Fill problems - incomplete fill

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Beatentracks
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Fill problems - incomplete fill

Postby Beatentracks » Wed Dec 12, 2012 4:10 am

I have what would seem to be a really basic problem, I've had a good look around the internet and on this forum and can't seem to find a solution though.
Basically when I fill in an area with the paint bucket tool ('fill bounded areas') it fills the area but leaves a small white outline between the fill and the line (i.e. The stroke of the shape i'm filling).
Is there a way of getting it so the entire shape is filled? Below is a link to a picture of what I mean.
http://postimage.org/image/fbrelvjlh/
Thanks in advance,
Sam

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Re: Fill problems - incomplete fill

Postby brynn » Wed Dec 12, 2012 12:01 pm

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Welcome Sam!

Look on the control bar and change the Grow/Shrink value. I find that a grow value of half the stroke width works best. But you can experiment to find what works for you :D


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