Adding an outline to a layer in Clip Studio Paint can quickly define your artwork or text. You can achieve this using the dedicated Outline Selection feature.
Here's a straightforward guide based on the Clip Studio Paint functionality:
To add an outline around the content of a layer in Clip Studio Paint, you will use the Outline Selection command found in the Edit menu.
Steps to Add an Outline
Follow these steps to apply an outline to a specific layer:
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Select the Layer: On the [Layer] palette, choose the specific layer containing the artwork or content you wish to outline. This is the layer whose non-transparent pixels will determine the shape of the outline.
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Access Outline Selection: Go to the [Edit] menu at the top of the screen. From the dropdown options, select [Outline Selection]. This action will open the [Outline Selection] dialog box.
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Adjust Settings: In the [Outline Selection] dialog box, you will find various settings to customize your outline. The reference specifically mentions adjusting settings like:
- [Border type]: This setting lets you choose how the outline is positioned relative to the selection (e.g., outside, inside, on center).
- [Line width]: This controls the thickness of the outline.
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Confirm and Apply: Once you have configured the settings to your liking, click [OK] within the dialog box. Clip Studio Paint will then generate the outline based on your selection and settings.
This process creates a new layer or modifies the existing one (depending on the dialog box options and version of Clip Studio Paint) to include the outline around the selected layer's contents.
By following these steps, you can effectively add a defined border or outline to elements on a chosen layer in your Clip Studio Paint project.
