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To change an existing line, select the line.
To change the default line cap, deselect all lines.
Select the required type from the menu.
Brushes
Brush strokes control the appearance of lines (for example, to apply an air-brush
effect).
Select a brush preset
Select a preset for a stroke shape/pressure profile
Using an existing brush
To use an existing brush type for a line:
1. Click to select an existing brush. Click on the arrow to display a preview
window of the default set of brush designs and previously created custom
brushes (if available) from all open documents.
2. If required, select a stroke shape to change the appearance of the line (and to
also mimic using a pressure-sensitive tablet).
3. Draw the line as required, and it will use your chosen brush and stroke shape.
You can also select an existing line in the document then go through the above
process to change its appearance.
You can also browse different brush types using the
LINE Gallery (on page 95).
Creating a new brush
To create a new brush type:
1. Design your desired brush in Page & Layout Designer then select it.
2. Click CREATE BRUSH.
3. Give your brush an appropriate name.
You can then draw with your new brush straight away. The new brush is listed in the
brushes preview window.