Line Tool¶
Reference
- Mode:
Draw Mode
- Tool:
The Line tool create straight lines using any of the Draw type brushes.
Tool Settings¶
You can configure the brush main settings exposed on the Tool Settings for convenience. For the draw brushes configuration and settings see: Draw Brush.
- Subdivisions
The number of stroke points between each stroke edge.
- Thickness Profile
Use a curve widget to define the stroke thickness from the start (left) to end (right) of the stroke.
- Use Curve
When enabled, the stroke use a curve profile to control the thickness along the line.
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Brush Asset¶
Picks the brush asset used by the tool.
See Brush Asset for more information.
See Draw Brushes for a detailed list of all draw brushes and their options.
Brush Settings¶
Parameters to control to look of the stroke.
See Draw Brushes for details.
Color¶
Settings to determine the color of strokes.
See Color
Usage¶
Selecting a Brush and Material¶
In the Tool Settings select the brush, material and color type to use with the tool. The Line tool uses Draw Brush types. See Brush Settings for more information.
Creating Lines¶
Click (LMB or the Pen tip) and drag the start point.
Release on the desired end point.
After releasing you can move the start and end point by clicking and dragging on the yellow manipulators.
Then confirm (Return/MMB) or cancel (Esc/RMB).
While dragging you can use Shift to snapping the line to horizontal, vertical or 45° angle or use Alt to create the line from a center point.
NumpadPlus and NumpadMinus or using the mouse Wheel will increase or decrease the amount of points in the final line.
Extruding¶
Before confirming you can use E to extrude the end point of the line to generate multiple connected lines.
