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How do you release Live Paint?
Do one of the following:
- Choose Object > Live Paint > Expand.
- Choose Object > Live Paint > Release.
Where is Live Paint bucket tool?
It’s an invaluable design tool. This hidden tool is found under the “Shape Builder Tool” that is on the left side of the Tool menu, the 9th one down (Shape builder looks like two circles with an arrow over them).
What is Live Paint selection tool?
If you’re an Illustrator user, you are probably familiar with the Live Paint tool (and if you aren’t, you owe it to yourself to become acquainted with it). I’m talking about the Live Paint Selection Tool. This handy tool allows Illustrator to select paths, even if that path is only a small segment of a larger path.
How do I Change my shape to live paint?
The shortcut key for this option is Shift + L. Before using this option you first have to change your shapes to a ‘live paint’ group. The shortcut key for doing this is ‘Alt +Ctrl +X’ or you can go to the Object menu in the above menu bar and select ‘Live paint’ option.
Where is the Live Paint Tool in illustrator?
Live Paint Selection Tool This is the last option in the fly-out menu of the shape builder tool. The shortcut key for this option is Shift + L. Before using this option you first have to change your shapes to a ‘live paint’ group.
Why is my Live Paint Bucket not working?
Sometimes there might be some little gaps and the live paint bucket tool can detect all the gaps. And then your live paint bucket tool will not fill the color inside the shapes. To fix this problem go to the object menu in the top menu bar and select the live paint option. As you hover over that option a fly-out menu will open up.
How to convert objects to live paint groups?
Select the Live Paint Bucket tool and click the selected object. Certain properties may be lost in the conversion to a Live Paint group, such as transparency and effects, while other objects cannot be converted (such as type, bitmap images, and brushes). Do any of the following for objects that do not directly convert to Live Paint groups: