Erase Brush

Reference

Mode:

Draw Mode

Brush:

Asset Shelf ‣ Erase

The Erase brush erases already drawn strokes.

Brush Settings

Radius

The radius of the brush in pixels.

F allows you to change the brush size interactively by dragging the pointer or by typing a number then confirm.

(Size Pressure)

Adjusts the radius based on the stylus pressure when using a Graphics Tablet.

Strength

Control how much will affect the eraser has on the stroke transparency (alpha).

You can change the brush strength interactively by pressing Shift-F in the 3D Viewport and then moving the pointer and then LMB. You can also enter the size numerically.

(Strength Pressure)

Adjusts the strength based on the stylus pressure when using a Graphics Tablet.

Mode

Determines how the erase tool behaves.

Dissolve:

To simulate a raster type eraser, this eraser type affects the strength and thickness of the strokes before actually delete a point.

Point:

Delete one point at a time.

Stroke:

Delete an entire stroke.

Cursor

The cursor can be disabled by toggling the checkbox in the Cursor pop-over menu.

Usage

Selecting a Brush

In the Tool Settings select the brush to use with the tool. The Erase tool uses Erase Brush types (soft, point and stroke).

Dissolve Erasing

  • Select an erase brush of type Soft/Hard.

  • Adjust brush settings.

  • Click and hold LMB or use the Pen tip to delete strokes on the viewport.

../../../../_images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_soft-01.png

Original drawing.

../../../../_images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_soft-02.png

The eraser affect the transparency of the strokes.

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Final result.

Point Erasing

  • Select an erase brush of type Point.

  • Adjust brush settings.

  • Click and hold LMB or use the Pen tip to delete strokes on the viewport.

../../../../_images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_point-01.png

Original drawing.

../../../../_images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_point-02.png

The eraser delete one point at a time.

../../../../_images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_point-03.png

Final result.

Stroke Erasing

  • Select an erase brush of type Stroke.

  • Adjust brush settings.

  • Click and hold LMB or use the Pen tip to delete strokes on the viewport.

../../../../_images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_stroke-01.png

Original drawing.

../../../../_images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_stroke-02.png

The eraser delete one stroke at a time.

../../../../_images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_stroke-03.png

Final result.