# Drawing related help **URL:** https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/drawing-related-help/23.md?page=2 [Latest](https://forums.synfig.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://forums.synfig.org/categories.md) · [Tags](https://forums.synfig.org/tags.md) **Page:** 3 --- ## [Como faço para colocar meu desenho escaneado em formato jpg no synfig sem ser cortado](https://forums.synfig.org/t/como-faco-para-colocar-meu-desenho-escaneado-em-formato-jpg-no-synfig-sem-ser-cortado/3495)
**Author:** [@ibrahim](https://forums.synfig.org/u/ibrahim)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [July 27, 2015, 3:43am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/como-faco-para-colocar-meu-desenho-escaneado-em-formato-jpg-no-synfig-sem-ser-cortado/3495 "2015-07-27T03:43:59Z")
toda vez que coloco minha imagem dentro do synfig ele corta mas do que a metade , tem como fazer um anime com meu desenho? --- ## [How can I create a fur effect?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-can-i-create-a-fur-effect/3462)
**Author:** [@keyboard74](https://forums.synfig.org/u/keyboard74)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [June 15, 2015, 11:53am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-can-i-create-a-fur-effect/3462 "2015-06-15T11:53:50Z")
Hello my dear Synfig fellows, I want to draw a British soldier’s hat ( a bearskin) but I have a problem creating the fur effect…Any help out there? Loads of thanks in advance --- ## [Fill tool](https://forums.synfig.org/t/fill-tool/3449)
**Author:** [@Rhyek](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Rhyek)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 29, 2015, 7:42am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/fill-tool/3449 "2015-05-29T07:42:40Z")
I’ve drawn a character using Synfig and was going to animate with him too, but when i try to use the fill tool on the body, below the drawing screen it says “layer not found” I’ve looked at the fill tool wiki but nothing… --- ## [How to make an object spanning multiple layers](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-make-an-object-spanning-multiple-layers/3434)
**Author:** [@samb96](https://forums.synfig.org/u/samb96)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [May 18, 2015, 10:34am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-make-an-object-spanning-multiple-layers/3434 "2015-05-18T10:34:03Z")
I need to make an object that goes in front of the blue rectangle and behind the red rectangle in something like the following picture. My attempt at doing this is as follows: Create two green splines. One will be abo… --- ## [Intuos not working with Synfig](https://forums.synfig.org/t/intuos-not-working-with-synfig/3298)
**Author:** [@superspeedy08](https://forums.synfig.org/u/superspeedy08)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [May 9, 2015, 4:27pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/intuos-not-working-with-synfig/3298 "2015-05-09T16:27:54Z")
I have recently gotten Synfig. So I try to use my tablet to draw but it does not work. The only thing it can do is select thing, but I want to animate with it. I have tried looking at the input devices yet it shows nothi… --- ## [Is there any way to convert a shape to a spline?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-convert-a-shape-to-a-spline/3301)
**Author:** [@g1i1ch](https://forums.synfig.org/u/g1i1ch)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 11, 2015, 12:25pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/is-there-any-way-to-convert-a-shape-to-a-spline/3301 "2015-04-11T12:25:35Z")
I want to do a simple ui animation that will be in a game. Just a circle that warps a bit and returns to its normal shape. I know there are warp layers but the effect is like a fade. I’d like the actual edges of the shap… --- ## [Imported image files are invisible](https://forums.synfig.org/t/imported-image-files-are-invisible/1253)
**Author:** [@outlandishflamingo](https://forums.synfig.org/u/outlandishflamingo)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [April 6, 2015, 5:59am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/imported-image-files-are-invisible/1253 "2015-04-06T05:59:09Z")
I’m following this tutorial: synfig.org/wiki/Doc:Cut-out\_Animation which i remember doing a long time ago with no problems. This time, however, i downloaded the .zip file provided with all the images needed and when i im… --- ## [Move several objects / ungroup](https://forums.synfig.org/t/move-several-objects-ungroup/3340)
**Author:** [@bartovan](https://forums.synfig.org/u/bartovan)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [March 12, 2015, 7:54am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/move-several-objects-ungroup/3340 "2015-03-12T07:54:14Z")
Hi, I’m new to Synfig and this forum so excuse me if I ask dumb or already asked questions. My apologies beforehand. (I do have experience with vector drawing and especially Inkscape). I am drawing a scene in Synfig … --- ## [Shapes inside my shapes only!](https://forums.synfig.org/t/shapes-inside-my-shapes-only/3221)
**Author:** [@goodduck4](https://forums.synfig.org/u/goodduck4)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [December 22, 2014, 4:01am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/shapes-inside-my-shapes-only/3221 "2014-12-22T04:01:15Z")
I am new to Synfig and I was having no problems until I grouped my Spline with my other layers. Now when I make a new shape it doesn’t appear (the outline does when I select that layer) and when I imported an image it wa… --- ## [How do you edit an existing spline?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-you-edit-an-existing-spline/3180)
