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Tool Tab - Grease Pencil - Draw Mode

Just the grease Pencil object has a Draw mode.

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Draw Mode

Draw Mode

Just the grease Pencil object has a Draw mode.

The Grease Pencil Object allows you to draw in 2D in the workspace.

It starts as an object type. By switching into paint mode it becomes a paint feature. And editing turns it into a curve or a mesh object then.

In the Tools tab you will find all the options and settings for drawing and manipulating the grease pencil object, means your drawing.

The type Blank allows you to draw strokes.

The type Stroke allows you to draw filled forms.

The type Monkey is just an example object.

Draw Mode
Draw Mode
Draw Mode

Brush Asset Panel

Brush Asset Panel

The Brush Asset Panel contains the different Brushes and some Brush settings. Choose and adjust your current active brush.

Browse Brush

The big image at the top is a dropdown box that allows you to choose a brush. Click at it, and you will see the different brushes. A click at one of the images will choose this brush then.

Browse Brush

Brushes are assets. You can load them from different libraries if you want.

Brush Specials menu

Brush Specials menu

This menu becomes active when you create a new brush. Which can be done wiht the Plus button in the name property. This data cannot be changed for builtin system brushes.

Edit Metadata

Edit Metadata

Calls a popup where you can adjust further informations and settings for the brush.

EntryWhat it does
CatalogThe asset catalog in which the brush is stored.
AuthorThe brush author.
DesctriptionAdd a description
OK / CancelAccept or decline the changes.
Edit Preview ImageAllows you to load a custom preview image.
EntryWhat it does
Save Brush AssetThis button is just active with a custom brush. It saves all changes made at the brush settings into the current custom brush.
Revert Brush AssetReverts the brush settings to the default values of the brush in the asset library.

Name

Name

The edit box below the Image shows the name of the current active brush.

The + button allows you to add a new pencil with the current settings. Note that the brushes are NOT automatically saved when you close Bforartists. You need to save the brush asset. See above.

The X button deletes the brush from the brushes list and from the asset library. This button is just active with a custom brush. You will be prompted by a warning so that you don't accidentally remove the brush.

Name

Brush Settings Panel

Brush Settings Panel

Header - Add Brush Preset

Header - Add Brush Preset
Header - Add Brush Preset

In the header is a brush preset menu where you can store and load custom brush presets. The dialog should be self explaining. In the edit box you type in the name of your new preset. And with clicking at the + button the new preset gets stored. Existing presets can be removed by clicking at the - button at the right side of the preset.

Material Browser

Material Browser
Material Browser

This browser is just active when the Keep material assigned to Brush Pin is activated.

The colors for the grease pencil are materials each. For the grease pencil type Blank you will just have one color available. For this type you have to create new materials in the material tab first when you need more colors. But the other two types, strokes and monkey, comes with a few base materials already. Which can be found in the Materials tab.

Material Browser

The tool settings above the header shows this panel too. And here you can quickly change the color of a material. It is explained in the chapter Materials Tab.

Drop down box

Choose another material to draw with.

Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes

Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes
Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes

Airbrush, Ink Pen, Ink Pen Rough, Marker Bold, Marker Chisel, Pen, Pencil, Pencil Soft and Tint.

Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes
Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes

Note that not all draw brushes have curve settings for radius and strength.

Size

The size edit box allows you to adjust the size of the brush.

Use unified size

The size is shared across the brushes.

Use Pressure

The button behind the edit box enables tablet pressure sensitivity for radius.

Pressure Size Curve
Pressure Size Curve

Behind the pressure size button there is a button to reveal the size pressure curve panel. When you activate Size Pressure for tablets, then the Size Pressure curve becomes active, and can be adjusted.

The pressure size curve allows you to adjust the falloff curve for the tablet pressure. It shows when Use Pressure is activated. The curve panel shows when clicking at the button.

Selecting Points
Selecting Points

You can select curve points. This reveals two edit boxes for the x and y coordinate of this point.

Selected points can be moved around. Left click at them, hold the mouse button down and move them to a new location.

Adding Points
Adding Points

You can add new curve points by simply left clicking at the curve. Move the mouse to position them where you need it.

Navigation elements
EntryWhat it does
Zoom inZooms in.
Zoom outZooms out.

Clipping options

Clipping options

Set up clipping for the stroke.

Tools

Tools

Tools is a menu where you can find some curve related tools.

EntryWhat it does
Reset ViewResets the curve windows zoom.
Reset CurveResets the curve to the initial shape.

