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The Fill Tool 269

RESOLUTION (bitmap and fractal fills only) Shows the resolution of the bitmap (as long as
you don't have a fill handle selected). You can type in a new resolution to change the
size of the bitmap. Low resolutions show the individual pixels of the bitmap. You rarely
need a resolution greater than 150 DPI, even for typeset output.

FILL HANDLE COLOR: (except bitmap fills) Indicates the color applied to the selected fill
handle.

Flat fills

To apply or change a flat fill:

1. Select flat fill from the fill type menu.
2. Choose a color from the COLOR LINE.

The Color Line is described in Color handling (on page 180).

Linear fills

To apply a linear fill:

1. Select linear fill from the fill type menu (not necessary if
the object currently has a flat fill).
2. Position the pointer where you want to start the fill (this
can be outside the object).
3. Drag the mouse pointer to where you want the fill to end
(again, this point can be outside the object).

The arrow drawn on the selected object is called the fill arrow. It indicates the direction
and extent of the fill. You can select either end of the arrow by clicking it.

Moving the start or end handle of the fill
To change the direction and extent of the fill:

1. Move the pointer over the handle you want to move. When over the
handle, the pointer changes shape.

2. Drag the handle.

Changing the colors in a fill
To change a color in a fill:

• Drag & drop the color from the COLOR LINE onto a fill handle (you do not have to select
the handle first.)