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Create custom tools

When you drag a copy of a tool onto a shelf or marking menu, that copy of the tool retains its own settings. You can use this feature to access different tool configurations quickly.

Previous: Manage shelves

Create a custom tool

1  Drag a copy of a tool to a shelf or marking menu.

2  Set the options of the tool.

3  Hold and double-click the tool copy to rename it.

Drag a custom tool onto a shelf

1  Double-click the tool icon on the palette and set its options.

2  -drag the icon in the option window onto a shelf.



Note

The icon in the option window represents a copy of the tool with the current settings.

Customize a tool already on a shelf

1  Double-click the tool on the shelf and set its options.

2  Click Save.

Note

The settings of any other copies of the tool on the shelves or on the palette will not change.

Next: Customize marking menus

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