Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Review answers
1
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The Mixer Brush mixes the color of the paintbrush with colors on the can-
vas.
2
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You can load a mixer brush by sampling a color, either by using the Eyed-
ropper tool or keyboard shortcuts (Alt-click or Option-click). Or, you can
choose Load Brush from the pop-up menu in the options bar to load the
brush with the foreground color.
3
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To clean a brush, choose Clean Brush from the pop-up menu in the op-
tions bar.
4
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To display brush presets by name, open the Brush Presets panel, and then
choose Large List (or Small List) from the Brush Presets panel menu.
5
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The Live Tip Brush Preview shows you the direction the brush strokes are
moving. It's available if OpenGL is enabled. To hide or show the Live Tip
Brush Preview, click the Toggle The Live Tip Brush Preview icon at the
bottom of the Brush panel or the Brush Presets panel.
6
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An erodible tip erodes, changing thickness, as you paint or draw. It's sim-
ilar to the way a pencil or pastel tip changes shape as it erodes.
