Corel Painter Help | Preparing selections for transformations

Preparing selections for transformations

To convert a pixel-based selection to a path-based selection

To set the reference point for a transformation

Before you can apply transformations to a path-based selection, you have to add nodes along the path. Before you apply transformations to a pixel-based selection, you have to convert it to a path-based selection. Both of these options are accessible from the property bar.

It’s important to note that when converting a pixel-based selection, the modified selection is reduced to only two levels of protection: the inside or the outside of the selection is protected. For more information, see Choosing the protected area of a selection.

To prepare a selection for a transformation, you can set the reference point around which the transformation is performed. The reference point is located at the center of the selection by default.

You can also apply transformation simultaneously across multiple layers. For more information, see Transforming layers.

To add nodes to a path-based selection

1 Create a path-based selection.

2 Choose the Selection Adjuster tool

from the toolbox.

3 In the Transform section on the property bar, click the Transform button

Corel Painter adds nodes along the path of the selection. You can now scale the selection by using the nodes directly, or use the Transform tool

for other transformations.

To convert a pixel-based selection to a path-based selection

1 Create a pixel-based selection.

For more information, see Creating pixel-based selections.

2 Choose Select

Convert to Path and Transform.

Corel Painter generates paths from the outlines of the pixel-based selection. You can now use the Transform tool

for transformations.

To set the reference point for a transformation

1 Choose the Transform tool

from the toolbox.

If the Transform tool is not displayed in the toolbox, click and hold the Layer Adjuster tool

to open the flyout, and then choose the Transform tool

2 Point to the center of the selection’s bounding box.

3 Drag the Reference Point to new location on the canvas.

You can place the Reference Point outside the selection.

You can reset the Reference Point to its default location by clicking the Reset Reference Point button on the property bar or choosing the Edit Transform Reset Reference Point.