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Adobe Photoshop CS3 User Manual

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PHOTOSHOP CS3

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Flipping a brush tip on its x axis.
A. Brush tip in its default position B. Flip X selected C. Flip X and Flip Y selected

Flip Y

Changes the direction of a brush tip on its y axis.

Flipping a brush tip on its y axis.
A. Brush tip in its default position B. Flip Y selected C. Flip Y and Flip X selected

Angle

Specifies the angle by which an elliptical or sampled brush’s long axis is rotated from horizontal. Type a value

in degrees, or drag the horizontal axis in the preview box.

Angled brushes create a chiseled stroke

Roundness

Specifies the ratio between the brush’s short and long axes. Enter a percentage value, or drag the points

in the preview box. A value of 100% indicates a circular brush, a value of 0% indicates a linear brush, and interme-
diate values indicate elliptical brushes.

Adjusting roundness to compress a brush tip shape

Hardness

Controls the size of the brush’s hard center. Type a number, or use the slider to enter a value that is a

percentage of the brush diameter. You can’t change the hardness of sampled brushes.

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