0rac1e Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I frequently use the lines/curve tool for filling in large items on the documents (maps) which I update.In the past, I have had no trouble doing this, but I now find that the lines no longer merge into one another, but overlap. I get the same effect when using the paintbrush tool. It is probably something that I am doing incorrectly, but blowed if I know what. Can someone please give me some advice? Thanks. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdnnoob Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 I'm not exactly sure what you mean, but I think you are talking about "anti-alias." In the toolbar across the top, there is something that looks like this or this . If it looks like the first, click on it and change it to the second. If not, I don't understand what is wrong and a picture would help clear things up. Quote No, Paint.NET is not spyware...but, installing it is an IQ test. ~BoltBait Blend modes are like the filling in your sandwich. It's the filling that can change your experience of the sandwich. ~Ego Eram Reputo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0rac1e Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thanks a lot. I'v tried the anti-aliasing, already, and it made no difference. This is the problem I have. The lines are going on in layers, as you can see. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadJik Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 You are working with a color with transparency... On the color windows, press the "More..." button and check the Transparency - Alpha is 100%! Quote My DeviantArt | My Pictorium | My Plugins | Donate via Paypal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
0rac1e Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Thanks, but the transparency setting is intentional. As I said, I have not had this problem before. Here is an example of why I require transparency, besides obtaining the desired colour intensity. As you can see, the original footpaths and markings are still visible, which saves time having to reinsert them. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MadJik Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 Then add a new layer (press F4 to lower the opacity) dedicated for your lines at 100% opaque. At 100% the lines will merge all together instead overlaying. Quote My DeviantArt | My Pictorium | My Plugins | Donate via Paypal Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rick Brewster Posted June 3, 2011 Share Posted June 3, 2011 The second step to MadJik's suggestion would be to lower the opacity for the new layer. This way all the lines will be opaque with respect to each other, but then as a whole they will overlay over the rest of the image with translucency. 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...
0rac1e Posted June 3, 2011 Author Share Posted June 3, 2011 Many thanks, folks. All ship-shape and Bristol fashion. Problem solved. Eric Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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