Brush(ID)

base classes — bpy_struct, ID

class bpy.types.Brush(ID)

Brush data-block for storing brush settings for painting and sculpting

area_radius_factor

Ratio between the brush radius and the radius that is going to be used to sample the area center

Type

float in [0, 2], default 0.5

auto_smooth_factor

Amount of smoothing to automatically apply to each stroke

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

automasking_boundary_edges_propagation_steps

Distance where boundary edge automasking is going to protect vertices from the fully masked edge

Type

int in [1, 20], default 1

blend

Brush blending mode

• MIX Mix – Use Mix blending mode while painting.

• DARKEN Darken – Use Darken blending mode while painting.

• MUL Multiply – Use Multiply blending mode while painting.

• COLORBURN Color Burn – Use Color Burn blending mode while painting.

• LINEARBURN Linear Burn – Use Linear Burn blending mode while painting.

• LIGHTEN Lighten – Use Lighten blending mode while painting.

• SCREEN Screen – Use Screen blending mode while painting.

• COLORDODGE Color Dodge – Use Color Dodge blending mode while painting.

• ADD Add – Use Add blending mode while painting.

• OVERLAY Overlay – Use Overlay blending mode while painting.

• SOFTLIGHT Soft Light – Use Soft Light blending mode while painting.

• HARDLIGHT Hard Light – Use Hard Light blending mode while painting.

• VIVIDLIGHT Vivid Light – Use Vivid Light blending mode while painting.

• LINEARLIGHT Linear Light – Use Linear Light blending mode while painting.

• PINLIGHT Pin Light – Use Pin Light blending mode while painting.

• DIFFERENCE Difference – Use Difference blending mode while painting.

• EXCLUSION Exclusion – Use Exclusion blending mode while painting.

• SUB Subtract – Use Subtract blending mode while painting.

• HUE Hue – Use Hue blending mode while painting.

• SATURATION Saturation – Use Saturation blending mode while painting.

• COLOR Color – Use Color blending mode while painting.

• LUMINOSITY Value – Use Value blending mode while painting.

• ERASE_ALPHA Erase Alpha – Erase alpha while painting.

• ADD_ALPHA Add Alpha – Add alpha while painting.

Type

enum in [‘MIX’, ‘DARKEN’, ‘MUL’, ‘COLORBURN’, ‘LINEARBURN’, ‘LIGHTEN’, ‘SCREEN’, ‘COLORDODGE’, ‘ADD’, ‘OVERLAY’, ‘SOFTLIGHT’, ‘HARDLIGHT’, ‘VIVIDLIGHT’, ‘LINEARLIGHT’, ‘PINLIGHT’, ‘DIFFERENCE’, ‘EXCLUSION’, ‘SUB’, ‘HUE’, ‘SATURATION’, ‘COLOR’, ‘LUMINOSITY’, ‘ERASE_ALPHA’, ‘ADD_ALPHA’], default ‘MIX’

blur_kernel_radius

Radius of kernel used for soften and sharpen in pixels

Type

int in [1, 10000], default 2

blur_mode

Type

enum in [‘BOX’, ‘GAUSSIAN’], default ‘GAUSSIAN’

boundary_deform_type

Deformation type that is used in the brush

Type

enum in [‘BEND’, ‘EXPAND’, ‘INFLATE’, ‘GRAB’, ‘TWIST’, ‘SMOOTH’], default ‘BEND’

boundary_falloff_type

How the brush falloff is applied across the boundary

• CONSTANT Constant – Applies the same deformation in the entire boundary.

• RADIUS Brush Radius – Applies the deformation in a localized area limited by the brush radius.

• LOOP Loop – Applies the brush falloff in a loop pattern.

• LOOP_INVERT Loop and Invert – Applies the falloff radius in a loop pattern, inverting the displacement direction in each pattern repetition.

