by Desmond » Fri Aug 16, 2013 11:57 pm
Chicken Paint Guide
“So Chicken Paint doesn't require Java at all?"
Yeah that's correct! Chicken Paint does not need java to work. If you have been having issues with Java or would prefer not to have Java installed, it is highly recommended that you switch over to Chicken Paint.
Chicken Paint does, however, require JavaScript, which has nothing to do with Java. Be sure that your browser has JavaScript enabled in its settings before you use Chicken Paint.
Because ChickenPaint does not use Java, Nick was able to adapt it to work on mobile devices. The tool menus are collapsible, to make it a bit easier in that format.
“How do you switch to Chicken Paint?"
“How do you use pen pressure/a tablet with Chicken Paint?"
“I can't find my saved drawings!"
Don't worry they were just moved. When you are selecting a canvas size you can find them underneath those selections. Just click on one of them to start drawing.
"But what about the "Based on __" link? Will my drawing still appear under the original, even though I'm going in that way?
Don't worry about this. No matter where you post your drawing or how you start it, it's going to end up linking to the original just as it would if you had not taken a break from editing, and it will appear under the original drawing in the "colored in versions" list, with only one exception, explained below. Do not fret, just post it, it will be okay!
The one exception to this issue is if a "cover" separating finished drawings from the original (ie: "My Entries" in a contest) is deleted after colored-in versions (such as finished entries) have been made. In this example, the drawing will link to the original, but will not appear in the list of edited versions below the original. Staff can fix this pretty easily, simply report the thread or send in a help ticket, and specify where it needs to link up.
“Are there any new features?"
Yeah there are a few. One is the new tool that allows you to create gradients. Another is the new option to use keyboard shortcuts like "Command Z" to undo something. Clipping and masks, layer folders, and a few other handy tools have been added in recently, be sure to check them out here!
Chicken Paint is going to be continually updated from now on so there may be more features in the near future!
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Desmond on Tue Sep 14, 2021 12:31 pm, edited 12 times in total.