![]() If the author provides a conf file, always remember you should never overwrite yours with it. And usually the part where everything gets confusing is in editing the conf files. Restart SAI (quit and open it again).Usually you’ll download a brush or texture from a source and the author will try to explain how to install them. Elemap, blotmap, brushtex or papertex).Įdit the corresponding conf file or files. Copy or uncompress the new brush or texture image files on the folders specified by the brush or texture author (i.e. For nf, the number is 1 for blotmaps and 2 for elemaps. Remember we wrote before there were two type of brush maps?So, finallyHOW TO INSTALL NEW BRUSHES AND TEXTURESUp to this point I assume you’ve understood all previous explanations. Each line must follow this format:number,path to the BMP image fileFor example, the first line in my nf is:1,blotmap/Noise.bmpWhere blotmap is the folder and Noise.bmp is the BMP image file we’re referring to.Now, about that number, it follows this simple rules. ![]() If there’s an “Open with” menu item, but a new window appears instead, choose “Notepad” from the list of programs.Sorry if I didn’t provide screenshots at this point.Now you should have a conf file open, which looks like this:Each line describes an item on SAI’s lists and refers to an image file located in the folders. If a submenu opens, choose “Notepad” from that submenu’s items. If there’s an “Open with” menu item, click on it. Notepad should open with the file contents. If there’s an “Edit” menu item, click it. Try these methods, in order, until one works on your computer. Notepad should open with the file contents.If that doesn’t work then right-click on the conf file you wish to edit.Ī menu will open. SAI handles three things: brush shapes, brush textures and paper textures, remember? Well, these three files are the master lists of – Like its name says, this file contains the list of brushes forms (i.e. shapes or maps).nf – This file contains the list of brushes – Pretty straightforward, right? This one has the paper textures.HOW TO EDIT A SAI CONF FILEDouble-click on a conf file to edit. What are these files? They are lists of the things we described above. On SAI they can be chosen on the Layers panel:THE SAI CONF FILESWe are only interested on these configuration files: nf, nf and nf. They are the ones you choose here, right below the brush shape:papertex contains paper textures. Unrelated to brushes textures, these are textures you apply on a layer. A brush can have a certain shape and it can have a texture.įor example, a simple circle brush shape can have a “dirt” texture. They are the ones you choose here, on the brush panel:brushtex contains brushes textures. There are two types of maps which behave differently, which is why they are kept in two separate folders. If you open any of these folders you’ll see they contain BMP files, which are image files just like JPGs or GIFs.blotmap and elemap contain the brushes shapes (“maps”). Not that difficult, huh?THE SAI FOLDERSThe only folders that interest us are blotmap, brushtex, elemap and papertex. This is where your SAI is installed with all its system files. Click on the Open File Location button.A new window will appear. Click on Properties.A window will appear. Right click on the icon and you’ll get a menu like this. It can be located on your Start Menu, or your desktop. ![]() Don’t worry, it’s not complicated!HOW TO FIND WHERE PAINTTOOL SAI IS INSTALLED ON YOUR COMPUTERLocate the PaintTool SAI icon with which you launch it on your computer. My approach is to explain how SAI works instead. ![]() The easiest way to install new brushes and textures in SAI is to understand how it works. I’ve personally found that tutorials or step-by-step guides are more confusing rather than helpful. If you consider that any of the materials violates your rights, and you do not want your material to be displayed on this website, please get in touch with us via 'contact us' page and your copyrighted material will be immediately removed. All the materials are intended for educational purposes only. All rights to paintings and other images found on are owned by their respective owners (authors, artists), and the Administration of the website doesn't bear responsibility for their use.
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