**Author:** [@mjfgates](https://forums.synfig.org/u/mjfgates)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [November 21, 2014, 5:54pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-do-you-edit-an-existing-spline/3180 "2014-11-21T17:54:42Z")
I draw a tree branch as a spline. Now it’s two minutes later, and I want to Move the whole branch up a bit. Not talking about animation, here; I drew it in the wrong place, I want it over THERE. Make the line the splin… --- ## [Adding and subtracting a shape to and from another shape](https://forums.synfig.org/t/adding-and-subtracting-a-shape-to-and-from-another-shape/3090)
**Author:** [@Darkspace\_be](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Darkspace_be)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [August 16, 2014, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/adding-and-subtracting-a-shape-to-and-from-another-shape/3090 "2014-08-16T20:27:58Z")
Hi! Tutorial about adding or subtracting shapes to or from of a basic ground shape. wiki.synfig.org/wiki/Subtracting\_Shapes Greetz! --- ## [Applying region](https://forums.synfig.org/t/applying-region/2733)
**Author:** [@margomael](https://forums.synfig.org/u/margomael)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [July 23, 2014, 3:23am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/applying-region/2733 "2014-07-23T03:23:05Z")
Hi, I want to apply a region created by 3 splines. I select the 3 splines and the region layer and click link on the vertices but creates the region for only one spline. Is it possible to “fill the area” created with … --- ## [Why not just use advance outline layers](https://forums.synfig.org/t/why-not-just-use-advance-outline-layers/3032)
**Author:** [@John\_Smith](https://forums.synfig.org/u/John_Smith)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [June 23, 2014, 7:44am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/why-not-just-use-advance-outline-layers/3032 "2014-06-23T07:44:57Z")
What are the normal outline layers good for and are advance outline layers better? --- ## [Can we import image effects to synfig?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/can-we-import-image-effects-to-synfig/2989)
**Author:** [@keyboard74](https://forums.synfig.org/u/keyboard74)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [May 2, 2014, 1:58pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/can-we-import-image-effects-to-synfig/2989 "2014-05-02T13:58:06Z")
Hi all, There are a lot of image effects , textures, etc that are in Inkscape which I would really love to use in my synfig studio…Could this be possible ? example by importing a drawing from inkscape to synfig? If so … --- ## [The bottom layer changes the colors of those above](https://forums.synfig.org/t/the-bottom-layer-changes-the-colors-of-those-above/2734)
**Author:** [@DivoFST](https://forums.synfig.org/u/DivoFST)\ **Replies:** 12\ **Last updated:** [October 14, 2013, 5:46pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/the-bottom-layer-changes-the-colors-of-those-above/2734 "2013-10-14T17:46:28Z")
Hi! I downloaded Synfig 2 days ago and have spent all weekend watching tutorials and learning my way around Synfig. Unfortunately iv hit a rock and cant figure out how to solve a problem: I made a simple drawing with … --- ## [Selecting and cutting an object](https://forums.synfig.org/t/selecting-and-cutting-an-object/2717)
**Author:** [@margomael](https://forums.synfig.org/u/margomael)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [October 1, 2013, 12:01pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/selecting-and-cutting-an-object/2717 "2013-10-01T12:01:24Z")
Hello all, I’m new to Synfig but I really like it so far. I have a question though. I’m drawing a face and I will like it to split it on different parts like jaw and mouth, forehead, etc. But I can not find a tool lik… --- ## [Where's the Import option](https://forums.synfig.org/t/wheres-the-import-option/2663)
**Author:** [@Trantor](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Trantor)\ **Replies:** 5\ **Last updated:** [September 10, 2013, 5:51am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/wheres-the-import-option/2663 "2013-09-10T05:51:11Z")
Hi, I’m using .64.0 on a Windows 8 machine and can’t find the File -\> Import option. My computer is set to German (so the program defaulted to German… but that’s a problem for another thread) but there’s no Import opt… --- ## [How to extend or combine splines?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-extend-or-combine-splines/2661)
**Author:** [@AMJH](https://forums.synfig.org/u/AMJH)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [September 9, 2013, 4:52am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-extend-or-combine-splines/2661 "2013-09-09T04:52:22Z")
How do I extend a spline from the endpoint? I’d prefer editing the line one control point at a time instead of drawing it. I feel that gives significantly smoother end result with less work. How do I connect the endpoi… --- ## [drawing problems on canvas](https://forums.synfig.org/t/drawing-problems-on-canvas/2657)
**Author:** [@lazbiyolog](https://forums.synfig.org/u/lazbiyolog)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [September 7, 2013, 5:42pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/drawing-problems-on-canvas/2657 "2013-09-07T17:42:28Z")
hi everbody i meet to synfig just new i install synfing version of last stabil then i downloanded video tutorial and i worked the program how what is running .everything is ok but when i draw a object in canvas another … --- ## [deleting outline segment from an outlined shape](https://forums.synfig.org/t/deleting-outline-segment-from-an-outlined-shape/2624)
**Author:** [@bigspookboogy](https://forums.synfig.org/u/bigspookboogy)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [August 15, 2013, 10:27am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/deleting-outline-segment-from-an-outlined-shape/2624 "2013-08-15T10:27:27Z")
I have the goal of making an outlined shape with part of the outline removed, but have no idea how to go about doing this. Here is a little picture to give you an idea of what I’m talking about. As you can see the ti… --- ## [fill tool has no options - empty to canvas](https://forums.synfig.org/t/fill-tool-has-no-options-empty-to-canvas/2612)
