# Drawing related help **URL:** https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/drawing-related-help/23.md?page=1 [Latest](https://forums.synfig.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.synfig.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.synfig.org/tags.md) **Page:** 2 --- ## [How can I split tangent / radius / radius of multiple vertices at once?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-can-i-split-tangent-radius-radius-of-multiple-vertices-at-once/11708)
**Author:** [@quantum](https://forums.synfig.org/u/quantum)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [January 8, 2021, 5:33pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-can-i-split-tangent-radius-radius-of-multiple-vertices-at-once/11708 "2021-01-08T17:33:46Z")
Hi all, I’m new to the community. I apologize if this question has already been answered before, I have been looking but couldn’t find anything. When creating splines, is there a way to split tangent / radius / angle t… --- ## [Rotation of a rectangle](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rotation-of-a-rectangle/11649)
**Author:** [@unique](https://forums.synfig.org/u/unique)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [December 16, 2020, 6:37pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rotation-of-a-rectangle/11649 "2020-12-16T18:37:51Z")
So I’ve watched a tutorial on Synfig and tried to animate something myself. I’m simply trying to draw a bicycle with simple circles and rectangles to animate it later. The problem is, that I can not rotate any rectangle… --- ## [Plant layer problem](https://forums.synfig.org/t/plant-layer-problem/11216)
**Author:** [@Bala](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Bala)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 20, 2020, 12:08pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/plant-layer-problem/11216 "2020-10-20T12:08:56Z")
When i use more then a plant layer, automatically all background layers are goes to blur how i fix this problem --- ## [Huion tablet not working](https://forums.synfig.org/t/huion-tablet-not-working/8968)
**Author:** [@Cooki10](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Cooki10)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [October 16, 2020, 7:20pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/huion-tablet-not-working/8968 "2020-10-16T19:20:52Z")
Note: This is my first post so if I did anything wrong please let me know So I just downloaded Synfig and the first thing I noticed is that the program doesn’t recognize movement from my tablet. So I look up the problem… --- ## [Rectangle with rounded corners](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rectangle-with-rounded-corners/3357)
**Author:** [@jhall](https://forums.synfig.org/u/jhall)\ **Replies:** 11\ **Last updated:** [September 28, 2020, 9:02am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/rectangle-with-rounded-corners/3357 "2020-09-28T09:02:05Z")
I have tried the following methods to create rectangles with rounded corners: Use spline tool Import rectangle from Inkscape (native tool to round rectangle corners) Create a rectangle, remove corners with smaller alph… --- ## [Resize canvas to fit it to a selected layer](https://forums.synfig.org/t/resize-canvas-to-fit-it-to-a-selected-layer/11371)
**Author:** [@Fauve](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Fauve)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [September 18, 2020, 8:39pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/resize-canvas-to-fit-it-to-a-selected-layer/11371 "2020-09-18T20:39:11Z")
Hi people o/ I have a layer witch should be represent de whole animation and I want to resize the canvas to this layer. Inkscape have a similar feature and I was wondering if Synfig haven’t something like this. Elsewhe… --- ## [Text does not appear on typing, Ubuntu 20.04, synfig 1.2.2](https://forums.synfig.org/t/text-does-not-appear-on-typing-ubuntu-20-04-synfig-1-2-2/11164)
**Author:** [@arvind.prasad](https://forums.synfig.org/u/arvind.prasad)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [July 8, 2020, 8:25am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/text-does-not-appear-on-typing-ubuntu-20-04-synfig-1-2-2/11164 "2020-07-08T08:25:41Z")
I have installed Synfig 1.2.2 in Ubuntu 20.04. I cannot see the text on the canvas on typing, after selecting the text too. Can someone help me with this issue. It is very critical to my work and is holding it up. --- ## [Inkscape export to sif and resolution](https://forums.synfig.org/t/inkscape-export-to-sif-and-resolution/11160)
**Author:** [@IP84](https://forums.synfig.org/u/IP84)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [July 5, 2020, 10:06pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/inkscape-export-to-sif-and-resolution/11160 "2020-07-05T22:06:34Z")
Hi :slight\_smile: For a month I’m playing in Synfig, and finds that the program is amazing. I have several schematics in Inkscape, and since I havee upgraded Inkscape, and converting Object -\> Path I’m satisfied with ex… --- ## [Can Imported Image be converted into a prop ? Can I use spline tool on imported image?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/can-imported-image-be-converted-into-a-prop-can-i-use-spline-tool-on-imported-image/11107)
**Author:** [@subhagi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/subhagi)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [June 19, 2020, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/can-imported-image-be-converted-into-a-prop-can-i-use-spline-tool-on-imported-image/11107 "2020-06-19T10:34:26Z")
Greetings ! I have solved the earlier problem that I was facing . However, I have come across a new one. I guess this is the path to learn… The image that I transfered from CoralDrawx3 earlier. I want to use the splin… --- ## [\[Solved\] Is there a way to make an actual linear gradient](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-is-there-a-way-to-make-an-actual-linear-gradient/10839)