Type

enum in [‘CONSTANT’, ‘RADIUS’, ‘LOOP’, ‘LOOP_INVERT’], default ‘CONSTANT’

boundary_offset

Offset of the boundary origin in relation to the brush radius

Type

float in [0, 30], default 0.0

brush_capabilities

Brush’s capabilities

Type

BrushCapabilities, (readonly, never None)

clone_alpha

Opacity of clone image display

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.5

clone_image

Image for clone tool

Type

Image

clone_offset

Type

float array of 2 items in [-inf, inf], default (0.0, 0.0)

cloth_constraint_softbody_strength

How much the cloth preserves the original shape, acting as a soft body

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

cloth_damping

How much the applied forces are propagated through the cloth

Type

float in [0.01, 1], default 0.01

cloth_deform_type

Deformation type that is used in the brush

Type

enum in [‘DRAG’, ‘PUSH’, ‘PINCH_POINT’, ‘PINCH_PERPENDICULAR’, ‘INFLATE’, ‘GRAB’, ‘EXPAND’, ‘SNAKE_HOOK’], default ‘DRAG’

cloth_force_falloff_type

Shape used in the brush to apply force to the cloth

Type

enum in [‘RADIAL’, ‘PLANE’], default ‘RADIAL’

cloth_mass

Mass of each simulation particle

Type

float in [0.01, 2], default 1.0

cloth_sim_falloff

Area to apply deformation falloff to the effects of the simulation

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.75

cloth_sim_limit

Factor added relative to the size of the radius to limit the cloth simulation effects

Type

float in [0.1, 10], default 2.5

cloth_simulation_area_type

Part of the mesh that is going to be simulated when the stroke is active

• LOCAL Local – Simulates only a specific area around the brush limited by a fixed radius.

• GLOBAL Global – Simulates the entire mesh.

• DYNAMIC Dynamic – The active simulation area moves with the brush.

Type

enum in [‘LOCAL’, ‘GLOBAL’, ‘DYNAMIC’], default ‘LOCAL’

color

Type

float array of 3 items in [0, 1], default (1.0, 1.0, 1.0)

color_type

Use single color or gradient when painting

• COLOR Color – Paint with a single color.

• GRADIENT Gradient – Paint with a gradient.

Type

enum in [‘COLOR’, ‘GRADIENT’], default ‘COLOR’

crease_pinch_factor

How much the crease brush pinches

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.5

cursor_color_add

Color of cursor when adding

Type

float array of 4 items in [0, inf], default (1.0, 0.39, 0.39, 0.9)

cursor_color_subtract

Color of cursor when subtracting

Type

float array of 4 items in [0, inf], default (0.39, 0.39, 1.0, 0.9)

cursor_overlay_alpha

Type

int in [0, 100], default 33

curve

Editable falloff curve

Type

CurveMapping, (readonly, never None)

curve_preset

Type

enum in [‘CUSTOM’, ‘SMOOTH’, ‘SMOOTHER’, ‘SPHERE’, ‘ROOT’, ‘SHARP’, ‘LIN’, ‘POW4’, ‘INVSQUARE’, ‘CONSTANT’], default ‘CUSTOM’

dash_ratio

Ratio of samples in a cycle that the brush is enabled

Type

float in [0, 1], default 1.0

dash_samples

Length of a dash cycle measured in stroke samples

Type

int in [1, 10000], default 20

deform_target

How the deformation of the brush will affect the object

• GEOMETRY Geometry – Brush deformation displaces the vertices of the mesh.

• CLOTH_SIM Cloth Simulation – Brush deforms the mesh by deforming the constraints of a cloth simulation.

Type

enum in [‘GEOMETRY’, ‘CLOTH_SIM’], default ‘GEOMETRY’

density

Amount of random elements that are going to be affected by the brush

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

direction

• ADD Add – Add effect of brush.

• SUBTRACT Subtract – Subtract effect of brush.

