Using the grid

To show the virtual grid
To hide the virtual grid
To set grid options
To print gridlines

Corel Painter provides a virtual grid to help you in laying down brushstrokes or creating shapes. You can align and snap image elements to a basic grid. You can set the types, size, line thickness, and color of the grid. You can also print gridlines.

To show the virtual grid

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• Choose Canvas Virtual Grid Show Virtual Grid.
A non-printing grid appears.

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You can also activate the grid from the Navigator panel by clicking the Open Navigator Settings button and choosing Show Grid.

To hide the virtual grid

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• Choose Canvas Virtual Grid Hide Virtual Grid.

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You can also deactivate the virtual grid from the Navigator panel by clicking the Open Navigator Settings button and choosing Hide Virtual Grid.

To set grid options

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1 Choose Canvas Virtual Grid Virtual Grid Options.
2 In the Grid Options dialog box, choose a grid type from the Grid Type list box.
3 Type values in any of the following boxes:
• Horizontal Spacing
• Vertical Spacing
The unit of measure can be in pixels, inches, centimeters, points, picas, columns (2 in. wide), or percent.
4 Click the Grid Color chip to set the color of the gridlines.
5 Click the Background chip to set the grid’s background color.

To print gridlines

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• Choose Effects Esoterica Grid Paper.

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