Isabella Flores
PaintShop Pro is an AI-driven photo editing and design software that allows users to create preset shapes such as callouts, arrows, flowers, and gears. These preset shapes can be used as layers, frames, and picture tubes, and can be modified in terms of fill, stroke, opacity, and blend mode. While there is no native tool in PaintShop Pro to convert a raster layer to a vector, it is possible to create your own preset shapes by using one of the available vector tools, such as the Ellipse tool, the Rectangle tool, or the Symmetric Shape tool. Additionally, preset shapes can be purchased and installed, providing a wide range of options for personal and commercial use.
| Characteristics | Values |
|---|---|
| How to activate the Preset Shapes tool | Click on the Callout icon on the Tools toolbar or press P on your keyboard |
| How to select a preset shape | Open the Shape list dropdown window and select a shape; use the Category dropdown to display only certain types of shapes |
| How to change the color of a preset shape | Uncheck the Retain style check box on the Tool Options palette and select colors from the Materials palette |
| How to make a preset shape transparent | Click the Transparent button under the Background and Fill swatch before dragging out your shape |
| How to create your own preset shape | Use one of the available vector tools (Ellipse tool, Rectangle tool, Symmetric Shape tool, etc.) to create your design, then export it as a Preset Shape |
| How to use preset shapes | Use them as layers, frames, picture tubes, or patterns; combine them with other shapes, create new items, or use them in images |
| How to edit preset shapes | Modify the fill, stroke, stroke width, line style, opacity, blend mode, etc. via the layer panel or toolbox in PSP |
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What You'll Learn
Activating the preset shapes tool
Locating the Preset Shapes Tool
To begin, you need to locate the Preset Shapes tool within PaintShop Pro. The tool is part of the Shape tool group, which includes other tools such as the Rectangle tool, the Ellipse tool, and the Symmetric Shape tool. Click on the Callout icon on the Tools toolbar to activate the Preset Shapes tool. Alternatively, you can simply press the "P" key on your keyboard to activate it directly.
Using the Tool Options Palette
Once the Preset Shapes tool is activated, you will see the Tool Options palette appear along the top of your workspace. This palette provides various settings and options for customising your preset shapes. You can choose from a wide range of preset shapes by opening the Shape list dropdown window. If you want to narrow down your options, you can use the Category dropdown to display specific types of shapes, such as arrows, flowers, gears, or callouts.
Customising Shape Appearance
The Tool Options palette also allows you to customise the appearance of your preset shapes. If you want to change the colour, simply uncheck the "Retain style" checkbox. This will enable you to select your desired colours from the Materials palette. The bottom swatch (Background colour) sets the fill colour, while the top swatch (Foreground colour) determines the outline colour. If you prefer a transparent shape without a fill, click the Transparent button under the Background and Fill swatch before drawing your shape.
Working with Vector and Raster Layers
When working with preset shapes, it's important to understand the difference between vector and raster layers. Placing a preset shape on a vector layer makes it easier to edit. If you attempt to draw a vector shape on a raster layer, PaintShop Pro will automatically create a new vector layer for your shape. To ensure your preset shape is placed on the current vector layer, mark the "Create on Vector" checkbox on the Tool Options palette. If no vector layer exists, marking this checkbox will create one for your preset shape.
Saving and Reusing Preset Shapes
You can save your own preset shapes to reuse in future projects. To do this, create your desired shape using the available vector tools, such as the Rectangle tool or the Pen tool. Once you're satisfied with your shape, save it as a .pspimage file. However, keep in mind that saving in this format will not allow you to resize and redraw the shape in other projects. To make your preset shape more versatile, export it as a Preset Shape. Give your shape a suitable name, group the individual objects, and then export it again. Now, your custom preset shape is ready to be used and resized in future projects.
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Selecting a preset shape
To select a preset shape in PaintShop Pro, you must first activate the Preset Shapes tool. You can do this by clicking on the Callout icon on the Tools toolbar or by pressing 'P' on your keyboard. Once activated, the Tool Options palette will present you with various settings.
To access the different preset shapes, open the Shape list dropdown window. From here, you can select a preset shape. If you want to filter the options, you can choose a category from the Category dropdown.
If you want to change the colour of the preset shape, first uncheck the Retain style checkbox on the Tool Options palette. Then, select your desired colours from the Materials palette. The Background colour (bottom swatch) sets the fill colour, while the Foreground colour (top swatch) sets the outline colour. If you do not want your preset shape to have a fill, click the Transparent button under the Background and Fill swatch before dragging out your shape.
