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Important: Like the other drawing tool HUDs, the Paint Stroke Tool HUD is available only
after the Paint Stroke tool is selected and before you create your stroke in the Canvas.
The Paint Stroke Tool HUD allows you to determine the properties derived from the
pressure and speed of the stylus before the stroke is drawn.
2 Define a paint stroke style in the HUD:
a Choose an option from the Shape Style preset pop-up menu.
b Modify the Brush Color and Width settings.
If a preset is not used, a basic solid stroke is created. You can still apply a preset to the
stroke using the Inspector. Presets do not override the width or color of the stroke set
in the HUD.
Note: The Pen Pressure and Pen Speed parameters become available depending upon
the chosen style. These parameters are not available with a solid brush type.
3 If you want to create a stroke that is drawn over time, select the Write On checkbox.
When a paint stroke is created with the Write On checkbox selected, a Write On behavior
is applied to the stroke. As with any other behavior, you can modify its parameters in the
HUD or Inspector. For more information on using the Write On behavior, see Write On.
4 Draw your stroke in the Canvas, then press S or Esc to activate the Select/Transform tool.
The Paint Stroke Tool HUD is replaced with the Shape HUD, which contains basic
parameters identical to all other shape HUDs. Consequently, after a stroke is drawn, you
must use the Inspector to modify parameters unique to the paint stroke and its dabs.
The lower portion of the Paint Stroke Tool HUD contains a sketch area that allows you to
preview a paint stroke effect.
To preview the paint stroke in the Paint Stroke Tool HUD
1 Select the Paint Stroke tool in the toolbar.
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