Editing Stipple Objects

To edit the parameters for a stipple object, click the Stipple Settings button from the Shape tab of the Object Info palette (the parameters are described in Creating Stipple Objects). To modify default stipple settings, click the Preferences button on the Tool bar.

Reshaping the Stipple Object

Double-click a stipple object to activate the Reshape tool. Select the object handles to reshape the stipple object boundary. For more information, see Reshaping Objects.

Saving a Stipple Pattern

Once a stipple is set to the desired appearance, you can save the pattern as a symbol for future use. When you select the stipple from the Resource Browser, all the settings are preset, and you can draw a new shape with that stipple pattern.

To save a stipple pattern:

1. Select a stipple object.

2. From the Object Info palette, click Save Stipple.

The Enter String dialog box opens.

3. Enter a unique name.

4. Click OK.

The stipple pattern is saved as a symbol in the Stipples folder in the Resource Browser.

5. To use a saved stipple pattern, double-click it from the Resource Browser, select a drawing mode from the Tool bar, and draw the new stipple object.

For more information on the Polyline tool modes, see Creating Polylines.

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Creating Stipple Objects

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