Handles

Handles

You can choose between Auto handle, Vector Handle and Auto Clamped.

EntryWhat it does
Position X / YThe position of the selectedc curve point.
Delete PointsDeletes the selected curve point.

Curve Presets

Curve Presets

A curve preset to start with.

Strength

Strength

The Strength edit box allows you to adjust the strength of the brush.

Use unified size

The size is shared across the brushes.

Use Pressure

The button behind the edit box enables tablet pressure sensitivity for strength.

Pressure Size Curve
Pressure Size Curve

Behind the pressure size button there is a button to reveal the size pressure curve panel. When you activate Size Pressure for tablets, then the Size Pressure curve becomes active, and can be adjusted.

The pressure size curve allows you to adjust the falloff curve for the tablet pressure. It shows when Use Pressure is activated. The curve panel shows when clicking at the button.

Selecting Points
Selecting Points

You can select curve points. This reveals two edit boxes for the x and y coordinate of this point.

Selected points can be moved around. Left click at them, hold the mouse button down and move them to a new location.

Adding Points
Adding Points

You can add new curve points by simply left clicking at the curve. Move the mouse to position them where you need it.

Navigation elements
EntryWhat it does
Zoom inZooms in.
Zoom outZooms out.

Clipping options

Clipping options

Set up clipping for the stroke.

Tools

Tools

Tools is a menu where you can find some curve related tools.

EntryWhat it does
Reset ViewResets the curve windows zoom.
Reset CurveResets the curve to the initial shape.

Handles

Handles

You can choose between Auto handle, Vector Handle and Auto Clamped.

EntryWhat it does
Position X / YThe position of the selectedc curve point.
Delete PointsDeletes the selected curve point.
Curve Presets
Curve Presets

A curve preset to start with.

Stroke Method

Stroke Method

Controls how Grease Pencil strokes are treated during editing and rendering. Useful for defining whether strokes act as outlines, fills, or both, depending on the drawing workflow

Stroke1

Stroke1

Points are interpreted as line strokes only. Produces visible outlines without fill regions. Best for sketching, inking, or line-based animation.

EntryWhat it does
FillPoints are interpreted as fill regions only. Creates solid shapes without visible outlines. Useful for coloring, shading, or shape-based animation.
BothPoints contribute to both stroke outlines and fill regions. Produces combined line + fill geometry. Ideal for workflows where outlines and fills need to remain linked.

Caps Type

Caps Type

Controls the shape of stroke endpoints (caps). Useful for defining whether strokes end with rounded tips or flat edges, affecting both aesthetics and readability in drawings.

EntryWhat it does
RoundEnds strokes with a smooth, circular cap. Creates softer, organic-looking stroke endings. Ideal for calligraphy, sketching, or expressive linework.
FlatEnds strokes with a straight, cut-off edge. Produces sharp, mechanical-looking stroke endings. Useful for technical drawings, graphic styles, or when clean edges are required.

Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes - Advanced Sub panel

Airbrush, Ink Pen, Ink Pen Rough, Marker Bold, Marker Chisel, Pen, Pencil, Pencil Soft and Tint.

Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes - Advanced Sub panel
Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes - Advanced Sub panel

Radius Unit

Radius Unit

Measure the brush size relative to view or scene.

EntryWhat it does
SpacingSpacing between brush daubs. Calculated as a percentage of brush diameter.
Active SmoothThe amount of smoothing while drawing.
AngleDirection of the stroke at which the brush gives the maximal thickness. 0 degree for horoizontal.
FactorReduction of the brush thickness when stroke is perpendicular to the angle direction. Calculated by a factor.
HardnessThe hardness falloff from the center of dot and box strokes. 1 means a solid stroke.
AspectRead only. And unfortunately also not to modify. The width and height of the alpha gradient, means the brush shape.

Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes - Stroke Sub panel

Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes - Stroke Sub panel
Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes - Stroke Sub panel

Airbrush, Ink Pen, Ink Pen Rough, Marker Bold, Marker Chisel, Pen, Pencil, Pencil Soft and Tint.

Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes - Stroke Sub panel
Brush Settings Panel - Draw brushes - Stroke Sub panel

Here you will find some further stroke related settings. It has three sub sections. Post Processing, Randomize and Stabilize Stroke.

Post Processing

Post Processing
Post Processing

Here you find some post processing settings for new strokes.

