User Guide
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CHAPTER 8. TOOLS 59
Preview The Preview checkbox toggles the use of a dynamic update of the active layer
or selection. If this option is turned on, any changes made to the Brightness or
Contrast sliders will be seen immediately.
8.7 Bucket Fill
8.7.1 Overview
The Bucket Fill tool is used to fill areas of a layer or selection with either color or
a pattern.
8.7.2 Bucket Fill Tool Options
Bucket Fill Settings
Opacity The Opacity slider sets the transparency level for the fill. A higher opacity set-
ting results in a more opaque fill and a lower setting results in a more transparent
fill.
Mode The Mode dropdown list provides a selection of paint application modes. A list
of these modes can be found in theglossary.
Sample Merged This option toggles the sampling from all layers. If Sample Merged
is active, fills can be made on a lower layer, while the color information used for
threshold checking is located further up. Simply select the lower level and ensure
that a layer above is visible for color weighting.
Threshold The Threshold slider sets the level at which color weights are measured
for fill boundaries. A higher setting will fill more of a multi colored image and
conversely, a lower setting will fill less area.
Fill Type • FG Color Fill: This sets the fill color to the currently selected foreground
color.
• BG Color Fill: This sets the fill color to the currently selected background
color.
• Pattern Fill: This option sets the fill color to the currently selected pattern.
See also: Pattern Selection.
Additional Information
Default Keyboard Shortcut:
Shift
B
Key modifiers:
•
Ctrl toggles the use of BG Color Fill or FG Color Fill on the fly.