Drawing straight lines in Ibis Paint can be easily achieved using the dedicated ruler tool.
Drawing straight lines in Ibis Paint is primarily done using the Straight Ruler tool, which guides your strokes along a defined path.
The most effective way to ensure perfectly straight lines in Ibis Paint is by utilizing the built-in Straight Ruler feature. This tool allows you to define a straight path before you draw, ensuring your brush strokes follow the established line precisely.
Here is a step-by-step guide based on typical usage and the provided reference:
- Prepare Your Canvas: Begin with your canvas open, whether you're starting a new illustration or adding to an existing one that needs elements like straight lines or effect lines, as mentioned in the reference.
- Access the Ruler Tool: Locate and tap the ① Ruler tool icon. This tool is usually found within the toolbar at the top or side of the screen.
- Select the Straight Ruler: From the options that appear after selecting the Ruler tool, choose the ② Straight Ruler. This activates the straight line guide on your canvas.
- Position and Angle the Ruler:
- Drag the ruler itself (often indicated by a handle or the line segment) to ① set the angle of your straight line. You can rotate it to any desired orientation.
- Drag the ruler (often from a specific point or handle, indicated as ② in some guides) to change the position of the straight line on your canvas.
- Select Your Brush: Open the ① Brush window or brush selection tool.
- Choose a Brush: Select the desired brush for your line. The reference specifically mentions using ② Dip Pen (Hard), but you can choose any brush that suits your needs (like Dip Pen (Soft), Digital Pen, Pencil, etc.). Adjust the brush size and opacity as required.
- Draw Along the Ruler: With the Straight Ruler active and positioned, simply draw anywhere on the screen. Your brush strokes will automatically snap to and follow the path of the Straight Ruler, creating a perfectly straight line.
- Deactivate the Ruler: Once you are finished drawing straight lines, remember to tap the Ruler tool icon again and select the 'Off' or 'None' option to deactivate the ruler, allowing you to draw freely again.
Using the Straight Ruler is ideal for drawing things like:
- Borders and frames
- Architectural lines
- Speed or effect lines
- Geometric shapes with straight edges
- Panel borders in comics
By following these steps, you can easily incorporate precise straight lines into your digital artwork in Ibis Paint.
