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Perfect layers rulers1/7/2024 ![]() ![]() Now that we’ve had a look at the Sub Tool Details, let’s see what each Special Ruler can do. When unchecked, creating a ruler will add a new ruler layer at the bottom of the stack of layers. When this option is turned on, your ruler will be created on the current active layer. For very precise angles, use the Step of Angle checkbox and set the angle you want the ellipse to snap to.įinally, we have the Create at Editing Layer checkbox. After you click to set your shape, you will then be able to drag to adjust the angle of the ellipse to tilt it. This is most useful when creating ovals instead of perfect circles. The Adjust Angle After Fixed checkbox is also used only for the Concentric Circle option. These controls are perfect for when you need very precise shapes. If you need an ellipse that is twice as long as it is wide, however, you can also set it up that way. For instance, having the Width and Height both at the same aspect ratio will produce a perfect circle every time. This option allows you to create circles or ellipses with specific aspect ratios. Keep Aspect Ratio is used only with the Concentric Circle Ruler. ![]() This allows you to easily adjust your ruler on the fly as you create it, so I always leave this option on personally. This option allows you to add and delete control points as you click to create your curves. When using one of the Curve options in Special Ruler, the “Add/Delete control points while drawing” checkbox will become active. You can learn more about these creation options in my previous article of this series about the Curve Ruler! a zig zag! The middle option is for Spline curve creation, and the third is for Quadratic Bezier creation. The first icon creates straight lines that are connected with sharp corners - i.e. The Curve options control how curves in the various curve special rulers (like Parallel Curve, Multiple Curve, and Radial Curve). We’ll talk more about each of these options in the following sections. The Special Ruler dropdown menu controls what kind of special ruler we will be creating. Let’s go down the list and talk about each option and what it’s used for. The option will now show in the Tool Property window, making it accessible without the extra step of having to open the Sub Tool Details! To add any option, click on the empty box to the left to turn on the eye icon. The ones with the eye icon are the options that are showing in the Tool Property already. But in the meantime, let’s click on the little wrench icon in the lower right corner of the Tool Property window to open the Sub Tool Detail options, shown below.īefore we talk about each option, did you know that you can include any option from the Sub Tool Detail window in the Tool Property window? To the left of each option is a small box that is either blue with an eye icon in it, or empty and gray. We’re going to talk about each of these special rulers individually in the coming sections. These can be selected from the Special Ruler dropdown menu that is shown with the red arrow in the image above this paragraph. The Special Ruler subtool is like a pinata - there’s goodies inside of it! Instead of one type of ruler, the Special Ruler contains 7 different types of rulers we can make, each with their own use. Then click on the Special Ruler heading in the Sub Tool window. To get to the Special Ruler subtool, click on the Ruler tool shown by the blue arrow in the screenshot below. In this article we will cover the following topics:īecause the Special Ruler subtool has so many different ways we can use it, we’re going to discuss the settings for the subtool in general in this section and then talk about the different types of rulers we can make in the following sections. ![]() ![]() In the previous installments we covered the Linear Ruler, Curve Ruler, Figure Ruler, and Ruler Pen tools. Covering all the ruler tools in one tutorial would result in a huge amount of text, so I’m going to break this up into parts! This is Part Four of the How To Use Ruler Tools series. And I still think that the built-in ruler tools are one of the coolest features in CSP. When I first learned about this software, it was the Perspective Ruler tool that made me realize how awesome it was and influenced my decision to start using it. I write weekly posts on and on CSP Tips, so be sure to come back every week to learn more Clip Studio Tips and Tricks from me! Many of you probably know my name from those books, in fact. I was a beta-tester on the Manga Studio 5 program and for Clip Studio Paint, and I have written three books and several video courses about the program. Hello! My name is Liz Staley and I’m a long-time user of Clip Studio Paint (I started using the program back when it was known as Manga Studio 4!). ![]()
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