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Linear fill creates patterns using parallel straight strokes, producing an engraving-like effect common in traditional printmaking. Each parameter offers specific control over the pattern's appearance and behavior, letting you achieve anything from subtle shading to bold, dramatic lines.

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Linear Fill Settings

Adjust the Linear Fill using the settings found in the Properties Panel under the LINEAR FILL tab.

Linear Fill settings in the Properties Panel

Here's a breakdown of the main settings:

Interval icon Interval (units): Sets the distance between adjacent strokes. Smaller values create denser, darker patterns, while larger values result in lighter, more spaced-out patterns.

Randomization icon Randomization (%): Introduces slight variations to the stroke spacing. Higher values create a more irregular, organic look, reducing visual repetition.

Shift icon Shift (%): Offsets the entire pattern perpendicular to the stroke direction. This is useful for fine-tuning the pattern's position or aligning multiple overlapping fills.

Angle icon Angle (°): Controls the orientation of the strokes. Adjust the angle to match the contours or desired flow within your image.

Adjusting Linear Fill Settings

To modify the Linear Fill, select it in the Layers Panel and use the controls in the Properties Panel.

Adjusting Interval

  1. Find the Interval Interval icon setting.
  2. Drag the slider or enter a specific numerical value.

Interval slider control

Tip: Use Interval to control the perceived lightness or darkness of the filled area. Smaller intervals create darker tones.

Interval: 0.5 Interval: 1 Interval: 2
Linear fill with interval 0.5 Linear fill with interval 1 Linear fill with interval 2

Adjusting Randomization

  1. Find the Randomization Randomization icon setting.
  2. Adjust the slider or enter a percentage to add variation to stroke spacing.

Randomization slider control

Randomization: 10% Randomization: 50% Randomization: 100%
Linear fill with 10% randomization Linear fill with 50% randomization Linear fill with 100% randomization

Adjusting Shift

  1. Find the Shift Shift icon setting.
  2. Adjust the slider or enter a percentage to offset the pattern's starting position relative to the stroke direction.

Shift slider control

Shift: 25% Shift: 50% Shift: 90%
Linear fill with 25% shift Linear fill with 50% shift Linear fill with 90% shift

Adjusting Angle

  1. Find the Angle Angle icon setting.
  2. Use the circular dial control or enter a specific angle in degrees.

Angle dial control

Angle: 45° Angle: 90° Angle: 0°
Linear fill at 45 degrees Linear fill at 90 degrees Linear fill at 0 degrees

Common Properties

Linear Fill also uses these common fill properties:

Practice File

Experiment with the Linear Fill settings using this Vexy Lines file:
UM3-Fills-Linear.lines