Erase Tool#
Reference
- Mode:
Draw Mode
- Tool:
The Erase tool erases already drawn strokes.
The Erase tool uses any of the Grease Pencil Erase draw mode brushes. Activating a brush from an asset shelf or brush selector will also activate this tool for convenience.
Tool Settings#
Brush Asset#
The asset selector can be used to open a pop-up asset browser to select the active brush asset for the tool.
See Asset Operators for more information.
Brush Settings#
- Radius
The radius of the brush in pixels.
F allows you to change the brush size interactively by dragging the pointer or by typing a number then confirm.
- (Size Pressure)
Adjusts the radius based on the stylus pressure when using a Graphics Tablet.
- Strength
Control how much will affect the eraser has on the stroke transparency (alpha).
You can change the brush strength interactively by pressing Shift-F in the 3D Viewport and then moving the pointer and then LMB. You can also enter the size numerically.
- (Strength Pressure)
Adjusts the strength based on the stylus pressure when using a Graphics Tablet.
- Mode
Determines how the erase tool behaves.
- Dissolve:
To simulate a raster type eraser, this eraser type affects the strength and thickness of the strokes before actually delete a point.
- Point:
Delete one point at a time.
- Stroke:
Delete an entire stroke.
Cursor#
The cursor can be disabled by toggling the checkbox in the Cursor pop-over menu.
Usage#
Selecting a Brush#
In the Tool Settings select the brush to use with the tool. The Erase tool uses Erase Brush types (soft, point and stroke).
Dissolve Erasing#
Select an erase brush of type Soft/Hard.
Adjust brush settings.
Click and hold LMB or use the Pen tip to delete strokes on the viewport.
Point Erasing#
Select an erase brush of type Point.
Adjust brush settings.
Click and hold LMB or use the Pen tip to delete strokes on the viewport.
Stroke Erasing#
Select an erase brush of type Stroke.
Adjust brush settings.
Click and hold LMB or use the Pen tip to delete strokes on the viewport.
