Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Figure 5-13. The end of the cursor's “rope,” not the lasso's loop, is the selection-drawing part of
the basic Lasso tool. If this cursor shape bothers you, then press the Caps Lock key to change it to
crosshairs instead.
It's not always easy to make an accurate selection with the Lasso, especially if you're using a
mouse. A graphics tablet (
Graphics Tablets
)
is a big advantage when using this tool, since
tablets let you draw with a pen-shaped stylus. But even if you don't have a graphics tablet,
you can make all of Elements' tools work just fine with your mouse once you get used to
their quirks.
It helps to zoom way in and go very slowly when using the Lasso. Many people use this tool
to quickly select an area that roughly surrounds an object (as in
Figure 5-13
), and then go
back with other Selection tools—like the Selection Brush or the Magnetic Lasso—to clean
things up.
