• | To modify a shape’s outline attributes |
• | To set shape fill attributes |
• | To set shape flatness |
The Flatness slider controls how many straight lines the program uses to approximate a curve when printing. PostScript output devices create curved lines by linking a series of short, straight lines that progress in angle. The smaller the flatness setting, the greater the number of straight lines, and the more accurate the curve.
You can also change the default shape attributes. For more information, see Setting preferences for drawing shapes. In addition, you can paint a shape after the shape has been committed to a pixel-based image layer. For information, see Converting shapes to image layers.
To modify a shape’s outline attributes |
1 | Choose the Shape Selection tool from the toolbox, and click a shape. |
You can select multiple shapes by holding down Shift while clicking the shapes. |
2 | Right-click the shape and choose Set Shape Attributes. |
3 | In the Shape Attributes dialog box, perform an action from the following table: |
Enable the Stroke check box.
|
|
Disable the Stroke check box.
|
|
In the Stroke area, double-click the color chip and choose a color from the Color dialog box.
|
|
In the Stroke area, move the Opacity slider.
|
|
In the Stroke area, move the Width slider.
|
|
In the Stroke area, click one of the following Endcap buttons: Projecting , Round , or Butt .
|
|
In the Stroke area, click one of the following Miter buttons: Miter , Round , or Bevel .
|
|
Move the Miter Limit slider.
|
To set shape fill attributes |
1 | Choose the Shape Selection tool from the toolbox, and click a shape. |
You can select multiple shapes by holding down Shift while clicking the shapes. |
2 | Right-click the shape and choose Set Shape Attributes. |
3 | In the Shape Attributes dialog box, perform an action from the following table: |
Enable the Fill check box.
|
|
Disable the Fill check box.
|
|
In the Fill area, double-click the color chip and choose a color from the Color dialog box.
|
|
Click the Fill Overlaps button.
|
|
Click the Don’t Fill Overlaps button. Multiple overlaps alternate between filled and not filled.
|
|
In the Fill area, move the Opacity slider.
|
You can also fill a shape by choosing Edit Fill command or the Paint Bucket tool . Because these methods apply pixel data to the region, Corel Painter first converts the shape to a pixel-based layer. For more information, see Applying a color as a fill. After you commit the shape, you cannot re-access the shape-specific controls.
To set shape flatness |
1 | Choose the Shape Selection tool from the toolbox, and click a shape. |
You can select multiple shapes by holding down Shift while clicking the shapes. |
2 | Right-click the shape and choose Set Shape Attributes. |
3 | In the Shape Attributes dialog box, adjust the Flatness slider. |
Usually, it is not necessary to change the flatness setting. You may want to change it to adjust for a particular high resolution printer or to avoid a PostScript limitcheck error. Check with your output service to find out if they have a recommended flatness setting.
A change in flatness appears only in your output, not on your screen.
Copyright 2016 Corel Corporation. All rights reserved.