Type

enum in [‘ADD’, ‘SUBTRACT’], default ‘ADD’

disconnected_distance_max

Maximum distance to search for disconnected loose parts in the mesh

Type

float in [0, 10], default 0.1

elastic_deform_type

Deformation type that is used in the brush

Type

enum in [‘GRAB’, ‘GRAB_BISCALE’, ‘GRAB_TRISCALE’, ‘SCALE’, ‘TWIST’], default ‘GRAB’

elastic_deform_volume_preservation

Poisson ratio for elastic deformation. Higher values preserve volume more, but also lead to more bulging

Type

float in [0, 0.9], default 0.0

falloff_angle

Paint most on faces pointing towards the view according to this angle

Type

float in [0, 1.5708], default 0.0

falloff_shape

Use projected or spherical falloff

• SPHERE Sphere – Apply brush influence in a Sphere, outwards from the center.

• PROJECTED Projected – Apply brush influence in a 2D circle, projected from the view.

Type

enum in [‘SPHERE’, ‘PROJECTED’], default ‘SPHERE’

fill_threshold

Threshold above which filling is not propagated

Type

float in [0, 100], default 0.2

flow

Amount of paint that is applied per stroke sample

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

gpencil_sculpt_tool

• SMOOTH Smooth – Smooth stroke points.

• THICKNESS Thickness – Adjust thickness of strokes.

• STRENGTH Strength – Adjust color strength of strokes.

• RANDOMIZE Randomize – Introduce jitter/randomness into strokes.

• GRAB Grab – Translate the set of points initially within the brush circle.

• PUSH Push – Move points out of the way, as if combing them.

• TWIST Twist – Rotate points around the midpoint of the brush.

• PINCH Pinch – Pull points towards the midpoint of the brush.

• CLONE Clone – Paste copies of the strokes stored on the clipboard.

Type

enum in [‘SMOOTH’, ‘THICKNESS’, ‘STRENGTH’, ‘RANDOMIZE’, ‘GRAB’, ‘PUSH’, ‘TWIST’, ‘PINCH’, ‘CLONE’], default ‘SMOOTH’

gpencil_settings

Type

BrushGpencilSettings, (readonly)

gpencil_tool

• DRAW Draw – The brush is of type used for drawing strokes.

• FILL Fill – The brush is of type used for filling areas.

• ERASE Erase – The brush is used for erasing strokes.

• TINT Tint – The brush is of type used for tinting strokes.

Type

enum in [‘DRAW’, ‘FILL’, ‘ERASE’, ‘TINT’], default ‘DRAW’

gpencil_vertex_tool

Type

enum in [‘DRAW’, ‘BLUR’, ‘AVERAGE’, ‘SMEAR’, ‘REPLACE’], default ‘DRAW’

gpencil_weight_tool

• WEIGHT Weight – Weight Paint for Vertex Groups.

Type

enum in [‘WEIGHT’], default ‘WEIGHT’

grad_spacing

Spacing before brush gradient goes full circle

Type

int in [1, 10000], default 0

gradient

Type

ColorRamp, (readonly)

gradient_fill_mode

Type

enum in [‘LINEAR’, ‘RADIAL’], default ‘LINEAR’

gradient_stroke_mode

Type

enum in [‘PRESSURE’, ‘SPACING_REPEAT’, ‘SPACING_CLAMP’], default ‘PRESSURE’

hardness

How close the brush falloff starts from the edge of the brush

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

height

Affectable height of brush (layer height for layer tool, i.e.)

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.5

icon_filepath

File path to brush icon

Type

string, default “”, (never None)

image_paint_capabilities

Type

BrushCapabilitiesImagePaint, (readonly, never None)

image_tool

Type

enum in [‘DRAW’, ‘SOFTEN’, ‘SMEAR’, ‘CLONE’, ‘FILL’, ‘MASK’], default ‘DRAW’

invert_density_pressure

Invert the modulation of pressure in density

Type

boolean, default False

invert_flow_pressure

Invert the modulation of pressure in flow

Type

boolean, default False

invert_hardness_pressure

Invert the modulation of pressure in hardness

Type

boolean, default False

invert_to_scrape_fill

Use Scrape or Fill tool when inverting this brush instead of inverting its displacement direction

Type

boolean, default False

invert_wet_mix_pressure

Invert the modulation of pressure in wet mix

Type

boolean, default False

invert_wet_persistence_pressure

Invert the modulation of pressure in wet persistence

Type

boolean, default False

jitter

Jitter the position of the brush while painting

Type

float in [0, 1000], default 0.0

jitter_absolute

Jitter the position of the brush in pixels while painting

Type

int in [0, 1000000], default 0

jitter_unit

Jitter in screen space or relative to brush size

• VIEW View – Jittering happens in screen space, in pixels.

