Autodesk SketchBook Designer 2011 [Old Version] by Autodesk

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Autodesk SketchBook Designer boasts a unique hybrid paint and vector platform that creative individuals need to quickly transform ideas into compelling artwork and design iterations. Built to enhance the creative process, SketchBook Designer provides a new approach to digital sketching and illustration, a powerful asset for design professionals and illustrators of all levels.

Product Features

• Unique Hybrid Raster/Vector Environment
• Optimized for both pen-based (freehand) and mouse interactions
• Highly discoverable interface; easy to use without compromising quality or functionality

The Hybrid Paint Vector Environment

Whether creating freehand sketches, tight technical line-work, or assembling photos and images to compose new imagery, the hybrid paint/vector environment allows artwork to be easily edited and modified, providing users with a high degree of both control and flexibility.

• Easy-to-use curve creation and editing
• Simultaneously warp paint and vector layer contents
• Library of brushes that can be used on both paint and vector layers
• Import and export curve data (DWG)

Advanced tools for exploration

• Full control of multiple layers, including layer blending, folders, and symmetry
• Dynamic symmetry allows interactive exploration of radial or mirror patterns
• Interactive fills and gradients give you full control of exploring color schemes and shape definition
• Use SketchBook Designer “Pages” to branch ideas by duplicating works-in-progress
• Dynamically transform and reassemble image assets and layers to freely explore ideas
• Change line thickness, brush styles, shape and color of vector curves at any time
• Use shape recognition and interactive smoothing while creating or editing any curve

Note: This version does not include the AutoCAD Add-in (Autodesk SketchBook Designer for AutoCAD)