MacPaint Fonts - to get extra bold letters - select Bold Outline from the Style menu. Trace edges once or twice; now erase the internal lines, fix up in FatBits then fill with the Paint Bucket.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_18667.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - working with FatBits - take a picture of the FatBits screen (COMMAND / SHIFT / 3) (Hold all three keys down at once.) You have just created a MacPaint document of the FatBits screen. Now open the document, enter Fat Bits and do your editing. You can do this over and over again.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_18277.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - viewers - there are a number of utilities around which let you look at any or all of the MacPaint documents on a disk. Some of them are ThrowPaint, Slide Show, QuickView. Picture Base and Select Paint.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_17754.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - to type past the window edge, type until you reach the edge. Hit the Enter key and move to an empty spot. Retype the last couple of letters, select them with the Lasso, Cut and move the window to expose the last few letters. Paste and drag the letters until the duplicate ones exactly cover the originals.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_17404.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - to transfer formatted text from MacWrite or Microsoft Word without losing font size or style - do a screen dump, COMMAND/SHIFT/3, (all three keys down at the same time). Now open the document with MacPaint.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_16954.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - to shrink a full page - go to Show Page, take a screen snapshot of the Show Page window by pressing the COMMAND, SHIFT and 3 keys simultaneously (you are creating a MacPaint document). Open the document you just created and select the image. Cut it to the Clipboard and paste it into your document.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_16807.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - to resize an image to a specific size - use the Copy command from the Edit menu. Select the Marquee (draw your rectangle the size you would like the image to be). Choose Paste from the Edit menu and your image will resize itself to fit inside the rectangle.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_15895.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - to place one patterned shape over another without blotting out the original shape - press the COMMAND key while selecting the Paint Bucket, Spray Can, Paintbrush, or shape and drawing tools.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_15127.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - to make a duplicate copy of an object use the Lasso or Marquee to select the object you want to duplicate. Hold down the OPTION key while dragging it.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_14987.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - to keep multiple copies in a straight line - select the image with the Lasso; hold down the COMMAND, SHIFT and OPTION keys while dragging the image. (Will not work with FullPaint)
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_14434.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - to get outlined text that is no wider than plain or bold text - enter your text using either plain or bold style. Select the text with the Marquee and choose trace edges from the Edit menu.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_14266.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - to find the center of the drawing screen - (handy for centering text). Draw a dot anywhere on the screen; circle it with the lasso, chose CUT from the EDIT menu and then PASTE. Your dot will be pasted in the center of the screen.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_13451.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - to draw dotted lines - choose one of the larger line widths, then choose one of the smaller dots as a brush shape. Use the Paintbrush to put a dot on the screen, lasso the dot, and drag it while holding down the COMMAND and OPTION keys.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_13164.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - stretching and distorting an image - select the image with the Marquee. Hold down the COMMAND key as you grab one of its edges and drag. If you don't want distortion, hold down the SHIFT and COMMAND keys as you drag.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_12762.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - saving disk space - use the Resource Editor to eliminate the Introduction and Short Cut Screens. These are stored as PICT Resources 2400 and 2401. You will save 13K.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_12053.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - safeguarding your picture - when leaving your computer for a few minutes and don't want anyone to alter your picture, open one of the desk accessories and drag it all the way down to the right-hand corner so it is almost off the screen. MacPaint will not be useable until the desk accessory is put away. (This does not work with FullPaint.)
