Point Hole

Use Point Hole FHand_Point_Hole_icon03677.jpg to cut out holes within the currently selected fill area, by placing points or drawing Bezier lines to define the holes.QkSt_eg_mot_fill_hole_bord.jpg

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

Select Point Hole

Place Points to Create 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 Point Create Precise_Create_toolbar_icon03682.jpg toolbar.

  3. Note: To draw the hole with a Bezier Line, click Bezier ModeBezier_Mode_icon03684.jpg, then draw your hole. See Bezier Mode for information on drawing Bezier Lines.

  4. Click the Point Hole button FHand_Point_Hole_icon03686.jpg.

  5. Click to place the first point for the edge of the desired hole.

  6. Continue placing points around the desired hole, such as a chosen section of the background picture.
    If you are following the picture, place a point every time the direction of the picture outline changes. A curved line is drawn.

  7. To create a corner or straight edge, hold down the Shift key when placing a point.

  8. To change the position of an existing point, move the pointer over it until the point becomes the cross pointer Move_pointer03688.jpg, then drag the point.

  9. Double-click or press Return to complete the hole. The hole appears in the fill area.

  10. Continue to cut as many holes as desired.

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

Note: Use Delete Hole Delete_Hole_icon03690.jpg to remove a hole. See Delete Hole.

QuickStitch™ Hole

Freehand Hole

QuickStitch™ + AutoHole

Creating Holes

Create Freehand Area or Line

Create Point Area or Line

Freehand Hole

Freehand Emboss Line

Point Emboss Line

Freehand MultiWave Line

Point MultiWave Line

Freehand and Point Create Functions