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Patterns

Suffix “…” opens the file selector.

File

Description

Operations that:

  • Read or write data to the system.
  • Modify the parts of the working file.
  • Change the running state of MyPaint

Items

  • New:

Create a new document and set it as the working file

  • Open…: Open the file browser and attempt to load the user-specified path.
  • Open Recent: Rollover menu, displays up to

n no. of items previously opened in MyPaint. - > List of recent files: Attempt to load this path.

  • Revert

  • Save: If the working file is preexisting, overwrite the file with the working file. Otherwise, Save As…
  • Save As…: Open the file browser and saves the file with the default image format (unless specified otherwise) in a user-specified path. The working file will now save to that path in future save operations.
  • Export…: Save As…, but the working file will not automatically save to the specified path in future save operations.


Frame Enabled
Checkbox, toggles the canvas frame
Symmetrical Painting Active
Checkbox, toggles symmetry
  • Warning: This makes more sense in view.