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The Brush Styles palette appears by default in the palette area, on the right side of the screen. This tool enables you to modify existing hatch patterns and create new ones You can also define and edit bitmap and gradient patterns. Brush styles can be used to fill a closed 2D object, either by using an object's Brush Properties (see Properties Windowor  or by Hatching (see Hatching).

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Note: You can use this tool to update existing patterns. Select the hatch, bitmap, or gradient pattern, make the changes, and click Update. Return to the drawing, and the fill will update in each object where it appears. If the update is not immediate, click the object in Select mode.

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 Define the new vector on the screen. The first point of the vector controls where the Center color appears. The second point of the vector controls the angle of the four lines.


Custom Gradient

Use this type to create a custom polyline and apply colors to each polyline point. The results will resemble a Diamond Gradient, but can have numerous points, each with its own color.
Color 1 runs from the center outward to each point. By default there are three other points (triangular polyline). To change the polyline, click the icon with the three dots.

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