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This part will explain how to launch CLIP STUDIO PAINT and its initial screen.
■ When using Windows/macOS
1 Once the installation of CLIP STUDIO PAINT is complete, a corresponding portal application "CLIP STUDIO” icon will be automatically created. Click the CLIP STUDIO icon.
2 Click [PAINT] after starting CLIP STUDIO PAINT.
3 CLIP STUDIO PAINT starts.
A white canvas is automatically created after CLIP STUDIO PAINT starts. The canvas (the white area displayed in the middle) is equivalent to the paper used when drawing illustrations in non-digital form. Draw your images here.
Screen Configuration
This section describes the elements such as palettes that are displayed by default.
(1) [Tool] palette
This allows you to select tools for drawing illustrations or manga.
(2) [Sub tool] palette
This allows you to change the settings of each tool.
(3) [Tool Property] palette
This allows you to adjust the settings of the currently selected sub tool.
(4) [Brush size] palette
This allows you to adjust the size of the brush currently being used.
(5) [Color] palette
This allows you to select the drawing color.
(6) [Command] bar
This allows you to quickly perform operations such as creating a new canvas or saving your canvas.
(7) [Material] palette
This palette is used to manage the various materials used for drawing illustrations and manga. The materials can be dragged and dropped to the canvas for use.
(8) [Navigator] palette
Manages the view of the image displayed on the canvas window. This allows you to adjust settings such as the display position, scale and angle.
(9) [Layer Property] palette [PRO/EX]
This allows you to configure various settings for layers. It can also be used to display and switch tools and sub tools available for use in the selected layer.
(10) [Layer] palette
This allows you to manage your layers, which are essential for digital illustrations and manga.
(11) [Timeline] palette
It is the palette that can decide the timing and superposition of visible cels regarding the animation timeline.
When using a tablet
1. Tap the Clip Studio icon.
2. CLIP STUDIO PAINT starts.
A white canvas is automatically created after CLIP STUDIO PAINT starts. The canvas (the white area displayed in the middle) is equivalent to the paper used when drawing illustrations in non-digital form. Draw your images here.
<Screen Configuration>
This section describes the elements such as palettes that are displayed by default.
(1) [Tool] palette
This allows you to select tools for drawing illustrations or manga.
(2) The [Quick Access] palette
Tap to display the [Quick Access] palette. With this palette, you can register your frequently used tools, menu commands, and colors. Registered functions can be easily executed from the [Quick Access] palette.
(3) [Sub Tool] palette
Tap to display the [Sub Tool] palette. This allows you to change the settings of each tool.
(4) The [Tool Property] palette
Tap to display the [Tool Property] palette. This allows you to adjust the settings of the currently selected sub tool.
(5) The [Brush Size] palette
Tap to display the [Brush Size] palette. This allows you to adjust the size of the brush currently being used.
(6) The [Color Wheel] palette
Tap to display the [Color Wheel] palette. Tap or drag within the [Color Wheel] to select a drawing color.
(7) The [Color Set] palette
Tap to display the [Color Set] palette. In addition to selecting a color from a list of typical colors, this allows you to register and manage frequently used colors as a [Color Set].
(8) The [Color History] palette
Tap to display the [Color History] palette. This shows your recently used colors. You can select a drawing color by clicking the tiles.
(9) The [Layer Property] palette
Tap to display the [Layer Property] palette. This allows you to configure various settings for layers. You can also display and switch between tools and sub tools that can be used on the currently selected layer.
(10) [Layer] palette
Tap to display the [Layer] palette. This allows you to manage your layers, which are essential for digital illustrations and manga.
(11) The [Material] palette
Tap to display the [Material] palette. This palette is used to manage various materials that can be utilized for the creation of illustrations and manga. The materials can be dragged to the canvas for use.
(12) [Command] bar
This allows you to quickly perform operations such as creating a new canvas or saving your canvas.
■ Changing the interface color
In CLIP STUDIO PAINT it is possible to change the interface color.
Select the [File] menu （[CLIP STUDIO PAINT] menu for macOS/iPad) → [Preferences].
You can change the color via the [Color] settings by selecting [Interface] in the [Preferences] dialog.
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