
Layer > Combine copies of displayed layer (Merges all visible layers into a separate layer, aka PS’s monster shortcut of Ctrl+Alt+Shift+E) Layer > Merge with layer below / Combine selected layer (these two are different, and unlike in PS where Ctrl+E works for both, it is separate for CSP) Settings I recommend checking, mostly because these are what I personally care about:Įdit > Convert brightness to opacity (converts degrees of white to degrees of transparency, useful for things like lineart) I hope this helps people who feel somewhat lost when they open the program for the first time >sub colour switching), specific tools (even custom brushes) and auto actions. * There’s a note at the end of this post with a download link to my layout and hotkey settings, plus instructions on how to enable it. In my case, I wanted something more similar to SAI to make the software transition smoother (old habits die hard I guess). On the bright side, CSP is incredibly flexible with its settings and there are many ways to adapt it to suit what you’re accustomed to. I can see why and I have to admit the default layout looks a little overwhelming in the beginning. Unfortunately I feel like the UI deters some people from using it (including my friends…).

It has the smoothness and blending of SAI, a really good brush system and some of Photoshop’s capabilities without the heaviness of the software. If you have any other questions, feel free to ask and I'll get to them when I'm free.I’ve been using Clip Studio Paint (aka Manga Studio 5) for the last 2 years and I really cannot recommend it enough. Hold Alt + Shift + Left Click (Drag) to rotate 45°ĬTRL / Shift / ALT are the magical keys to tweak rulers. Hold Alt + Left Click (Drag) to rotate the rulers. Special - Hold CTRL + Shift + Alt + Left Click (Drag) the outer control points with the Ellipse rulers to adjust the shape in respect to perspective. Additionally this will adjust the perspective for the Grid ruler.

Hold CTRL + Shift + Left Click (Drag) to move the rulers while snapping to an axis. Likewise - Hold CTRL + Left Click (Drag) to move the other rulers around like the Symmetry, General and Grid. (Although I will abuse the hell out of the Symmetry and General Rulers when I need to) There are 4 types of rulers and you can have 1 of each active at any given time, with some rulers taking priority (General Rulers and Symmetry having highest priority with Grid taking 3rd and Perspective last.)Īs helpful as the Perspective rulers want to be, I still prefer using a perspective grid template when dealing with perspective in general.

The Icons at the top controls which axis your cursor snaps to ~ So keep that in mind if you're struggling to get the cursor to follow the correct axis. Hold CTRL + Left Click (Drag) to adjust the points on the perspective ruler.