You can also create your own custom preset shapes in PaintShop Pro. To do this, you will need to create your design using one of the available vector tools. You can use the Ellipse tool, the Rectangle tool, the Symmetric Shape tool, the Preset shape tool, the Pen tool, or even the Text tool. Once you have created your shape, you can save it as a .pspimage file and reuse it later. However, this will not allow you to redraw it on another project in a different size. Therefore, you will need to export it as a Preset Shape.
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Changing the colour of the preset shape
To change the colour of a preset shape in PaintShop Pro, you must first activate the Preset Shapes tool. To do this, click on the Callout icon on the Tools toolbar or press 'P' on your keyboard.
Once the tool is activated, the Tool Options palette will present you with various settings. To change the colour of the preset shape, uncheck the Retain Style checkbox on the Tool Options palette. The Retain Style checkbox is only available when the Preset Shape tool is active.
Now, you can select your desired colours from the Materials palette. The Background colour (bottom swatch) sets the fill colour, and the Foreground colour (top swatch) sets the outline colour. If you do not want your preset shape to have a fill, click the Transparent button under the Background and Fill swatch before dragging out your shape.
Additionally, you can apply a custom fill by unmarking the Retain style checkbox. On the Materials palette, click the Background and Fill properties box, and choose a fill colour. Click the Foreground and Stroke properties box to choose an outline colour.
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Saving your own preset shapes
To save your own preset shapes in Paint Shop Pro, you must first create your design using one of the available vector tools. You can use the Ellipse tool, the Rectangle tool, the Symmetric Shape tool, the Preset Shape tool, the Pen tool, or even the Text tool.
Once you have created your shape, you will need to open the Vector1 layer by clicking on the little triangle to the left of it in the Layers Palette. You can then save this as a .pspimage file, but this will not allow you to redraw it on another project in a different size. Therefore, you will need to export it as a Preset Shape.
To do this, make sure your shape is the active image and choose File > Export > Shape. In the Export Shape Library dialog box, type the name for the shape you are saving, and click OK. The file will be saved to your Shapes folder.
If you used a white background when creating your shape, you will need to delete that background layer before exporting. The shape must have a transparent background, which can be achieved by using a transparent raster background when initially creating your shape.
You can also save Tool Options palette settings as presets.
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Using preset shapes as frames
Preset shapes in Paint Shop Pro can be used as frames for images, and you can also use them as a source for picture tubes and patterns. They can be used to create a wide variety of objects such as callouts, arrows, flowers, hearts, and other basic shapes. The preset shapes for PSP are all vectors and can be set to any size and colour. They can be solid colours, gradients, patterns, or textures.
To activate the Preset Shapes tool, click on the Callout icon on the Tools toolbar or press P on your keyboard. Once you have activated the tool, the Tool Options palette along the top will present you with various settings. You can open the Shape list dropdown window to select a preset shape, and within this window, you can use the Category dropdown to display only certain types of shapes.
If you want to place the preset shape on the current vector layer, mark the "Create on Vector" check box on the Tool Options palette. If no vector layer exists, marking this check box creates one for the preset shape. If this check box is unmarked, the preset shape is placed on a raster layer. Placing a preset shape on a vector layer makes it easier to edit.
If you want to apply a custom fill, unmark the Retain style check box. On the Materials palette, click the Background and Fill properties box, and choose a fill colour. Click the Foreground and Stroke properties box and choose an outline colour. If you do not want the line segments to have a fill, click the Transparent button.
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Frequently asked questions
To activate the Preset Shapes tool, click on the Callout icon on the Tools toolbar or press P on your keyboard.
Once you have activated the tool, the Tool Options palette will present you with various settings. You can open the Shape list dropdown window to select a preset shape, and within this window, you can use the Category dropdown to display only certain types of shapes.
First, uncheck the Retain style checkbox on the Tool Options palette. Then, select your desired colours from the Materials palette. The Background colour sets the fill colour, and the Foreground colour sets the outline colour.
If you don't want your preset shape to have a fill, click the Transparent button under the Background and Fill swatch before drawing out your shape.
You can create your own preset shapes using one of the available vector tools, such as the Ellipse tool, the Rectangle tool, or the Preset shape tool. Once you have created your shape, you can save it as a .pspimage file to reuse later. To export your new design, assign the correct name and select File > Export > Shape.
