206 Macintosh
User's
Handbook
• Pencil
• Paint brush
• Spray can
• Line
We will now use the paint brush in conjunction with
constraints to draw the table top for the picnic scene. Select the
paint brush
and
position it on the drawing surface. Depress the
Shift key and
drag
horizontally to draw a line. This line should
be long enough to hold the picnic basket, thermos,
and
water-
melon upon it.
The pencil and spray can operate with constraints in
exactly the same manner as the paint brush.
We
will
not
elaborate further
on
these tools.
The line operates somewhat differently
than
the pencil,
paint brush,
or
spray can when used with constraints. We will
use the constrained feature
of
the line
to
draw the legs for the
picnic table. When used in conjunction with the Shift key, the
operator
may
draw
using the line horizontally, vertically,
or
at
a 45 degree angle. Experiment by drawing a line using con-
straints. Notice
that
the line
jumps
in graduations
of
45
degrees
as the cross hairs pass the halfway points between angles. With
the line thickness set to the fourth line and the Shift key
pressed, drag the cross hairs so as to
draw
the table legs
at
a
45
degree angle.
To
make both legs symmetrical, draw one, then
select, copy,
and
paste it. Then flip the copy horizontally and
reposition it
on
the table.
Position the table so
that
all
of
the items will fit
on
it. Use
the lasso to place each item
on
the table. Then use FatBits and
the pencil to patch the drawing if necessary.
We have nearly completed the scene. The next constraint
subject will help finish it. The rectangle, rounded rectangle,
and ellipse can be used to constrain squares, rounded squares,
and
circles, respectively. Here
we
use the term constrain in
that
we
limit the shape
of
the figure. Use the constrained ellipse
to
draw a circular sun over the hill. Now, add the finishing
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