Beginer Stuff :)

robert.hiester · Post by **robert.hiester** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 6:33 am

I'm working through the tutorials for Anime Studio 5. Tut 2.1, and 2.2 have me wondering how to make a pointed edge...such as the yellow crown in 2.1 and the flower pedals in 2.2. When I add a point it automatically curves everything. Im sure there is a simple solution. Thank you.

Genete · Post by **Genete** » Fri Jul 06, 2007 8:50 am

Using the select point tool select the point(s) you want to make a sharp corner and press the "peak" button (in the last row of buttons of the Draw area of the tool palette). Alternatively press "P" in your keyboard.
-G

robert.hiester · Post by **robert.hiester** » Sat Jul 07, 2007 9:47 pm

Thank you.

myles · Post by **myles** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 12:52 am

You can even press "P" as you're drawing with the Add Point tool, to peak the current point (the one coloured red). I find this useful.

Regards, Myles.

heyvern · Post by **heyvern** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 4:30 am

Yeeehaaa!

Myles is very correct. I just started to do that!!! Saves a ton of time.

I use to just draw the shape and later go back and peak certain points. Very annoying.

Now I just keep a steady finger poised over the "P" key ready to peak the point as needed.

A simple example would be drawing clouds... you want a peak, and a smooth alternating... so I just hit the "P" every other point as I draw.

-vern

Genete · Post by **Genete** » Mon Jul 09, 2007 8:38 am

Thanks myles!
Also press "M" to come back to smooth!. Changing between "M" and "P" shortcut keys makes drawing very quick!

Something new learned!

-G