• BRUSH Brush – Jittering happens relative to the brush size.

Type

enum in [‘VIEW’, ‘BRUSH’], default ‘BRUSH’

mask_overlay_alpha

Type

int in [0, 100], default 33

mask_stencil_dimension

Dimensions of mask stencil in viewport

Type

float array of 2 items in [-inf, inf], default (0.0, 0.0)

mask_stencil_pos

Position of mask stencil in viewport

Type

float array of 2 items in [-inf, inf], default (0.0, 0.0)

mask_texture

Type

Texture

mask_texture_slot

Type

BrushTextureSlot, (readonly)

mask_tool

Type

enum in [‘DRAW’, ‘SMOOTH’], default ‘DRAW’

multiplane_scrape_angle

Angle between the planes of the crease

Type

float in [0, 160], default 0.0

normal_radius_factor

Ratio between the brush radius and the radius that is going to be used to sample the normal

Type

float in [0, 2], default 0.5

normal_weight

How much grab will pull vertexes out of surface during a grab

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

paint_curve

Active paint curve

Type

PaintCurve

plane_offset

Adjust plane on which the brush acts towards or away from the object surface

Type

float in [-2, 2], default 0.0

plane_trim

If a vertex is further away from offset plane than this, then it is not affected

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.5

pose_deform_type

Deformation type that is used in the brush

Type

enum in [‘ROTATE_TWIST’, ‘SCALE_TRANSLATE’, ‘SQUASH_STRETCH’], default ‘ROTATE_TWIST’

pose_ik_segments

Number of segments of the inverse kinematics chain that will deform the mesh

Type

int in [1, 20], default 1

pose_offset

Offset of the pose origin in relation to the brush radius

Type

float in [0, 2], default 0.0

pose_origin_type

Method to set the rotation origins for the segments of the brush

• TOPOLOGY Topology – Sets the rotation origin automatically using the topology and shape of the mesh as a guide.

• FACE_SETS Face Sets – Creates a pose segment per face sets, starting from the active face set.

• FACE_SETS_FK Face Sets FK – Simulates an FK deformation using the Face Set under the cursor as control.

Type

enum in [‘TOPOLOGY’, ‘FACE_SETS’, ‘FACE_SETS_FK’], default ‘TOPOLOGY’

pose_smooth_iterations

Smooth iterations applied after calculating the pose factor of each vertex

Type

int in [0, 100], default 4

rake_factor

How much grab will follow cursor rotation

Type

float in [0, 10], default 0.0

rate

Interval between paints for Airbrush

Type

float in [0.0001, 10000], default 0.1

sculpt_capabilities

Type

BrushCapabilitiesSculpt, (readonly, never None)

sculpt_plane

Type

enum in [‘AREA’, ‘VIEW’, ‘X’, ‘Y’, ‘Z’], default ‘AREA’

sculpt_tool

Type

enum in [‘DRAW’, ‘DRAW_SHARP’, ‘CLAY’, ‘CLAY_STRIPS’, ‘CLAY_THUMB’, ‘LAYER’, ‘INFLATE’, ‘BLOB’, ‘CREASE’, ‘SMOOTH’, ‘FLATTEN’, ‘FILL’, ‘SCRAPE’, ‘MULTIPLANE_SCRAPE’, ‘PINCH’, ‘GRAB’, ‘ELASTIC_DEFORM’, ‘SNAKE_HOOK’, ‘THUMB’, ‘POSE’, ‘NUDGE’, ‘ROTATE’, ‘TOPOLOGY’, ‘BOUNDARY’, ‘CLOTH’, ‘SIMPLIFY’, ‘MASK’, ‘DISPLACEMENT_ERASER’, ‘DISPLACEMENT_SMEAR’, ‘PAINT’, ‘SMEAR’, ‘DRAW_FACE_SETS’], default ‘DRAW’

