How to Draw a Cube in PD Howler
If you want your cube to be precise, use the grid in PD Howler, but the process works for drawing by freehand or using a 'cheater method'., Decide on how think you want your lines to be for drawing., Select V. This will give you the straight line...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: If you want your cube to be precise
In the screenshot, 100px is used for the primary line to make it easier to see. ,, Here, the cube is in the lower left to extend to the upper right.
Draw the basic square or rectangle that you will need.
Watch the 'line' for straightness.
If if is not quite straight, the line will look a bit jagged.
This one is 250 (5 X 50) pixels square. ,, Take the line at a 45 degree angle and over 3 squares. (If you are making one the same size.) Do yours according to its actual size. , Draw up and over 3 boxes (or whatever you need for the size of your cube). ,, Alternatively, you could make a dashed line.
This will be to indicate the box lines that you wouldn't see if the box was in front of you. , Learn how to make the gradient here. -
Step 2: use the grid in PD Howler
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Step 3: but the process works for drawing by freehand or using a 'cheater method'.
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Step 4: Decide on how think you want your lines to be for drawing.
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Step 5: Select V. This will give you the straight line tool.
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Step 6: Depending on the direction that you will be taking your cube
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Step 7: start your drawing accordingly.
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Step 8: Draw it until it is the shape you need.
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Step 9: With the same size brush
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Step 10: go to the top left of your square.
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Step 11: Go to the very lower right of what you have so far.
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Step 12: Go to the top right and complete the exterior front of your cube.
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Step 13: Change the size of your brush.
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Step 14: Turn off the grid and use your brand new cube!
Detailed Guide
In the screenshot, 100px is used for the primary line to make it easier to see. ,, Here, the cube is in the lower left to extend to the upper right.
Draw the basic square or rectangle that you will need.
Watch the 'line' for straightness.
If if is not quite straight, the line will look a bit jagged.
This one is 250 (5 X 50) pixels square. ,, Take the line at a 45 degree angle and over 3 squares. (If you are making one the same size.) Do yours according to its actual size. , Draw up and over 3 boxes (or whatever you need for the size of your cube). ,, Alternatively, you could make a dashed line.
This will be to indicate the box lines that you wouldn't see if the box was in front of you. , Learn how to make the gradient here.
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