Q60312: Drawing 45-Degree Lines in Paintbrush
Article: Q60312
Product(s): Microsoft Windows 95.x Retail Product
Version(s): WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
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Last Modified: 14-DEC-1999
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The information in this article applies to:
- Microsoft Windows versions 3.0, 3.0a, 3.1, 3.11
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SUMMARY
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To draw a line in Paintbrush that snaps to 45-degree increments, do the
following:
1. Select the Line tool.
2. Hold down the SHIFT key and the left mouse button.
3. Move the mouse cursor in a circular motion around the starting point.
MORE INFORMATION
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For example, imagine your drawing placed over a clock face. You can only draw
lines between:
- 12 and 6
- 1.5 and 7.5
- 3 and 9
- 4.5 and 10.5
This technique also works with other drawing tools.
Additional query words: 3.00 3.0 angle 45 degree 3.10 3.11
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Keywords :
Technology : kbWin3xSearch kbZNotKeyword3 kbWin300 kbWin300a kbWin310 kbWin311
Version : WINDOWS:3.0,3.0a,3.1,3.11
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