secondary_color

Type

float array of 3 items in [0, 1], default (0.0, 0.0, 0.0)

sharp_threshold

Threshold below which, no sharpening is done

Type

float in [0, 100], default 0.0

show_multiplane_scrape_planes_preview

Preview the scrape planes in the cursor during the stroke

Type

boolean, default False

size

Radius of the brush in pixels

Type

int in [1, 5000], default 35

slide_deform_type

Deformation type that is used in the brush

Type

enum in [‘DRAG’, ‘PINCH’, ‘EXPAND’], default ‘DRAG’

smear_deform_type

Deformation type that is used in the brush

Type

enum in [‘DRAG’, ‘PINCH’, ‘EXPAND’], default ‘DRAG’

smooth_deform_type

Deformation type that is used in the brush

• LAPLACIAN Laplacian – Smooths the surface and the volume.

• SURFACE Surface – Smooths the surface of the mesh, preserving the volume.

Type

enum in [‘LAPLACIAN’, ‘SURFACE’], default ‘LAPLACIAN’

smooth_stroke_factor

Higher values give a smoother stroke

Type

float in [0.5, 0.99], default 0.9

smooth_stroke_radius

Minimum distance from last point before stroke continues

Type

int in [10, 200], default 75

snake_hook_deform_type

Deformation type that is used in the brush

• FALLOFF Radius Falloff – Applies the brush falloff in the tip of the brush.

• ELASTIC Elastic – Modifies the entire mesh using elastic deform.

Type

enum in [‘FALLOFF’, ‘ELASTIC’], default ‘FALLOFF’

spacing

Spacing between brush daubs as a percentage of brush diameter

Type

int in [1, 1000], default 10

stencil_dimension

Dimensions of stencil in viewport

Type

float array of 2 items in [-inf, inf], default (256.0, 256.0)

stencil_pos

Position of stencil in viewport

Type

float array of 2 items in [-inf, inf], default (256.0, 256.0)

strength

How powerful the effect of the brush is when applied

Type

float in [0, 10], default 1.0

stroke_method

• DOTS Dots – Apply paint on each mouse move step.

• DRAG_DOT Drag Dot – Allows a single dot to be carefully positioned.

• SPACE Space – Limit brush application to the distance specified by spacing.

• AIRBRUSH Airbrush – Keep applying paint effect while holding mouse (spray).

• ANCHORED Anchored – Keep the brush anchored to the initial location.

• LINE Line – Draw a line with dabs separated according to spacing.

• CURVE Curve – Define the stroke curve with a bezier curve (dabs are separated according to spacing).

Type

enum in [‘DOTS’, ‘DRAG_DOT’, ‘SPACE’, ‘AIRBRUSH’, ‘ANCHORED’, ‘LINE’, ‘CURVE’], default ‘DOTS’

surface_smooth_current_vertex

How much the position of each individual vertex influences the final result

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

surface_smooth_iterations

Number of smoothing iterations per brush step

Type

int in [1, 10], default 0

surface_smooth_shape_preservation

How much of the original shape is preserved when smoothing

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

texture

Type

Texture

texture_overlay_alpha

Type

int in [0, 100], default 33

texture_sample_bias

Value added to texture samples

Type

float in [-1, 1], default 0.0

texture_slot

Type

BrushTextureSlot, (readonly)

tilt_strength_factor

How much the tilt of the pen will affect the brush

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

tip_roundness

Roundness of the brush tip

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

tip_scale_x

Scale of the brush tip in the X axis

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

topology_rake_factor

Automatically align edges to the brush direction to generate cleaner topology and define sharp features. Best used on low-poly meshes as it has a performance impact

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

unprojected_radius

Radius of brush in Blender units

Type

float in [0.001, inf], default 0.0

use_accumulate

Accumulate stroke daubs on top of each other

Type

boolean, default False

use_adaptive_space

Space daubs according to surface orientation instead of screen space

Type

boolean, default False

use_airbrush

Keep applying paint effect while holding mouse (spray)