EntryWhat it does
SmoothThe smooth amount to reduce jittering.
IterationsNumber of iterations to smooth new created strokes.
IterationsNumber of iterations to smooth new created strokes.
Subdivision StepsNumber of subdivisions of new created strokes
SimplifySimplify new created strokes.
Trim Stroke EndsTrim intersecting stroke ends.
OutlineConvert stroke to perimeter. This tool requires an active camera in the scene. · Material: Material used for the secondary uses for this brush. · Thickness: The thickness of the outline stroke, relative to the current brush thickness.

Randomize

Randomize

Adds variation to the brush color per stroke or while drawing a stroke.

Radius

Randomize the pressure.

EntryWhat it does
Stroke RandomizationUse randomness per stroke, instead of while drawing a stroke. This will define a new random value when you draw a new stroke.
Use PressureUses the brush pressure to define how random the influence will be. Maximum pressure is maximum randomization.
Pressure Size Curve
Pressure Size Curve

Behind the pressure size button there is a button to reveal the size pressure curve panel. When you activate Size Pressure for tablets, then the Size Pressure curve becomes active, and can be adjusted.

The pressure size curve allows you to adjust the falloff curve for the tablet pressure. It shows when Use Pressure is activated. The curve panel shows when clicking at the button.

Selecting Points
Selecting Points

You can select curve points. This reveals two edit boxes for the x and y coordinate of this point.

Selected points can be moved around. Left click at them, hold the mouse button down and move them to a new location.

Adding Points
Adding Points

You can add new curve points by simply left clicking at the curve. Move the mouse to position them where you need it.

Navigation elements
EntryWhat it does
Zoom inZooms in.
Zoom outZooms out.

Clipping options

Clipping options

Set up clipping for the stroke.

Tools

Tools

Tools is a menu where you can find some curve related tools.

EntryWhat it does
Reset ViewResets the curve windows zoom.
Reset CurveResets the curve to the initial shape.

Handles

Handles

You can choose between Auto handle, Vector Handle and Auto Clamped.

EntryWhat it does
Position X / YThe position of the selectedc curve point.
Delete PointsDeletes the selected curve point.

Curve Presets

Curve Presets

A curve preset to start with.

Strength

Randomize the strength.

EntryWhat it does
Stroke RandomizationUse randomness per stroke, instead of while drawing a stroke. This will define a new random value when you draw a new stroke.
Use PressureUses the brush pressure to define how random the influence will be. Maximum pressure is maximum randomization.
Pressure Size Curve
Pressure Size Curve

Behind the pressure size button there is a button to reveal the size pressure curve panel. When you activate Size Pressure for tablets, then the Size Pressure curve becomes active, and can be adjusted.

The pressure size curve allows you to adjust the falloff curve for the tablet pressure. It shows when Use Pressure is activated. The curve panel shows when clicking at the button.

Selecting Points
Selecting Points

You can select curve points. This reveals two edit boxes for the x and y coordinate of this point.

Selected points can be moved around. Left click at them, hold the mouse button down and move them to a new location.

Adding Points
Adding Points

You can add new curve points by simply left clicking at the curve. Move the mouse to position them where you need it.

Navigation elements
EntryWhat it does
Zoom inZooms in.
Zoom outZooms out.

Clipping options

Clipping options

Set up clipping for the stroke.

Tools

Tools

Tools is a menu where you can find some curve related tools.

EntryWhat it does
Reset ViewResets the curve windows zoom.
Reset CurveResets the curve to the initial shape.

Handles

Handles

You can choose between Auto handle, Vector Handle and Auto Clamped.

EntryWhat it does
Position X / YThe position of the selectedc curve point.
Delete PointsDeletes the selected curve point.

Curve Presets

Curve Presets

A curve preset to start with.

Rotation

Randomize the rotation.

EntryWhat it does
Stroke RandomizationUse randomness per stroke, instead of while drawing a stroke. This will define a new random value when you draw a new stroke.
Use PressureUses the brush pressure to define how random the influence will be. Maximum pressure is maximum randomization.
Pressure Size Curve
Pressure Size Curve

Behind the pressure size button there is a button to reveal the size pressure curve panel. When you activate Size Pressure for tablets, then the Size Pressure curve becomes active, and can be adjusted.

The pressure size curve allows you to adjust the falloff curve for the tablet pressure. It shows when Use Pressure is activated. The curve panel shows when clicking at the button.

Selecting Points
Selecting Points

You can select curve points. This reveals two edit boxes for the x and y coordinate of this point.

