixelate Crystalize
  158. 158.
    Filter (Pixelate): Hexagonal Pixelate
  159. 159.
    Filter (Pixelate): Square Pixelate
  160. 160.
    Filter (Pixelate): Triangular Pixelate
  161. 161.
    Filter (Pixelate): Pointillize
  162. 162.
    Filter (Pixelate): Dots (Hexagonal)
  163. 163.
    Filter (Pixelate): Dots (Square)
  164. 164.
    Filter (Transform): Expansion
  165. 165.
    Filter (Transform): Fisheye Lens
  166. 166.
    Filter (Transform): Sphere Lens
  167. 167.
    Filter (Transform): Wave
  168. 168.
    Filter (Transform): Ripple
  169. 169.
    Filter (Transform): Twirl
  170. 170.
    Filter (Transform): Polar Coordinates
  171. 171.
    Filter (Frame): Table
  172. 172.
    Filter (Frame): Blur Frame
  173. 173.
    Filter (Movie): Rain
  174. 174.
    Adjustment Layer
  175. 175.
    Create an animation
  176. 176.
    Animation Feature: Video Mode
  177. 177.
    Animation Feature: Audio Tracks in Video Mode
  178. 178.
    Manga Function: Let's create a manga manuscript
  179. 179.
    Manga Function: Master the Manga creation tools
  180. 180.
    Manga Function: Make Use of Materials
  181. 181.
    Manga Function: Publishing and Printing your Manga
  182. 182.
    Changing Devices & File Transfers
  183. 183.
    Settings window details
  184. 184.
    Change the Background Color of the Canvas
  185. 185.
    Details of Brush Parameters
  186. 186.
    Bucket tool details
  187. 187.
    Layer Window Details
  188. 188.
    Transform tool details
  189. 189.
    Blend mode details
  190. 190.
    View Menu details
  191. 191.
    How to upload transparent PNG onto X
  192. 192.
    Importing and exporting Photoshop files (PSD)
  193. 193.
    Posting Multiple Pages of Comic to the Online Gallery
  194. 194.
    Gestures, Keyboard shortcuts (iOS,iPadOS,Android versions)
  195. 195.
    Gestures, Keyboard shortcuts (Windows Version)
  196. 196.
    Display a Crosshair Symbol When Hovering the Stylus Pen
  197. 197.
    Set Up Palm Rejection
  198. 198.
    Use a Promo Code
  199. 199.
    About ibisAccount: Creating an Account
  200. 200.
    About ibisAccount: Log In
  201. 201.
    About ibisAccount: Delete Your Account