MACROMEDIA FreeHand MX, Use Manual

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Using Strokes and Fills 171
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Set the spacing, or the distance between instances of the brush symbol. Select one of the
following options:
Fixed
sets a fixed spacing as a percentage of the size of the symbol. Enter a value from 1% to
200%, or click the arrow to set the spacing with the slider.
Random
sets a random spacing. Enter the minimum (Min.) and maximum (Max.) values for
the variation.
Variable
varies the spacing between each instance of the brush symbol from the Min. to the
Max. values.
9
Set the angle to specify the rotation of the instance as it is applied to the path. Select from the
following options:
Fixed
sets a fixed rotation. Enter a value from 0° to 359°, or click the arrow to set the angle
with the slider.
Random
sets a random rotation. Enter the Min. and Max. values for the variation.
Variable
varies the rotation smoothly from the Min. to the Max. values.
10
Set the offset between the brush and the path. Select from the following options:
Fixed
sets a fixed offset. Enter a value from -200% to 200%, or click the arrow to set the offset
with the slider.
Random
sets a random offset. Enter the Min. and Max. values for the variation.
Variable
varies the offset smoothly from the Min. to the Max. values.
Flare
increases/decreases the offset according to the minimum and maximum scaling values, if
the brush type is Spray.
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To set the scaling for the brush, select one of the following options:
Fixed
sets a fixed scaling. Enter a value from 1% to 200%, or click the arrow to set the size
with the slider.
Random
sets a random scaling. Enter the Min. and Max. values for the variation.
Variable
varies the scaling smoothly from the Min. to the Max. values.
Flare
spreads/expands the brush according to the minimum and maximum scaling values, if
the brush type is Paint.
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Click OK.