Type

boolean, default False

use_alpha

When this is disabled, lock alpha while painting

Type

boolean, default False

use_anchor

Keep the brush anchored to the initial location

Type

boolean, default False

use_automasking_boundary_edges

Do not affect non manifold boundary edges

Type

boolean, default False

use_automasking_boundary_face_sets

Do not affect vertices that belong to a Face Set boundary

Type

boolean, default False

use_automasking_face_sets

Affect only vertices that share Face Sets with the active vertex

Type

boolean, default False

use_automasking_topology

Affect only vertices connected to the active vertex under the brush

Type

boolean, default False

use_cloth_collision

Collide with objects during the simulation

Type

boolean, default False

use_cloth_pin_simulation_boundary

Lock the position of the vertices in the simulation falloff area to avoid artifacts and create a softer transition with unaffected areas

Type

boolean, default False

use_connected_only

Affect only topologically connected elements

Type

boolean, default False

use_cursor_overlay

Show cursor in viewport

Type

boolean, default False

use_cursor_overlay_override

Don’t show overlay during a stroke

Type

boolean, default False

use_curve

Define the stroke curve with a bezier curve. Dabs are separated according to spacing

Type

boolean, default False

use_custom_icon

Set the brush icon from an image file

Type

boolean, default False

use_density_pressure

Use pressure to modulate density

Type

boolean, default False

use_edge_to_edge

Drag anchor brush from edge-to-edge

Type

boolean, default False

use_flow_pressure

Use pressure to modulate flow

Type

boolean, default False

use_frontface

Brush only affects vertexes that face the viewer

Type

boolean, default False

use_frontface_falloff

Blend brush influence by how much they face the front

Type

boolean, default False

use_grab_active_vertex

Apply the maximum grab strength to the active vertex instead of the cursor location

Type

boolean, default False

use_grab_silhouette

Grabs trying to automask the silhouette of the object

Type

boolean, default False

use_hardness_pressure

Use pressure to modulate hardness

Type

boolean, default False

use_inverse_smooth_pressure

Lighter pressure causes more smoothing to be applied

Type

boolean, default False

use_line

Draw a line with dabs separated according to spacing

Type

boolean, default False

use_locked_size

Measure brush size relative to the view or the scene

• VIEW View – Measure brush size relative to the view.

• SCENE Scene – Measure brush size relative to the scene.

Type

enum in [‘VIEW’, ‘SCENE’], default ‘VIEW’

use_multiplane_scrape_dynamic

The angle between the planes changes during the stroke to fit the surface under the cursor

Type

boolean, default False

use_offset_pressure

Enable tablet pressure sensitivity for offset

Type

boolean, default False

use_original_normal

When locked keep using normal of surface where stroke was initiated

Type

boolean, default False

use_original_plane

When locked keep using the plane origin of surface where stroke was initiated

Type

boolean, default False

use_paint_antialiasing

Smooths the edges of the strokes

Type

boolean, default True

use_paint_grease_pencil

Use this brush in grease pencil drawing mode

Type

boolean, default False

use_paint_image

Use this brush in texture paint mode

Type

boolean, default True

use_paint_sculpt

Use this brush in sculpt mode

Type

boolean, default True

use_paint_uv_sculpt

Use this brush in UV sculpt mode

Type

boolean, default False

use_paint_vertex

Use this brush in vertex paint mode

Type

boolean, default True

use_paint_weight

Use this brush in weight paint mode

Type

boolean, default True

use_persistent

Sculpt on a persistent layer of the mesh

Type

boolean, default False

use_plane_trim

Enable Plane Trim

Type

boolean, default False

use_pose_ik_anchored

Keep the position of the last segment in the IK chain fixed

Type

boolean, default False

use_pose_lock_rotation

Do not rotate the segment when using the scale deform mode

Type

boolean, default False

use_pressure_area_radius

Enable tablet pressure sensitivity for area radius

Type

boolean, default False

use_pressure_jitter

Enable tablet pressure sensitivity for jitter

Type

boolean, default False

use_pressure_masking

Pen pressure makes texture influence smaller

Type

enum in [‘NONE’, ‘RAMP’, ‘CUTOFF’], default ‘NONE’

