Corel Painter Help | Angle controls

Quick links to procedures on this page:

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To set brush shape

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To apply an expression to the brush angle

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To set elliptical brush dab angle

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To set brush dab angle range

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To set angle variation using jitter

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To set brush angle increment

Angle controls

The Angle controls let you change the shape of a brush. Some Angle controls work in conjunction with Expression settings. For more information, see Expression settings.

The Squeeze setting lets you control the shape of the brush dab. Squeezing a brush changes it from round to elliptical. You use the Squeeze controls with Circular and Captured dab types.

Brushstrokes with Squeeze set to 100% (left) and 25% (right)

This brushstroke created with Pen brush uses the Squeeze control to produce a calligraphy effect.

The Angle slider controls the angle of an elliptical brush dab and the length of the ellipse. It is significant only for dabs with Squeeze settings under 100%. You can use Angle controls with Circular and Captured dab types.

Brushstrokes with Angle set to 90° (top) and 45° (bottom)

The Angle Jitter control lets you introduce variation to the angle of the brushstrokes, which enhances their responsiveness and natural appearance.

Felt Marker brushstrokes without Angle Jitter (left) and with Angle Jitter (right)

For dab-based brushes, the Ang Range setting lets you specify a range of dab angles that may appear in a brushstroke. To take advantage of this feature, you must use the Expression settings to base the angle on some factor, such as stroke direction or bearing. For more information, see Expression settings.

Brushstrokes with Ang Range set to 0° (left) and 180° (right)

For dab-based brushes, the Ang Step slider controls the increment of change for brushes with an Ang Range setting greater than 0°. For example, setting the Ang Step to 5° produces a brush dab every 5° within the current Ang Range setting.

Brushstrokes with Ang Step set to 0° (left) and 90° (right)

To set brush shape

Choose Window

Brush Control Panels

Angle.

Move the Squeeze slider to the left to make the brush dab more elliptical. Move it to the right to make it rounder.

You can also change the brush shape dynamically onscreen. For more information, see To set brush attributes onscreen.

To apply an expression to the brush angle

Choose Window

Brush Control Panels

Angle.

Choose an option from the Expression list box.

If you want to switch the main and additional colors, click the Invert button

If you chose Direction from the Expression list box, move the Direction slider until the desired angle is achieved.

To set elliptical brush dab angle

Choose Window

Brush Control Panels

Angle.

Move the Angle slider to the right to rotate the dab counterclockwise. Move the slider to the left to rotate the brush clockwise.

To set brush dab angle range

Choose Window

Brush Control Panels

Angle.

Move the Ang Range slider to the right to increase the range of angles that can appear in a dab. Move the slider to the left to reduce the range of angles that can appear in a stroke.

Setting this slider to 360° allows for any angle in your stroke.

To set angle variation using jitter

Choose Window

Brush Control Panels

Angle.

Move the Angle Jitter slider.

To set brush angle increment

Choose Window

Brush Control Panels

Angle.

Move the Ang Step slider to the right to produce fewer angles between dabs. Move it to the left to create more angles between dabs.

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