Recursive Clone

Use the Recursive Clone brush to paint the contents of the result image to another position on the result.

Unlike the Clone tool, when brush strokes created while using the Recursive Clone tool are used as a reference when the tool is applied elsewhere, the updated image data will be used.

To use the Recursive Clone brush:

1. From the Paint Mode box, select Rec Clone (Ctrl+3).
2. Set the brush size according to the size of the area you want to clone.
3. To select the area you want to clone, press Ctrl and click the canvas.

   When you click the canvas, the red cursor (defining the cloned area) is anchored and a green cursor appears.

4. Position the green cursor over the destination area and single-click the canvas.

   The green and red cursors are now locked into positions relative to each other and move in tandem.

5. Paint on the image.

   The image contained within the red circle brush is copied to the region defined by the green circle.

Useful Paint settings:

• X: Sets the x-axis offset of the cloned area.
• Y: Sets the y-axis offset of the cloned area.
• Because of the way the Recursive Clone brush works, this brush is not affected by Opacity or blend modes.

Tip: You can preview the result of the recursive clone using the Overlay option. See Previewing a Reveal or Clone Using a Reference Image.

To paint a source onto the canvas, use the Reveal tool. See Reveal .