Selected points can be moved around. Left click at them, hold the mouse button down and move them to a new location.

Adding Points
Adding Points

You can add new curve points by simply left clicking at the curve. Move the mouse to position them where you need it.

Navigation elements
EntryWhat it does
Zoom inZooms in.
Zoom outZooms out.

Clipping options

Clipping options

Set up clipping for the stroke.

Tools

Tools

Tools is a menu where you can find some curve related tools.

EntryWhat it does
Reset ViewResets the curve windows zoom.
Reset CurveResets the curve to the initial shape.

Handles

Handles

You can choose between Auto handle, Vector Handle and Auto Clamped.

EntryWhat it does
Position X / YThe position of the selectedc curve point.
Delete PointsDeletes the selected curve point.

Curve Presets

Curve Presets

A curve preset to start with.

Hue

Hue

Shifts the base color across the color wheel. You need to be in color attribute mode.

EntryWhat it does
Stroke RandomizationUse randomness per stroke, instead of while drawing a stroke. This will define a new random value when you draw a new stroke.
Use PressureUses the brush pressure to define how random the influence will be. Maximum pressure is maximum randomization.

Saturation

Randomize original saturation. Adjusts the intensity of the color. You need to be in color attribute mode.

EntryWhat it does
Stroke RandomizationUse randomness per stroke, instead of while drawing a stroke. This will define a new random value when you draw a new stroke.
Use PressureUses the brush pressure to define how random the influence will be. Maximum pressure is maximum randomization.
Pressure Size Curve
Pressure Size Curve

Behind the pressure size button there is a button to reveal the size pressure curve panel. When you activate Size Pressure for tablets, then the Size Pressure curve becomes active, and can be adjusted.

The pressure size curve allows you to adjust the falloff curve for the tablet pressure. It shows when Use Pressure is activated. The curve panel shows when clicking at the button.

Selecting Points
Selecting Points

You can select curve points. This reveals two edit boxes for the x and y coordinate of this point.

Selected points can be moved around. Left click at them, hold the mouse button down and move them to a new location.

Adding Points
Adding Points

You can add new curve points by simply left clicking at the curve. Move the mouse to position them where you need it.

Navigation elements
EntryWhat it does
Zoom inZooms in.
Zoom outZooms out.

Clipping options

Clipping options

Set up clipping for the stroke.

Tools

Tools

Tools is a menu where you can find some curve related tools.

EntryWhat it does
Reset ViewResets the curve windows zoom.
Reset CurveResets the curve to the initial shape.

Handles

Handles

You can choose between Auto handle, Vector Handle and Auto Clamped.

EntryWhat it does
Position X / YThe position of the selectedc curve point.
Delete PointsDeletes the selected curve point.

Curve Presets

Curve Presets

A curve preset to start with.

Value Jitter

Randomize original value. Modifies the brightness of the stroke. You need to be in color attribute mode.

EntryWhat it does
Stroke RandomizationUse randomness per stroke, instead of while drawing a stroke. This will define a new random value when you draw a new stroke.
Use PressureUses the brush pressure to define how random the influence will be. Maximum pressure is maximum randomization.
Pressure Size Curve
Pressure Size Curve

Behind the pressure size button there is a button to reveal the size pressure curve panel. When you activate Size Pressure for tablets, then the Size Pressure curve becomes active, and can be adjusted.

The pressure size curve allows you to adjust the falloff curve for the tablet pressure. It shows when Use Pressure is activated. The curve panel shows when clicking at the button.

Selecting Points
Selecting Points

You can select curve points. This reveals two edit boxes for the x and y coordinate of this point.

Selected points can be moved around. Left click at them, hold the mouse button down and move them to a new location.

Adding Points
Adding Points

You can add new curve points by simply left clicking at the curve. Move the mouse to position them where you need it.

Navigation elements
EntryWhat it does
Zoom inZooms in.
Zoom outZooms out.

Clipping options

Clipping options

Set up clipping for the stroke.

Tools

Tools

Tools is a menu where you can find some curve related tools.

EntryWhat it does
Reset ViewResets the curve windows zoom.
Reset CurveResets the curve to the initial shape.

Handles

Handles

You can choose between Auto handle, Vector Handle and Auto Clamped.

EntryWhat it does
Position X / YThe position of the selectedc curve point.
Delete PointsDeletes the selected curve point.

Curve Presets

Curve Presets

A curve preset to start with.

Jitter

Add Jitter.

Use Pressure

The button behind the edit box enables tablet pressure sensitivity.