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_3486.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - remote control lasso - there is a spot in the lower left corner of the screen, 1-2 pixels up from the bottom edge, that makes the Lasso act strangely. When you have a small object lassoed and can't see what you are doing when you drag it, leave the lassoed object in its place and go down to the lower left corner of the screen. When you hit the "spot" the lasso will turn into an arrow. You will be able to drag the lassoed object from here.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_11353.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - printing multiple copies of a single document from the Desktop - duplicate the documents you want to print by using Duplicate from the File menu (or select the document and hit COMMAND-D). Select all of the duplicates (while still on the Desktop) and choose Print.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_11066.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - patterns - to add an on screen pattern to your Patterns Palette, select a pattern you no longer want, choose EDIT PATTERN from the Goodies menu. Now click the mouse on the part of the screen showing the pattern you want. The new pattern will become a permanent part of your Patterns Palette.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_10547.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - make your own ruler - by copying a MacWrite ruler to your Scrapbook. Paste it into MacPaint, erase until just the ruler is left then paste it back into your Scrapbook.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_10098.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - lasso an object - when using the lasso, you do not have to completely surround the object you wish to lasso. MacPaint will automatically complete the lasso in a straight line back to the point where it started as soon as the mouse button is released.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_9766.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - keyboard shortcuts for formatting text: COMMAND - > = next larger font size, COMMAND - < = next smaller size of font, COMMAND-SHIFT - > = next font listed on font menu, COMMAND-SHIFT - < = previous font listed on font menu. (Will not work with SuperPaint.)
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_9281.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - getting 30 fonts in MacPaint - install 21 or more fonts in MacPaint noting their names as you install them. Boot up MacPaint and pull down the Font menu. Note which fonts do not appear. Select the last visible font and press COMMAND /> to bring the others up one at a time. You can move back up the menu with COMMAND /<.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_8588.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - formatting text from the Scrapbook - when you Paste text into a MacPaint document from the Scrapbook, your text will appear in 12-point Geneva inside the Marquee rectangle. Hold down the COMMAND key, point to the Marquee, and you can resize the text to any font, style or size you like. </text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_8127.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - formatting text from the Note Pad - use the Note Pad for entering text, Paste into MacPaint. The newly pasted text will appear in a marquee. Resize the Marquee (position your pointer within the marquee), hold down the COMMAND key and drag, and your text will be reformatted to match the new marquee's size. As long as the marquee is active, you can format the text with any of MacPaint's text options.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_7813.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - for multiple copies of a MacPaint image - after you have selected the image with the Lasso or Marquee, hold down the COMMAND and OPTION keys while clicking and dragging the mouse. The faster you drag the less the multiple images overlap. You can change the rate at which the multiple images are generated by changing the line width. The thicker the line you select, the slower the multiple copies will be generated. (You will have less object overlapping.) To get the least amount of overlap choose a thick line width and drag fast and for a lot of overlap choose a thin line and drag slowly. (Will not work with FullPaint)
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_6652.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - FatBits - try selecting a tool in FatBits then change the view to normal size. The tool will still be selected. This can be a very effective way to replace the selection rectangle.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_6088.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - fast route to FatBits - hold the pencil over the desired point, press the COMMAND key and click the mouse button. Use "COMMAND CLICK" for a fast exit.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_5197.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - fast erase - go to Show Page and slide the page around until the part you wish to erase is off the screen. You must grab the paper outside of the selection rectangle in order to slide it. This is permanent. (Unless you have saved the picture and can reload it.) So, don't let go of the mouse button until you are sure.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_4870.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - enlarging an object to full page size is easier to do in MacWrite. Cut or Copy the picture from MacPaint and Paste it into a MacWrite document. Enlarge it by dragging on one of the little black handles. If the handles aren't there you need to click on the picture to select it.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_4144.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - creating giant letters - type your word in 72 point bold. Draw a selection rectangle around it and drag to the top left corner. now stretch it until it fills the screen. Clean it up in FatBits.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_3597.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - cleaning up diagonal lines in Fat Bits - sometimes the diagonal lines of large letters you have made by stretching need to be cleaned up. Enter FatBits and select the straight line tool (under the Paint Brush). If you are trying to work at a 45 degree angle, the Shift key will constrain the line to that angle for you.
</text>
</content>
<name></name>
<script></script>
</card>
card_2865.xml
<?xml version="1.0" encoding="utf-8" ?>
<!DOCTYPE card PUBLIC "-//Apple, Inc.//DTD card V 2.0//EN" "" >
MacPaint - changing fonts in the middle of adding a text line - press the ENTER key and select your font. (Drawback - you will not be able to backspace past the point where the cursor was when you pressed the ENTER key.)