**Author:** [@bigspookboogy](https://forums.synfig.org/u/bigspookboogy)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [August 8, 2013, 8:36pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/fill-tool-has-no-options-empty-to-canvas/2612 "2013-08-08T20:36:08Z")
I have created a circle shape, with a region, outline, etc. but the shape shows up as a hollow doughnut rather than as a full circle with an outline, this is despite; recreating the shape with other layer options setti… --- ## [Canvas Editing Issue](https://forums.synfig.org/t/canvas-editing-issue/2561)
**Author:** [@Coco64](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Coco64)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 16, 2013, 4:26pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/canvas-editing-issue/2561 "2013-07-16T16:26:37Z")
Hello! I’ve just started learning Synfig in the last few weeks and I’m very impressed with the program and the powerful tools it offers. Things have been going smoothly until recently as I have run into a frustrating p… --- ## [Cannot raise groups in the layers panel](https://forums.synfig.org/t/cannot-raise-groups-in-the-layers-panel/2553)
**Author:** [@vilicus\_fer](https://forums.synfig.org/u/vilicus_fer)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 3:33pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/cannot-raise-groups-in-the-layers-panel/2553 "2013-07-04T15:33:16Z")
Hi there! As a new user of Synfig Studio I’m stuck with the Adding Layers Tutorial. In the section Using layers to modify other layers the tutorial tells me to “select the group layer and use the “Raise Layer” button … --- ## [Issue with new layers](https://forums.synfig.org/t/issue-with-new-layers/2547)
**Author:** [@mospina](https://forums.synfig.org/u/mospina)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [July 4, 2013, 3:31am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/issue-with-new-layers/2547 "2013-07-04T03:31:18Z")
Hello there, I’m having an issue when adding new layers: even they appear on the top of the list in the Layers panel, they are display under other layers in the canvas. I can change the Z Depth value to fix it, but I wo… --- ## [Good free vector drawing app?](https://forums.synfig.org/t/good-free-vector-drawing-app/2299)
**Author:** [@michael](https://forums.synfig.org/u/michael)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [June 27, 2013, 11:10pm UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/good-free-vector-drawing-app/2299 "2013-06-27T23:10:24Z")
Hi all! I just tried a couple of vector drawing apps for my iphone. While they work fine, they had no useful way to export the drawings in a way I can import them into synfig. Are there any good free apps that let you… --- ## [How to scale a drawing, use scale tool](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-scale-a-drawing-use-scale-tool/2000)
**Author:** [@omar1](https://forums.synfig.org/u/omar1)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 17, 2013, 2:26am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/how-to-scale-a-drawing-use-scale-tool/2000 "2013-06-17T02:26:16Z")
So I made a few oval type shapes with the draw tool, and I’m trying to scale them. Selecting the layers, all ducks, and using the scale tool just warps the shape, it won’t resize. I did it once, but can’t seem to do it … --- ## [Textures](https://forums.synfig.org/t/textures/1513)
**Author:** [@Blackerzul](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Blackerzul)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [June 2, 2013, 9:36am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/textures/1513 "2013-06-02T09:36:33Z")
Is there a texture library in Synfig? And if there isn’t, can we make our own? --- ## [Importing jpg - solid colour for background](https://forums.synfig.org/t/importing-jpg-solid-colour-for-background/1848)
**Author:** [@Marti](https://forums.synfig.org/u/Marti)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [May 13, 2013, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/importing-jpg-solid-colour-for-background/1848 "2013-05-13T10:07:56Z")
Hi Synfig forum, When I import a jpg (created on my iPad using ArtStudio) the object I’ve drawn, along with the ‘white’ background gets imported. This means when I try to import body parts (say body, arm, leg, head) I c… --- ## [Link tangent thetas without linking the radii](https://forums.synfig.org/t/link-tangent-thetas-without-linking-the-radii/2242)
**Author:** [@DaveJ](https://forums.synfig.org/u/DaveJ)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [December 7, 2012, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/link-tangent-thetas-without-linking-the-radii/2242 "2012-12-07T10:07:24Z")
I have a vertex with split tangents. I want to link the two thetas together but not link the two radii. Is this possible to do using link or do I have to explicitly export one of the radius values? --- ## ["Ease in" or "ease out" for width points](https://forums.synfig.org/t/ease-in-or-ease-out-for-width-points/2202)
**Author:** [@faraway](https://forums.synfig.org/u/faraway)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [October 31, 2012, 6:58am UTC](https://forums.synfig.org/t/ease-in-or-ease-out-for-width-points/2202 "2012-10-31T06:58:27Z")
Hello, Is it possible to have width points “ease in” or “ease out” instead of the sigmoid Smoothness parameter? Thanks, Charlie [Previous page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/drawing-related-help/23.md?page=1) [Next page](https://forums.synfig.org/c/support/drawing-related-help/23.md?page=3)