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118 Working with Objects
To add to a selected object:
1. Select the Freeform Paint Tool on the Drawing toolbar's
Vector Edit flyout.
2. (Optional) From the context toolbar, set a Width to define the nib
width which will be drawn.
3. (Optional) Disable Select-on-Create if you want to create new objects
every time you use the tool (you might want to create a series of shapes
without switching tools).
4. Position the cursor over the object and drag over an object
boundary. You'll see blue shading which represents the area to be
added. (You can use the Ctrl key to redefine the painted area while
holding down the mouse button).
5. Release the mouse button to reshape the object to include the newly
drawn area.
If you add to or erase from a bitmap, QuickShape, or artistic text,
they will be converted to curves, preventing further editing in their
original form.
For Stopframe animation, consider using either tool as a quick way
to modify object shapes frame-by-frame.
Resizing objects
It's fairly likely that you may want to resize an object to fit into your current
design. DrawPlus offers a range of resizing options directly on the object, as well
as more precise resizing via keyboard arrows or the Transform tab.
Most objects in DrawPlus maintain their aspect ratio when being resized. One
exception is when resizing QuickShapes, as their versatility lend themselves to
being resized without constraint.