To add an outline around a selected area of your image in Clip Studio Paint, you can use the Outline Selection feature. This allows you to quickly create a border around any active selection you have made on your canvas.
Here's how to do it:
Steps to Outline a Selection
- Make a Selection: First, you need to select the area of your image you wish to outline. You can use various selection tools like the Auto Select (Magic Wand), Lasso, Marquee, or even select the contents of a layer.
- Access Outline Selection: Once you have an active selection, go to the menu bar at the top of the Clip Studio Paint window. Select the [Edit] menu.
- Open Dialog Box: From the [Edit] menu, choose [Outline Selection]. This action will bring up the [Outline Selection] dialog box.
- Configure Outline Settings: Inside the [Outline Selection] dialog box, you will find options to customize your outline. Based on the reference:
- Set the border type.
- Define the line width (thickness) of the outline.
- Specify whether you want the border to include the canvas edge (if applicable to your selection and desired effect).
- Apply Outline: After setting your preferred options, click the [OK] button. Clip Studio Paint will then create the outline based on your settings around the active selection.
Understanding the Outline Selection Dialog Box Options
Let's look a little closer at the settings available in the [Outline Selection] dialog:
- Border Type: This setting determines how the outline is created relative to the selection boundary. Common options might include drawing the line outside the selection, inside the selection, or centered on the selection boundary.
- Line Width: This controls the thickness of the outline. You can typically set this value in pixels. A larger value creates a thicker line.
- Include Canvas Edge: If your selection goes right up to the edge of the canvas, this option (when applicable) might control whether the outline is drawn along the canvas boundary or only where the selection is within the canvas.
This method is particularly useful for creating borders around characters, objects, or specific areas for visual emphasis.
For more details on using selections and the various Edit menu options in Clip Studio Paint, consult the official Clip Studio Paint documentation or tutorials.
