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The Pencil node allows you to draw freehand strokes directly in the viewport to create pressure-sensitive, variable-width lines.
Parameters
| Parameter | Description |
|---|---|
Size | The base size (diameter) of the stroke. |
Erase Size | The size of the eraser when in erase mode (CTRL+Mouse Wheel). |
Thinning | Controls pressure of stroke width. Positive = thinner, negative = thicker. |
Smoothing | How much to smooth the stroke's points. Higher values create smoother curves. |
Streamline | How much to stabilize the stroke while drawing, reducing wobble. |
Easing | The easing function to apply to the pressure along the stroke. |
Taper Start | The length of the taper at the start of the stroke, as a fraction of the total length. |
Cap Start | Toggles a round cap at the start of the stroke. |
Taper End | The length of the taper at the end of the stroke, as a fraction of the total length. |
Cap End | Toggles a round cap at the end of the stroke. |
Drawing and Editing
- To Draw: Select a Pencil node. If it’s empty, drawing mode will activate automatically. You can also double-click a Pencil node to start drawing. Click and drag on the canvas to create strokes.
- To Erase: While a Pencil node is selected, press E to toggle erase mode. Click and drag to erase parts of existing strokes. The erase circle’s size is controlled by the
Sizeparameter. You can also adjust the erase size on-the-fly by holding Ctrl and using the mouse wheel. - To Edit as Path: To convert your drawing into an editable path with control points, hold Alt and double-click the Pencil node in the node graph. This will “bake” the center-line of your strokes into a new Path node.
Styling
The Pencil node generates a single path shape from all its strokes. You can style this shape using the Fill Color, Stroke Color, and Stroke Width parameters. For more advanced styling, connect the Pencil node to other property nodes like Linear Gradient or Light.