Freehand Hole

Use Freehand Hole  to cut out holes within the selected fill area, by drawing outlines to define the holes.

Note: This function only affects the currently selected fill area.

Select Freehand Hole

• In the Freehand Create toolbar, click the Freehand Hole  button.

• Choose Create > Draw Hole > Freehand Hole.

• Press ^⌥H

Draw a Hole in a Fill Area

1. In the work area or FilmStrip, select the area in which you want to cut the hole.

2. Select the Freehand Create toolbar.

3. Click the Freehand Hole button .

4. Draw a line around the edge of the desired area for the hole.

5. When the area is complete, lift the pen from the tablet (or release the mouse button). The area is closed with a straight line back to the start point.

Note: It is recommended to draw back to the start point. However, you can adjust the shape of the hole afterwards, if it is not the exact shape you desired.

6. Continue to cut as many fill holes as desired.

7. Control–click and choose Finish Freehand Hole Tool to deselect, or simply select another Create tool.

Note: Use Delete Hole  to remove a hole. See Delete Hole.

QuickStitch™ Hole

Point Hole

QuickStitch™ + AutoHole

Creating Holes

Create Freehand Area or Line

Create Point Area or Line

Point Hole

Freehand Emboss Line

Point Emboss Line

Freehand MultiWave Line

Point MultiWave Line

Freehand and Point Create Functions