gregors Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 The 5.0.1 version I just installed has two choices when the pencil tool is active: "Pixelated selection quality" (['selection' ??]) "Antialiased selection quality" I get no difference between the lines drawn whether I choose on or the other. BTW. I think the qualities should just be labled "Pixelated" & "Antialiased" if indeed this tool is equipped to do that. Quote /GregorS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toe_head2001 Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 7 minutes ago, gregors said: "Pixelated selection quality" (['selection' ??]) Yes, this refers to the selection: This determines if the active selection should be aliased (pixelated) or antialiased (smoothed). If Pixelated selection quality is chosen the selection boundary will be snapped to the nearest pixel, resulting in a jagged or stepped appearance. If Antialiased selection quality is chosen the selection boundary will be antialiased so the boundary is smoother. I think you're looking for the Brush tool, which actually has antialias drawing. Quote (September 25th, 2023) Sorry about any broken images in my posts. I am aware of the issue. My Gallery | My Plugin Pack Layman's Guide to CodeLab Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactilis Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 Since the purpose of the pencil tool is to draw single pixels or 1 pixel wide lines, then I do not understand why the 'Pixelated/Antialiased selection quality' setting is present for this tool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlastOfBN Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 The Pencil tool cannot draw antialiased lines according to my knowledge and usage of the tool. Its purpose is even meant for aliased artworks and images. The Brush tool would be a better option for what you’re looking for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solution Rick Brewster Posted January 24, 2023 Solution Share Posted January 24, 2023 The selection quality affects the selection. All drawing, including for the Pencil tool, is clipped to the selection, and will be subject to antialiasing at the edges of the selection unless you switch to pixelated (aliased) selection quality. In other words, this isn't really a setting for the tool so much as for the general drawing system. 1 Quote The Paint.NET Blog: https://blog.getpaint.net/ Donations are always appreciated! https://www.getpaint.net/donate.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tactilis Posted January 24, 2023 Share Posted January 24, 2023 15 minutes ago, Rick Brewster said: All drawing, including for the Pencil tool, is clipped to the selection, and will be subject to antialiasing at the edges of the selection unless you switch to pixelated (aliased) selection quality. In other words, this isn't really a setting for the tool so much as for the general drawing system. Ah, yes. I see now that it is explained under 'Selection Clipping Modes' here https://www.getpaint.net/doc/latest/SelectionTools.html Thanks for the reminder. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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