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.. _tool-grease-pencil-draw-erase:
**********
Erase Tool
**********
.. reference::
:Mode: Draw Mode
:Tool: :menuselection:`Toolbar --> Brush`
The Erase tool erases already drawn strokes.
The Erase tool uses any of the Grease Pencil *Erase* draw mode brushes.
Activating a brush from an asset shelf or brush selector will also activate this tool for convenience.
Tool Settings
=============
Brush Asset
-----------
The asset selector can be used to open a pop-up asset browser to select the active brush asset for the tool.
See :ref:`brush-management-utility-operators` for more information.
Brush Settings
--------------
Radius
The radius of the brush in pixels.
:kbd:`F` allows you to change the brush size interactively by dragging the pointer or
by typing a number then confirm.
:bl-icon:`stylus_pressure` (Size Pressure)
Adjusts the radius based on the stylus pressure when using a :ref:`Graphics Tablet <hardware-tablet>`.
Strength
Control how much will affect the eraser has on the stroke transparency (alpha).
You can change the brush strength interactively by pressing :kbd:`Shift-F`
in the 3D Viewport and then moving the pointer and then :kbd:`LMB`.
You can also enter the size numerically.
:bl-icon:`stylus_pressure` (Strength Pressure)
Adjusts the strength based on the stylus pressure when using a :ref:`Graphics Tablet <hardware-tablet>`.
.. _bpy.types.BrushGpencilSettings.eraser_mode:
Mode
Determines how the erase tool behaves.
:Dissolve:
To simulate a raster type eraser, this eraser type
affects the strength and thickness of the strokes before actually delete a point.
:Point: Delete one point at a time.
:Stroke: Delete an entire stroke.
Cursor
^^^^^^
The cursor can be disabled by toggling the checkbox in the *Cursor* pop-over menu.
Usage
=====
Selecting a Brush
-----------------
In the Tool Settings select the brush to use with the tool.
The Erase tool uses :ref:`Erase Brush <grease_pencil-draw-brushes-erase>` types (soft, point and stroke).
Dissolve Erasing
----------------
- Select an erase brush of type Soft/Hard.
- Adjust brush settings.
- Click and hold :kbd:`LMB` or use the :kbd:`Pen` tip to delete strokes on the viewport.
.. list-table::
* - .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_soft-01.png
:width: 200px
Original drawing.
- .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_soft-02.png
:width: 200px
The eraser affect the transparency of the strokes.
- .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_soft-03.png
:width: 200px
Final result.
Point Erasing
-------------
- Select an erase brush of type Point.
- Adjust brush settings.
- Click and hold :kbd:`LMB` or use the :kbd:`Pen` tip to delete strokes on the viewport.
.. list-table::
* - .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_point-01.png
:width: 200px
Original drawing.
- .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_point-02.png
:width: 200px
The eraser delete one point at a time.
- .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_point-03.png
:width: 200px
Final result.
Stroke Erasing
--------------
- Select an erase brush of type Stroke.
- Adjust brush settings.
- Click and hold :kbd:`LMB` or use the :kbd:`Pen` tip to delete strokes on the viewport.
.. list-table::
* - .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_stroke-01.png
:width: 200px
Original drawing.
- .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_stroke-02.png
:width: 200px
The eraser delete one stroke at a time.
- .. figure:: /images/grease-pencil_modes_draw_tools_erase_stroke-03.png
:width: 200px
Final result.
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