Use this menu option to paint on the active bitmap layer using the primary and secondary colours. You can use the Paint tool to modify any image on a bitmap layer you have created or imported into ArtCAM.
Note: The
Paint
button on the
Design Tools toolbar is a shortcut for this menu option. The availability of this button and toolbar is license dependent
button on the
Design Tools toolbar is a shortcut for this menu option. The availability of this button and toolbar is license dependent
To use the Paint tool:
- In the Project Tree, select the bitmap layer on which you want to paint.
- Select the colour you want to use.
- Select
Bitmap > Paint or click
. The
Tool Settings: Paint Tool panel is displayed.
- To change the shape of the brush used for painting, click the Change Brush Shape icon beside the slider. You can switch between a round
and a square
tip.
- Click and drag the slider to specify the size of the brush.
Note: If you are working in the 3D view, ensure that Display Bitmap
in the
3D View toolbar is toggled on.
- Move the cursor
over the area in which you want to paint, and then drag the cursor to paint in the primary colour.
Tip: To paint in the secondary colour, press and hold down the Shift key when you drag the cursor.