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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.
    Premium Membership / Ad Removal Upgrade (for iPhone/iPad, Android)
  25. 25.
    Premium Membership / Pro Upgrade (for Windows, Mac)
  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.
    Export an Artwork (Save)
  55. 55.
    Export in CMYK (Save)
  56. 56.
    Save canvas as Transparent PNG
  57. 57.
    Make the background transparent with Eraser Bucket
  58. 58.
    Bucket Tool: Surrounding Fill / Surrounding Eraser
  59. 59.
    Putting texture to the floor with Perspective Form
  60. 60.
    Skirt with Mesh Form
  61. 61.
    Entering text with Text tool
  62. 62.
    Creating manga with Frame Divider tool
  63. 63.
    Enlarging the canvas with Canvas Size
  64. 64.
    Cutting off the canvas with Trim
  65. 65.
    Create a Manga Manuscript for Printing
  66. 66.
    Canvas creation with resolution (dpi) specification
  67. 67.
    Changing image resolution with Resize
  68. 68.
    Change canvas Color Mode
  69. 69.
    Output High-Resolution Images with AI (Artificial Intelligence)
  70. 70.
    AI Disturbance
  71. 71.
    Texture with Material tool
  72. 72.
    Cut, Copy, Paste
  73. 73.
    Ruler: Straight Ruler
  74. 74.
    Ruler: Circular Ruler
  75. 75.
    Ruler: Elliptical Ruler
  76. 76.
    Ruler: Radial Ruler
  77. 77.
    Ruler: Mirror Ruler
  78. 78.
    Ruler: Kaleidoscope Ruler
  79. 79.
    Ruler: Array Ruler
  80. 80.
    Ruler: Perspective Array Ruler
  81. 81.
    Drawing Tool: Straight Line
  82. 82.
    Drawing Tool: Rectangle
  83. 83.
    Drawing Tool:Circle
  84. 84.
    Drawing Tool:Ellipse
  85. 85.
    Drawing Tool:Regular Polygon
  86. 86.
    Drawing Tool:Bezier Curve
  87. 87.
    Drawing Tool:Polyline
  88. 88.
    Drawing Tool:Fill
  89. 89.
    Selection Area tool: Color Range
  90. 90.
    Selection Area tool: Expand/Contract Selection Area
  91. 91.
    Special: Liquify Pen
  92. 92.
    Special: Lasso Fill
  93. 93.
    Special: Lasso Eraser
  94. 94.
    Special: Copy Pen
  95. 95.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Brightness & Contrast
  96. 96.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Tone Curve
  97. 97.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Hue Saturation Lightness
  98. 98.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Color Balance
  99. 99.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Extract Line Drawing
  100. 100.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Find Edges (Handwriting)
  101. 101.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Find Edges
  102. 102.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Change Drawing Color
  103. 103.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Mono Color
  104. 104.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Grayscale
  105. 105.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Black & White
  106. 106.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Posterize
  107. 107.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Invert Color
  108. 108.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Gradation Map
  109. 109.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Levels Adjustment
  110. 110.
    Filter (Adjust Color): Replace Color
  111. 111.
    Filter (Blur): Gaussian Blur
  112. 112.
    Filter (Blur): Zooming Blur
  113. 113.
    Filter (Blur): Moving Blur
  114. 114.
    Filter (Blur):Spin Blur
  115. 115.
    Filter (Blur): Lens Blur
  116. 116.
    Filter (Blur): Mosaic
  117. 117.
    Filter (Blur): Unsharp Mask
  118. 118.
    Filter (Blur): Frosted Glass
  119. 119.
    Filter (Style): Stroke (Both)
  120. 120.
    Filter (Style): Stained Glass
  121. 121.
    Filter (Style): Wet Edge
  122. 122.
    Filter (Style): Glow (Inner)
  123. 123.
    Filter (Style): Bevel (Inner)
  124. 124.
    Filter (Style): Bevel (Outer)
  125. 125.