Pressure Size Curve
Pressure Size Curve

Behind the pressure size button there is a button to reveal the size pressure curve panel. When you activate Size Pressure for tablets, then the Size Pressure curve becomes active, and can be adjusted.

The pressure size curve allows you to adjust the falloff curve for the tablet pressure. It shows when Use Pressure is activated. The curve panel shows when clicking at the button.

Selecting Points
Selecting Points

You can select curve points. This reveals two edit boxes for the x and y coordinate of this point.

Selected points can be moved around. Left click at them, hold the mouse button down and move them to a new location.

Adding Points
Adding Points

You can add new curve points by simply left clicking at the curve. Move the mouse to position them where you need it.

Navigation elements
EntryWhat it does
Zoom inZooms in.
Zoom outZooms out.

Clipping options

Clipping options

Set up clipping for the stroke.

Tools

Tools

Tools is a menu where you can find some curve related tools.

EntryWhat it does
Reset ViewResets the curve windows zoom.
Reset CurveResets the curve to the initial shape.

Handles

Handles

You can choose between Auto handle, Vector Handle and Auto Clamped.

EntryWhat it does
Position X / YThe position of the selectedc curve point.
Delete PointsDeletes the selected curve point.

Curve Presets

Curve Presets

A curve preset to start with.

Stabilize Stroke subpanel

Stabilize Stroke subpanel

Draw lines with a delay to allow smooth strokes.

EntryWhat it does
RadiusThe minimum distance from last point before the stroke continues.
FactorSmooth stroke factor. Higher values gives smoother stroke.

Brush Settings Panel - Erase

Brush Settings Panel - Erase
Brush Settings Panel - Erase

Eraser hard, Eraser Point, Eraser Soft, Eraser Stroke

Brush Settings Panel - Erase
Brush Settings Panel - Erase

Size

The Radius edit box allows you to adjust the radius of the brush.

Use Pressure

The button behind the edit box enables tablet pressure sensitivity for radius.

Pressure Size Curve
Pressure Size Curve

Behind the pressure size button there is a button to reveal the size pressure curve panel. When you activate Size Pressure for tablets, then the Size Pressure curve becomes active, and can be adjusted.

The pressure size curve allows you to adjust the falloff curve for the tablet pressure. It shows when Use Pressure is activated. The curve panel shows when clicking at the button.

Selecting Points
Selecting Points

You can select curve points. This reveals two edit boxes for the x and y coordinate of this point.

Selected points can be moved around. Left click at them, hold the mouse button down and move them to a new location.

Adding Points
Adding Points

You can add new curve points by simply left clicking at the curve. Move the mouse to position them where you need it.

Navigation elements
EntryWhat it does
Zoom inZooms in.
Zoom outZooms out.

Clipping options

Clipping options

Set up clipping for the stroke.

Tools

Tools

Tools is a menu where you can find some curve related tools.

EntryWhat it does
Reset ViewResets the curve windows zoom.
Reset CurveResets the curve to the initial shape.

Handles

Handles

You can choose between Auto handle, Vector Handle and Auto Clamped.

EntryWhat it does
Position X / YThe position of the selectedc curve point.
Delete PointsDeletes the selected curve point.

Curve Presets

Curve Presets

A curve preset to start with.

Strength

The Strength edit box allows you to adjust the strength of the brush.

Use Pressure

The button behind the edit box enables tablet pressure sensitivity for strength.

Pressure Size Curve
Pressure Size Curve

Behind the pressure size button there is a button to reveal the size pressure curve panel. When you activate Size Pressure for tablets, then the Size Pressure curve becomes active, and can be adjusted.

The pressure size curve allows you to adjust the falloff curve for the tablet pressure. It shows when Use Pressure is activated. The curve panel shows when clicking at the button.

Selecting Points
Selecting Points

You can select curve points. This reveals two edit boxes for the x and y coordinate of this point.

Selected points can be moved around. Left click at them, hold the mouse button down and move them to a new location.

Adding Points
Adding Points

You can add new curve points by simply left clicking at the curve. Move the mouse to position them where you need it.

Navigation elements
EntryWhat it does
Zoom inZooms in.
Zoom outZooms out.

Clipping options

Clipping options

Set up clipping for the stroke.

Tools

Tools

Tools is a menu where you can find some curve related tools.

EntryWhat it does
Reset ViewResets the curve windows zoom.
Reset CurveResets the curve to the initial shape.