**Author:** [@some\_random\_girl](https://forums.synfig.org/u/some_random_girl)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [April 7, 2020, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-is-there-a-way-to-make-an-actual-linear-gradient/10839 "2020-04-07T23:10:02Z")
I want the two colors to gradually merge into each others, but there’s always a clear distinction withing the two (one of the colors just stays flat and the other only has a small gradient at the base) --- ## [Problem with rendering](https://forums.synfig.org/t/problem-with-rendering/1966)
**Author:** [@keyboard74](https://forums.synfig.org/u/keyboard74)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2012, 7:36am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/problem-with-rendering/1966 "2012-04-22T07:36:33Z")
hello, first of all, I read most of the posts regarding rendering issues…thanks to some answers I managed to render my animation using avi extension. I am not interested in png… however, when I play the video only a po… --- ## [Blending/Compositing help](https://forums.synfig.org/t/blending-compositing-help/9639)
**Author:** [@Kinoblit](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Kinoblit)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [March 31, 2019, 5:48pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/blending-compositing-help/9639 "2019-03-31T17:48:24Z")
I have a character that has an eyebrow, hair, and a shadow caused by the hair. The eyebrow and hair (and it’s shadows) are part of different groups. Right now they are all using the same blending method of “composite” … --- ## [\[END\] Why my shapes invisible?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/end-why-my-shapes-invisible/9591)
**Author:** [@Flicker](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Flicker)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [March 20, 2019, 12:15am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/end-why-my-shapes-invisible/9591 "2019-03-20T00:15:54Z")
So , im using v1.3.11 . And when I look at the tutorial videos , to draw a shapes it’s just click & drag . But after I try to create a simple circle , it just invisible , yes it still showing the transformation points , … --- ## [Follow spline but don't rotate (solved)](https://forums.synfig.org/t/follow-spline-but-dont-rotate-solved/9198)
**Author:** [@myotr](https://forums.synfig.org/u/myotr)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 13, 2018, 8:11am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/follow-spline-but-dont-rotate-solved/9198 "2018-12-13T08:11:41Z")
Hi, I try to get a svg following a spline, but the svg or png always rotates with the spline. Is there a way to get rid of the rotation? (I do not use any Rotation layer) When i use a square, star or something simple,… --- ## [Handles for spline-generated object?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/handles-for-spline-generated-object/9169)
**Author:** [@r\_a\_mueller](https://forums.synfig.org/u/r_a_mueller)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 3, 2018, 12:44pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/handles-for-spline-generated-object/9169 "2018-12-03T12:44:41Z")
Hello everybody, I have a problem in “grouping” things together (grouping in the sense it is used in Inkscape for instance). I have generated a fish, consisting of red irregular areas, created with the spline tool, and b… --- ## [Cut vertex or cut spline loop](https://forums.synfig.org/t/cut-vertex-or-cut-spline-loop/8853)
**Author:** [@Idealius](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Idealius)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 11, 2018, 5:32am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/cut-vertex-or-cut-spline-loop/8853 "2018-09-11T05:32:11Z")
How is it done? How do you cut vertex or cut spline loop? --- ## [Using a drawing tablet with Synfig](https://forums.synfig.org/t/using-a-drawing-tablet-with-synfig/436)
**Author:** [@Gerco](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Gerco)\ **Replies:** 18\ **Last updated:** [August 31, 2018, 7:28am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/using-a-drawing-tablet-with-synfig/436 "2018-08-31T07:28:16Z")
Hi Guys, I recently bought a Wacom Bamboo tablet, and I’ve been playing around a bit with it, 'though mostly with the GIMP. I was wondering if anyone of you is actively using a tablet with Synfig, and if so, how and for… --- ## [Transforming shapes](https://forums.synfig.org/t/transforming-shapes/4425)
**Author:** [@Mythcons](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Mythcons)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 17, 2018, 8:23am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/transforming-shapes/4425 "2018-05-17T08:23:23Z")
Hello, I draw a circle, I’m trying to scaled it vertically so that it is ‘squished’. I use the transform tool or the scale tool, it scales uniformly but does not allow me to scale it vertically or horizontally. I have ‘… --- ## [Colors won’t show on drawings](https://forums.synfig.org/t/colors-won-t-show-on-drawings/4386)
**Author:** [@Aca-Tea](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Aca-Tea)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 2, 2018, 10:42am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/colors-won-t-show-on-drawings/4386 "2018-03-02T10:42:34Z")
This is my first time drawing a complex, multi-layered character in Synfig. I used the splice tool to trace a drawing uploaded to my computer. However, after drawing a few layers, I found myself unable to see the objects… --- ## [DIY Animation Pegbar](https://forums.synfig.org/t/diy-animation-pegbar/4298)
**Author:** [@bazza](https://forums.synfig.org/u/bazza)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 4, 2017, 2:11am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/diy-animation-pegbar/4298 "2017-10-04T02:11:12Z")
So much for animation as for digitalizarla uses the Pegbar of animation that serves us to keep the leaves all together, to be able to encourage and be able to them flip. http://4232.cf/2017/09/28/diy-animation-pegbar/ … --- ## [Amateur corner](https://forums.synfig.org/t/amateur-corner/4273)
