1, select

(1) heap: after selecting several pictures, click on the heap to create a folder (classification), and drag files to add to the folder, or drag them into the heap or drag them out of the folder.

Preview: See the big picture. Shortcut: Open the preview with two fingers, and close the preview with two fingers.

Slide files from right to left: share, copy and delete.

Click on the name of the work to rename the file.

(2) Share: export pictures in the formats of Procreate, psd, pdf, jpeg, png, tiff, animated gif, animated png and animated mp4.

(3) Copy: Copy with the layer.

(4) Delete: Delete files.

2, import, photos

Import files such as pictures into Procreate.

3. Plus sign

To create a canvas, click the plus sign in the upper right corner to create a custom canvas:

(1) Size: Set the height, width, DPI (resolution 300 can be printed, 150 can be shared) and the maximum number of layers (the greater the width and height, the smaller the maximum number of layers).

(2) Color configuration: divided into RGB (standard four colors) and CMYK (printing four colors) modes.

(3) Slow motion setting: You can turn on animation assistant, turn the layer into an animation frame, and set the video definition, such as 1080, 2K, 4K, low quality, excellent quality, studio quality and lossless.

(4) Canvas properties: you can set the background and background color.

You can also create default canvases: screen size, square, A4, A3, 4K, 4x6 photos, etc.

Second, the drawing page

Two fingers can enlarge and shrink the canvas, and quickly rub the drawing paper, which will adapt to the screen size.

A set of tools in the upper right corner:

1, brush tool

From top to bottom on the left is:

(1) Adjust the brush thickness: thick at the top and thin at the bottom.

(2) Color absorption: Click once and a color ring will appear, or click the color to be absorbed on the canvas. Shortcuts for color absorption: hold down the color to be absorbed with one finger, hold down the key, and click on the canvas with the other hand, and six switchable shortcuts will appear, each of which can be customized by long press.

(3) Adjust the brush transparency: the top 100% is opaque and the bottom 0% is completely transparent.

(4) Undo the previous step: the double pointing screen of the shortcut can be operated many times.

(5) Return to the previous step: shortcut key 3 points to the screen and can be operated for multiple times.

Note: If you return to the gallery, the history will be deleted and you cannot withdraw or return.

The brush tool in the upper right corner opens:

(1) Drag the brush to adjust the position of the brush. When the left column slides down, a plus button appears. Click "Create a new folder" to store commonly used brushes in a centralized way (add brushes, drag them to the folder and release them).

(2) Common brushes: dry ink brushes are commonly used for drafts and line drawings, and studio brushes are also commonly used.

(3) Copy and delete the brush: slide the brush from right to left, and you can choose to copy or delete it.

(4) Click the brush to enter the brush studio and reset the brush:

Changing the distance can bring up the effect of dotted line.

Click about this brush, and the brush name can be modified in the upper right corner.

2, daubing tools

To smear the picture, you can choose brush strokes.

3. Rubber tools

Erase the content in the picture and you can choose the brush strokes.

4. Layer

(1) Drag to adjust the up and down position of the layer. Click the plus sign in the upper right corner to create a new blank layer above the current layer. After clicking a layer, slide other layers to the right to select multiple layers at the same time. After selecting multiple layers, swipe up to create a new group.

(2) expand n:

The transparency of that entire lay can be adjusted.

Overlay relation of adjustable layers: generally normal, and can be modified to positive overlay mode.

Positive superposition: deepen the effect and can be used to draw shadows.

Add: Brightening effect, which can be used to draw highlights and metallic feeling.

(3) Click the layer thumbnail to display the list:

Rename: Name the layer.

Select: Select all the contents in this layer.

Copy: Copy all the contents of this layer.

Fill Layer: Fill the entire layer with the current color.

Clear selection

Alpha Lock: After the layer is locked, the redrawn content is only valid for the area with content, but the newly drawn content cannot be moved and adjusted.

Mask: add a layer of white mask, white means display, black means no display, and can be covered with a black brush.

Clip Mask: After selecting a clip mask for this layer, a new blank layer will be created above this layer. The content drawn by this layer is only valid in the area with content at the lower level, and the newly drawn content can be adjusted by moving.

Invert: Invert the color of this layer.

Reference:

Fill and color the enclosed area. You can drag colors from the color swatch to this area. Don't let go. All adjustments change the fill threshold. The farther to the left, the larger the space between the color area and the line drawing, and the rightmost is to draw the color all over the canvas.

Merge upward: merge with the previous layer.

Merge Down: Merge with the next level.

Shortcut for merging layers: You can merge multiple layers at once by pinching with two fingers.

Note: Do not merge layers with different layer modes. You can select multiple layers and click on the top right corner to create a new group, so that you can keep different blending modes for each layer.

5, color sample

If you want to save a color, you can click on the blank whiteboard and call it directly at that location next time.

There is a set of tools in the upper left corner:

1, gallery

Click here to automatically save the current picture and return to the gallery page.

2, operation (shaped like a small wrench)

(1) Add: You can add words and pictures and copy and paste them.

(2) Canvas: You can enlarge and reduce the size of the cut canvas, and turn on animation assistance and drawing guidance (auxiliary lines).

(3) Sharing: Pictures can be stored.

(4) Video: You can export videos that can speed up the painting process.

(5) Preference setting: You can set the pressure curve of the brush.

Light painting reproduction: Raise the curve upward.

Redrawing and highlighting: lowering curves.

(6) Gesture control: You can set your fingers not to draw in the routine (to prevent accidental touch), or you can set shortcut keys according to your habits.

Step 2 adjust

You can adjust the blur, hue, saturation and so on. Click on the canvas and slide left and right to resize.

3. supporters

You can select the content in the picture and use the brush to freely frame it.

Step 4 adjust

You can resize, flip, and so on. You are also free to change it.

Some finger control methods:

1. After drawing a straight line, the pen tip can become a straight line. At this time, the length and direction of the straight line can be adjusted. Click on the screen to turn along 45 (put the pen first, then let go), and the line will turn into a broken line if it turns too hard.

2. After drawing a circle, the pen tip can become a circle. At this time, you can adjust the size of the circle. Click on the screen to turn it into a complete circle.

3. After drawing the rectangle, the pen tip can become a standard rectangle. At this time, you can adjust the size of the rectangle, and click on the screen to become a square.

4. Tap the screen with four fingers: Enter/Exit Immersion Mode.

5. Slide down in three directions, and you can choose to copy and paste, and the copied content will create a new layer.

6. Quickly slide three fingers horizontally to clear the layer.

Long press the small color block in the upper right corner to return to the previous color and switch between the two colors.