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• From the Toolbox, by clicking on the brush symbol in the Brush/Pattern/Gradient area.
• From an image menu: Dialogs → Brushes.
• From the Tab menu in any dockable dialog: Add Tab → Brushes.
• From the Tool Options dialog for any of the paint tools, by clicking on the Brush icon button, you get a popup with similar
functionality that permits you to quickly choose a brush from the list; if you clic on the button present on the right bottom of
the popup, you open the real brush dialog. Note that, depending on your Preferences, a brush selected with the popup may
only apply to the currently active tool, not to other paint tools. See the
the popup, you open the real brush dialog. Note that, depending on your Preferences, a brush selected with the popup may
only apply to the currently active tool, not to other paint tools. See the
section for more information.
13.3.2.2
Using the brush dialog
13.3.2.2.1
Grid/List modes
In the Tab menu, you can choose between View as Grid and View as List. In Grid mode, the brush shapes are laid out in a
rectangular array, making it easy to see many at once and find the one you are looking for. In List mode, the shapes are lined up
in a list, with the names beside them.
rectangular array, making it easy to see many at once and find the one you are looking for. In List mode, the shapes are lined up
in a list, with the names beside them.
Note
In the Tab menu, the option Preview Size allows you to adapt the size of brush previews to your liking.
In the Tab menu, the option Preview Size allows you to adapt the size of brush previews to your liking.
Figure 13.26: The Brushes dialog
(a) The Brushes dialog (Grid mode)
(b) The Brushes dialog (List view)
Grid mode At the top of the dialog appears the name of the currently selected brush, and its size in pixels.
In the center a grid view of all available brushes appears, with the currently selected one outlined. If you see a little "+" to
the right of a brush, it means the brush is actually larger than it appears. If you see a little red triangle, it means the brush is
an animated brush, also known as an "image hose". Clicking on a brush causes it to be selected as GIMP’s current brush.
Double-clicking activates the Brush Editor.
the right of a brush, it means the brush is actually larger than it appears. If you see a little red triangle, it means the brush is
an animated brush, also known as an "image hose". Clicking on a brush causes it to be selected as GIMP’s current brush.
Double-clicking activates the Brush Editor.
List mode For the most part, the dialog works the same way in List mode as in Grid mode, with one exception:
If you double-click on the name of a brush, you will be able to edit it. Note, however, that you are only allowed to change
the names of brushes that you have created or installed yourself, not the ones that come pre-installed with GIMP. If you try
to rename a pre-installed brush, you will be able to edit the name, but as soon as you hit return or click somewhere else,
the name will revert to its original value. It is a general rule that you cannot alter the resources that GIMP pre-installs for
you: brushes, patterns, gradients, etc; only ones that you create yourself.
the names of brushes that you have created or installed yourself, not the ones that come pre-installed with GIMP. If you try
to rename a pre-installed brush, you will be able to edit the name, but as soon as you hit return or click somewhere else,
the name will revert to its original value. It is a general rule that you cannot alter the resources that GIMP pre-installs for
you: brushes, patterns, gradients, etc; only ones that you create yourself.