Dynamic Brush
A Dynamic Brush can be created to allow you to draw using patterns created from your artwork. Create a new Dynamic Brush to copy a pattern you have drawn to reproduce it quickly. You can create dynamic brushed using either a single pattern or a multiple one that will automatically switch through the patterns as you draw.
To create a new dynamic brush:
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In the Tools toolbar, select a drawing tool. |
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In the Drawing or Camera view, draw the pattern you want to use as your Dynamic Brush stamp. |
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In the Tools toolbar, click the Select tool and select the parts of the drawing you want to repeat. |
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In the Tools toolbar, select the Brush tool. |
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In the Tool Properties view, click the Add Dynamic Brush button to add your selection as a new dynamic brush preset. |
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Click the Rename Brush Style button. |
The Rename Pencil dialog box opens.
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Type in a name for the new dynamic brush and click OK. |
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In the Camera or Drawing view, start drawing with your dynamic brush to quickly repeat a pattern. |
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To adjust the scale of your pattern to make it bigger or smaller as you stamp it, you can change the Scale value in the Tool Properties view. |
To create a dynamic brush with multiple drawings:
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In the Timeline view, click the Add Drawing Layers button to create as many layers as patterns you want in your dynamic brush. It is recommended to rename your layers. |
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In the Camera view, draw your individual pattern on a separated layer. |
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In the Tools toolbar, select the Select tool. |
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In the Camera view, select all the drawings you want to add to your new dynamic brush. |
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In the Tools toolbar, select the Brush tool. |
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Click the Add Dynamic Brush button to add your selection as a new Dynamic Brush preset. |
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Click the Rename Brush Style button. |
The Rename Pencil dialog box opens.
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Type in a name for the new dynamic brush and click OK. |
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In the Camera or Drawing view, start drawing with your dynamic brush to quickly repeat a pattern. When you use this brush, you will cycle through the drawings. |
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