**Author:** [@davidclay123](https://forums.synfig.org/u/davidclay123)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [August 10, 2017, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/amateur-corner/4273 "2017-08-10T11:39:32Z")
Hi guys, I’m planning to start my comic channel on facebook. How do I start with the sketching and building my characters? (Cuz, I’m bad at drawing). I’d really appreciate your help! Many thanks! --- ## [Wacom tablet no pressure sensivity OSX](https://forums.synfig.org/t/wacom-tablet-no-pressure-sensivity-osx/4096)
**Author:** [@jed](https://forums.synfig.org/u/jed)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [January 3, 2017, 8:54pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/wacom-tablet-no-pressure-sensivity-osx/4096 "2017-01-03T20:54:24Z")
Hi, I just tried Synfig. It looks great so far but I realized that it is not recognizing pressure from my wacom intuos pro m. I can draw with the tablet using the draw tool but it is not pressure sensitive, width is al… --- ## [Draw tool - smooth looped circles](https://forums.synfig.org/t/draw-tool-smooth-looped-circles/4088)
**Author:** [@darklightBoy](https://forums.synfig.org/u/darklightBoy)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 25, 2016, 10:06am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/draw-tool-smooth-looped-circles/4088 "2016-12-25T10:06:33Z")
Hi everyone, I’m trying to work out how to adjust the draw tool to get rid of an annoying sharp point when I draw a circle. The auto-loop function connects the points(tangents?) together, there’s just always this annoy… --- ## [\[solved\] I can not see all activated layer](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-i-can-not-see-all-activated-layer/4034)
**Author:** [@dubis](https://forums.synfig.org/u/dubis)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [October 30, 2016, 1:06pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/solved-i-can-not-see-all-activated-layer/4034 "2016-10-30T13:06:47Z")
Hello, I do know why but I can not see all layer in my project. I put a white rectangle as background I can not see it Thanks for any help Test animation.sifz (1.49 KB) --- ## [Brush tool isn't working?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/brush-tool-isnt-working/3863)
**Author:** [@Thorjelly](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Thorjelly)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [April 22, 2016, 6:45am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/brush-tool-isnt-working/3863 "2016-04-22T06:45:36Z")
I have just installed Synfig. I want to draw using the Brush tool. I use the Brush tool and stroke across the canvas. Presumably, this is supposed to make a mark, but it does not. It makes a blank layer, complete with ma… --- ## [No marks appearing on canvas?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/no-marks-appearing-on-canvas/1837)
**Author:** [@FreeHand](https://forums.synfig.org/u/FreeHand)\ **Replies:** 13\ **Last updated:** [April 14, 2016, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/no-marks-appearing-on-canvas/1837 "2016-04-14T09:36:05Z")
Hey folks, So, I’m a first time (attempted) user of Synfig (have previously worked in Stop Motion Station, and Toonboom at the independant animation society in my home town, but have been without a desktop in my new tow… --- ## [Need help in creating single stroke from outline](https://forums.synfig.org/t/need-help-in-creating-single-stroke-from-outline/3648)
**Author:** [@BobHewson](https://forums.synfig.org/u/BobHewson)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [November 28, 2015, 7:58pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/need-help-in-creating-single-stroke-from-outline/3648 "2015-11-28T19:58:59Z")
My problem stems from scanning a line drawing, saving it as a jpeg file and converting it to a vector file in Inkscape. I have no problem doing this part, but when I go to print the vector outline instead of being a sim… --- ## [How do I import brushes?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-i-import-brushes/3338)
**Author:** [@Miatpi](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Miatpi)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 9, 2015, 10:29am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-i-import-brushes/3338 "2015-10-09T10:29:34Z")
Hi, I’m new to Synfig and as I’ve understood it Synfig doesn’t iclude any brushes by default. So my question is: how do I import brush images to my brush library? Thanks in advance! --- ## [Are there: (key)Frame only layers? \[and other questions from a newbie\]](https://forums.synfig.org/t/are-there-key-frame-only-layers-and-other-questions-from-a-newbie/3479)
**Author:** [@TheSentientGelatin](https://forums.synfig.org/u/TheSentientGelatin)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [August 21, 2015, 2:01pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/are-there-key-frame-only-layers-and-other-questions-from-a-newbie/3479 "2015-08-21T14:01:48Z")
Sort of long-time vector artist, new-time Synfig Artist. I have a few questions about the program and layers/ Is there a way to make layers that only appear on certain keyframes and not all of them? Also, is there a w… --- ## [Brush tool acting weird](https://forums.synfig.org/t/brush-tool-acting-weird/3513)
**Author:** [@Spheres](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Spheres)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 1, 2015, 8:00pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/brush-tool-acting-weird/3513 "2015-08-01T20:00:08Z")
Hey guys, the Brush tool is acting strange on me. I attached a screenshot of what happens when I try to draw a simple line: It starts drawing all over the place. The small dot up there is where I started the line, the m… [Previous page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/drawing-related-help/23.md) [Next page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/drawing-related-help/23.md?page=2)