Making marks on a vector layer
Now that we have a layer to put our vectors on, it's time to draw on it! Just about any drawing tool can be used on a vector layer, but of course, each produces different results.
Getting ready
Again, you will need a file open to complete the following recipe. Any file will do. Also, you will need the Layer palette visible. If it is not already visible, go to Window | Layer to open it. Follow the instructions from the Creating a vector layer recipe to add a vector layer to the file, and make sure that it is the active (selected) layer.
How to do it…
The following steps will walk us through drawing on a vector layer with an inking pen tool:
- Select your favorite inking pen. The examples in this recipe use the G-pen.
- Be sure that the vector layer is selected in the Layer palette. A vector layer will have the vector layer icon above the layer name. This icon is circled in the following screenshot:
- Draw a line with the chosen pen tool.
- To verify that the line...
