# Cutting and Erasing Drawing Objects

As you use the drawing tools to create the objects and characters in your storyboard, you may need to cut or erase sections of drawing objects to refine your artwork.

For example, if you wanted to reuse a drawing to build another, you may need to cut or erase sections of the original drawing.

The Cutter tools and Eraser tool allow you to remove parts from drawing objects, and each tool has a unique behavior.

- The Rectangle Cutter allows you to create rectangular and square cut selections and move them. If you were working with pen and paper, this operation would be like using a sharp knife and ruler.
- The Freehand Cutter allows you to draw the shape you want to cut out of a drawing and move it. This is like using a pair of scissors.
- The Eraser allows you to erase sections of a drawing in the same way as a traditional eraser. It allows you to remove a section of a drawing object.

To create cut selections from drawing objects:

1. Select Tools > Rectangle Cutter or Tools > Freehand Cutter.

2. Drag the selected Cutter tool across the section of the drawing object you want to cut. The Cutter tool creates a rectangular selection or lasso over the area.

To create the cut, move the cut selection away from the original drawing object using the Cutter tool, or remove the cut entirely using the Cut command in the Edit Menu. If you deselect the cut object or the Cutter tool, the cut will disappear and the object will remain uncut.

Tip

Other ways to activate Cutter tools:

- From the Tools Toolbar, click the Rectangle Cutter or Freehand Cutter button.
- Select Rectangle Cutter or Freehand Cutter in the panel’s pop-up menu.
- Use the [Alt]+[T] shortcut to activate the Freehand Cutter.

To erase a section of a shape or brush line:

1. Select Tools > Eraser.

2. Drag your cursor through the parts of the drawing you want to erase.

Tip

Other ways to activate this tool:

- From the Tools Toolbar, click the Eraser button.
- Select Eraser in the panel’s pop-up menu.
- Use the [Alt]+[E] shortcut to activate the Eraser tool.

The width of the eraser is determined by the currently selected pen style’s maximum width. You can modify the Pen Size in the Pen Tab.