    Filter (Style): Emboss
  126. 126.
    Filter (Style): Relief
  127. 127.
    Filter (Style): Waterdrop (Rounded)
  128. 128.
    Filter (Style): Stroke (Outer)
  129. 129.
    Filter (Style): Glow (Outer)
  130. 130.
    Filter (Style): Satin
  131. 131.
    Filter (Style): Drop Shadow
  132. 132.
    Filter (Style): Extrude
  133. 133.
    Filter (Style): God Rays
  134. 134.
    Filter (Draw): Parallel Gradation
  135. 135.
    Filter (Draw): Concentric Gradation
  136. 136.
    Filter (Draw): Radial Line Gradation
  137. 137.
    Filter (Draw): Radial Line
  138. 138.
    Filter (Draw): Speed Line
  139. 139.
    Filter (Draw): Clouds
  140. 140.
    Filter (Draw): QR Code
  141. 141.
    Filter (AI): Watercolor Filter
  142. 142.
    Filter (AI): Background Removal
  143. 143.
    Filter (Artistic): Anime Background
  144. 144.
    Filter (Artistic): Manga Background
  145. 145.
    Filter (Artistic): Chromatic Aberration (Color Shift, RGB Shift)
  146. 146.
    Filter (Artistic): Glitch
  147. 147.
    Filter (Artistic): Noise
  148. 148.
    Filter (Artistic): Retro Game
  149. 149.
    Filter (Artistic): Chrome
  150. 150.
    Filter (Artistic): Bloom
  151. 151.
    Filter (Artistic): Cross Filter
  152. 152.
    Filter (Artistic): Sheer
  153. 153.
    Filter (Pixelate): Pixelate Crystalize
  154. 154.
    Filter (Pixelate): Hexagonal Pixelate
  155. 155.
    Filter (Pixelate): Square Pixelate
  156. 156.
    Filter (Pixelate): Triangular Pixelate
  157. 157.
    Filter (Pixelate): Pointillize
  158. 158.
    Filter (Pixelate): Dots (Hexagonal)
  159. 159.
    Filter (Pixelate): Dots (Square)
  160. 160.
    Filter (Transform): Expansion
  161. 161.
    Filter (Transform): Fisheye Lens
  162. 162.
    Filter (Transform): Sphere Lens
  163. 163.
    Filter (Transform): Wave
  164. 164.
    Filter (Transform): Ripple
  165. 165.
    Filter (Transform): Twirl
  166. 166.
    Filter (Transform): Polar Coordinates
  167. 167.
    Filter (Frame): Table
  168. 168.
    Filter (Frame): Blur Frame
  169. 169.
    Filter (Movie): Rain
  170. 170.
    Adjustment Layer
  171. 171.
    Create an animation
  172. 172.
    Manga Function: Let's create a manga manuscript
  173. 173.
    Manga Function: Master the Manga creation tools
  174. 174.
    Manga Function: Make Use of Materials
  175. 175.
    Manga Function: Publishing and Printing your Manga
  176. 176.
    Changing Devices & File Transfers
  177. 177.
    Settings window details
  178. 178.
    Change the Background Color of the Canvas
  179. 179.
    Details of Brush Parameters
  180. 180.
    Bucket tool details
  181. 181.
    Layer Window Details
  182. 182.
    Transform tool details
  183. 183.
    Blend mode details
  184. 184.
    View Menu details
  185. 185.
    How to upload transparent PNG onto X
  186. 186.
    Importing and exporting Photoshop files (PSD)
  187. 187.
    Posting Multiple Pages of Comic to the Online Gallery
  188. 188.
    Gestures, Keyboard shortcuts (iOS,iPadOS,Android versions)
  189. 189.
    Gestures, Keyboard shortcuts (Windows Version)
  190. 190.
    Display a Crosshair Symbol When Hovering the Stylus Pen
  191. 191.
    Set Up Palm Rejection
  192. 192.
    Use a Promo Code
  193. 193.
    Delete Account