Studio and Animator display the current Color A and B choices to the upper left of the editing area directly above the tool palette. Select the desired A and B colors by clicking the left or right mouse button in the Palette window over the inkwell containing the desired color.
The following table lists the usage of Color A and Color B when editing an image in Studio or Animator.
Operation | Color usage | |
Draw/Paint |
Left mouse button provides Color A, right button Color B. | |
Color Eraser | Left mouse button changes Color A to Color B, right button B to A. |
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Draw Text | Text is drawn using Color A on a background of Color B. If configured, text can be drawn without a background over existing artwork. (see Color B in Selection). |
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Edit Cut | Color B fills the area exposed by cut. |
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Edit Paste | Color B can be used as a mask when pasting over existing artwork. If configured, Color B pixels in the image being pasted act transparent until the paste is completed. (see Color B in Selection). |
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Drag Selection | If configured, Color B pixels in the Selection Frame act transparent when dragged. (see Color B in Selection). |