Handles

Handles

You can choose between Auto handle, Vector Handle and Auto Clamped.

EntryWhat it does
Position X / YThe position of the selectedc curve point.
Delete PointsDeletes the selected curve point.

Curve Presets

Curve Presets

A curve preset to start with.

EntryWhat it does
Keep CapsKeep the caps as they are. Do not flatten them.
Active LayerOnly edit the active layer of the object.

Brush Settings Panel - Fill

Brush Settings Panel - Fill
Brush Settings Panel - Fill
Brush Settings Panel - Fill
Brush Settings Panel - Fill
Brush Settings Panel - Fill
Brush Settings Panel - Fill

Note that the Fill tool does not fill an existing stroke like you would expect. It extends existing strokes with closed areas, or the border.

EntryWhat it does
DirectionThe fill direction. Fill Normal or Inverted.
PrecisionFactor for fill boundary accuracy. Higher values are more accurate but slower.
Leak SizeSize in pixels to consider the leak closed.
ThicknessThe thickness of the new created stroke drawn with the fill tool around existing strokes or the border.

Brush Settings Panel - Fill - Advanced Sub panel

Brush Settings Panel - Fill - Advanced Sub panel
Brush Settings Panel - Fill - Advanced Sub panel
Brush Settings Panel - Fill - Advanced Sub panel
Brush Settings Panel - Fill - Advanced Sub panel

Boundary

Boundary

The mode to draw the boundary lines.

Layers

Layers

What layers to use as boundaries.

EntryWhat it does
SimplifyNumber of simplify steps. Large values reduces Fill accuracy.
Ignore TransparencyShow transparent lines to use as boundary for filling.
Limit to ViewportThreshold to consider a color as transparent for filling.
Auto-Remove Fill GuidesAutomatically remove fill guide strokes after filling.

Gap closure sub panel

Gap closure sub panel
Gap closure sub panel

Size

Strokes end extension for closing gaps. A value of zero disables the feature.

Mode

Mode
EntryWhat it does
ExtendExtend strokes in straight lines.
RadiusConnect endpoints that are close together.
EntryWhat it does
Visual AidsShow help lines for stroke extension.
Stroke CollisionCheck if extend lines collides with the strokes.

Color Panel

Color Panel

The default grease pencil color is based at materials. And then this panel is greyed out and dysfunctional. But you can also choose to work with vertex colors instead. And then all the color panel features becomes activated.

Material / Vertex Color

Choose if you want to work with material based colors or with vertex colors. Turn it to vertex colors to activate the features.

Material / Vertex Color
Material / Vertex Color

This can also be done in the tool settings in the header.

Color picker

Define the color for your brush.

EntryWhat it does
Active colorThe active color is the left one. When you click the button with the two arrows down right then you can swap the color with the secondary color. Then this secondary color becomes the primary color, and is active. A click at one of the color fields will open a more detailed color dialog, to Set up the color by using rgb, hsv and hex colors and with value sliders.
Brush colors flipFlips the primary color with the secondary color.

Mode

Mode

How the vertex color is applied.

Mix Factor

Factor used to mix the vertex color to get final color.

Color Panel - Palette sub panel

Color Panel - Palette sub panel
Color Panel - Palette sub panel

Here you will find a predefined color palette, and here you can create a color palette for later reuse.

The color palette cannot be saved externally. It is part of the current blend file. You can however append color palettes from other blend files.

The currently active color is the one with the triangle at it.

The elements are explained from left to right and from top to bottom.

Palette browser

Palette browser

The button at the left opens a drop down list to choose between your palettes.

EntryWhat it does
Edit BoxRead the name of the currently active palette. You can also rename the palette here. A click into the edit box makes the name editable.
Number of usersSee how many users the palette currently has.
Fake UserFake User sets the element to have a fake user. Zero user data-blocks are normally not saved. But sometimes you want to force the data to be kept even when the data block has no user.
Add paletteAdd a new palette.
Remove PaletteClicking at this button removes the palette. Note that you need to save, close Bforartists and reload the blend file to remove the palette completely.
New Palette colorAdjust a color in the color picker. Then click at the add button to add this color to the palette.
Delete Palette colorSelect the color in the palette, then click at the minus button to remove it.
Move Palette Color up and downWith these two buttons you can move the active color up or down in the palette.

Sort By

Sort By

Sort the palette by different methods.

Palette Colors

Palette Colors

The actual list of the current palette colors. Click at one to make it the active one that gets used for painting.