Drawing Objects
Vector objects are created with the Pen, Rectangle, Ellipse, Symmetric
Shape, and Preset Shape tools. For overview information on vector and
raster data, see About
Raster and Vector Graphics. The Text tool can also create vector objects.
For more information, see About
Vector, Floating, and Selection Text.
Use the Pen tool to draw single lines and polylines, Bezier (point to
point) curves, and freehand lines. Use the Rectangle tool to create rectangles
and squares. Use the Ellipse tool to create ellipses and circles. Use
the Symmetric Shape tool to create polygons and star shapes. Use the Preset
Shape tool to place already-created shapes (such as arrows, starbursts,
flowers, callouts, etc.) on the image.
Each of the tools has the "Create as vector" check box in
the Tool Options palette. When marked, this option places the object on
a vector layer, giving you the most editing flexibility. When this option
is not marked, the object will be placed on a raster layer.
Raster Objects
When creating objects on raster layers, you are really painting on the
raster layer. Even though you create a raster object in the same way as
a vector object, your finished shape is not a vector object. Once the
shape is complete, it becomes pixels on a layer. You can only edit the
pixels with raster editing tools.
Note: You can
only draw raster objects on raster layers. If you try to draw a raster
object on a vector layer, Paint Shop Pro will create a new raster layer
for your object.
Vector Objects
When you create objects on vector layers, you are creating objects that
can be edited later. A vector object’s properties (outline color, fill
color, size, location and more) can all be easily changed over and over.
You can also edit the paths, contours, line segments, and nodes that
make up vector objects.
Note: You can
only draw vector objects on vector layers. If you try to draw a vector
object on a raster layer, Paint Shop Pro will create a new vector layer
for your object.
To draw objects:
On the Tools toolbar, choose
the Pen tool 
, Rectangle tool 
, Ellipse
tool 
, Symmetric Shape tool 
, or the Preset
Shape tool 
. (Note that the Rectangle, Ellipse, Symmetric
Shape, and Preset Shape tools are grouped together.)
In the Materials palette, set
the desired color/materials for the object's stroke and fill.
In the Tool Options palette,
set the desired options.
Depending on the tool, click
and drag, or hold down the left mouse button and drag to create the object.
In the Tool Options palette,
click Apply 
to complete the creation of the shape and
deselect it.
Drawing
Lines with the Pen Tool
Drawing
Bezier Curves with the Pen Tool
Drawing
Freehand Curves with the Pen Tool
Using
the Rectangle Tool
Using the
Ellipse Tool
Using
the Symmetric Shape Tool
Using
the Preset Shape Tool