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# Brush Direction

The Direction attribute causes the brush to rotate around the Z-axis and can be used to produce a calligraphy effect. The effect of the Direction attribute is most noticeable when used with one of the elliptical or star brushes. The value of the Direction attribute causes the brush strokes to rotate by 90 degrees for each increment of 25 percent.

NoteYou can use any attribute mode with the Direction attribute.

Direction attribute at 100% | Direction attribute at 75%
Direction attribute at 50% | Direction attribute at 25%