How do I fill paths? Is there a bucket-tool like in Adobe Illustrator

[Teun]

Hi folks,

 

Is there an easy way to fill active vector paths? In Adobe Illustrator there is a bucket-tool for active paths.

 

Please help!

 

Thanks,

Teun

[MEB]

Hi Teun,

You can fill individual closed and open shapes but not "arbitrary" spaces created between paths/shapes like in Illustrator (keeping them as vector objects).

[Bri-Toon]

A vector flood fill tool has been requested (by me actually).

 

Anyway, it may not be the most ideal way, but you can use the pixel tools to make your fills. With a pixel layer created, use the Magic Selection tool to do one of two things.

 

1. Tick off "All Layers." Make your selections in between the vector lines but in the pixel layer, and then apply your fills with the Paint Bucket tool. It is preferred that your pixel fills should be underneath the vector layer.

 

2. To make more precise selections, hold Ctrl and click on the vector layer thumbnails while the Magic Selection tool is selected. That will create a selection border around your vector lines. You can now close up your selection. Now create a pixel layer and move it underneath the vector one, and fill away with the Paint Bucket tool.

 

It's too bad that there is not an "All Layers" option for the bucket tool. That would make things faster.