Erase a Portion of the Canvas

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Erase a Portion of the Canvas

Use the Eraser tool $C:\Work\SnagIt\Snagit_910_EN\Snagit_910_EN_Main_Help\PNGs\Eraser_9.jpg$ to freehand erase. Control the color, width, opacity and antialiasing.

To use this tool:

1.

Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Erase tool.

2.

Select a style from the Styles group.

3.

Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to apply eraser.

Change the Eraser Width

1.

Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Erase tool.

2.

Select Styles group > Outline option > Width. Select a width from the menu or click Custom Lines to create a new width.

Set the Opacity Level

Opacity is the ability to see through the eraser. The graphic below shows a sample of effects that can be achieved by controlling the opacity level.

$C:\Work\SnagIt\Snagit_910_EN\Snagit_910_EN_Main_Help\PNGs\EraseSample2.jpg$

1.

Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Erase tool.

2.

Select a style from the Styles group.

3.

Select Styles group > Effects > Opacity > Select the opacity level or click Custom to enter a specific percentage.

4.

Click and drag the mouse on the canvas to apply eraser.

Antialiasing for Smooth Lines

This option is enabled by default.

1.

Click a line on the canvas to give it focus.

2.

Select Styles group > Effects > Antialias.