use_pressure_size

Enable tablet pressure sensitivity for size

Type

boolean, default False

use_pressure_spacing

Enable tablet pressure sensitivity for spacing

Type

boolean, default False

use_pressure_strength

Enable tablet pressure sensitivity for strength

Type

boolean, default True

use_primary_overlay

Show texture in viewport

Type

boolean, default False

use_primary_overlay_override

Don’t show overlay during a stroke

Type

boolean, default False

use_restore_mesh

Allow a single dot to be carefully positioned

Type

boolean, default False

use_scene_spacing

Calculate the brush spacing using view or scene distance

• VIEW View – Calculate brush spacing relative to the view.

• SCENE Scene – Calculate brush spacing relative to the scene using the stroke location.

Type

enum in [‘VIEW’, ‘SCENE’], default ‘VIEW’

use_secondary_overlay

Show texture in viewport

Type

boolean, default False

use_secondary_overlay_override

Don’t show overlay during a stroke

Type

boolean, default False

use_smooth_stroke

Brush lags behind mouse and follows a smoother path

Type

boolean, default False

use_space

Limit brush application to the distance specified by spacing

Type

boolean, default True

use_space_attenuation

Automatically adjust strength to give consistent results for different spacings

Type

boolean, default True

use_vertex_grease_pencil

Use this brush in grease pencil vertex color mode

Type

boolean, default False

use_wet_mix_pressure

Use pressure to modulate wet mix

Type

boolean, default False

use_wet_persistence_pressure

Use pressure to modulate wet persistence

Type

boolean, default False

uv_sculpt_tool

• GRAB Grab – Grab UVs.

• RELAX Relax – Relax UVs.

• PINCH Pinch – Pinch UVs.

Type

enum in [‘GRAB’, ‘RELAX’, ‘PINCH’], default ‘GRAB’

vertex_paint_capabilities

Type

BrushCapabilitiesVertexPaint, (readonly, never None)

vertex_tool

Type

enum in [‘DRAW’, ‘BLUR’, ‘AVERAGE’, ‘SMEAR’], default ‘DRAW’

weight

Vertex weight when brush is applied

Type

float in [0, 1], default 1.0

weight_paint_capabilities

Type

BrushCapabilitiesWeightPaint, (readonly, never None)

weight_tool

Type

enum in [‘DRAW’, ‘BLUR’, ‘AVERAGE’, ‘SMEAR’], default ‘DRAW’

wet_mix

Amount of paint that is picked from the surface into the brush color

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

wet_paint_radius_factor

Ratio between the brush radius and the radius that is going to be used to sample the color to blend in wet paint

Type

float in [0, 2], default 0.5

wet_persistence

Amount of wet paint that stays in the brush after applying paint to the surface

Type

float in [0, 1], default 0.0

classmethod bl_rna_get_subclass(id, default=None)

Parameters

id (string) – The RNA type identifier.

Returns

The RNA type or default when not found.

Return type

bpy.types.Struct subclass

classmethod bl_rna_get_subclass_py(id, default=None)

Parameters

id (string) – The RNA type identifier.

Returns

The class or default when not found.

Return type

type

Inherited Properties

bpy_struct.id_data ID.name ID.name_full ID.is_evaluated ID.original ID.users ID.use_fake_user ID.is_embedded_data

ID.tag ID.is_library_indirect ID.library ID.library_weak_reference ID.asset_data ID.override_library ID.preview

Inherited Functions

bpy_struct.as_pointer bpy_struct.driver_add bpy_struct.driver_remove bpy_struct.get bpy_struct.id_properties_clear bpy_struct.id_properties_ensure bpy_struct.id_properties_ui bpy_struct.is_property_hidden bpy_struct.is_property_overridable_library bpy_struct.is_property_readonly bpy_struct.is_property_set bpy_struct.items bpy_struct.keyframe_delete bpy_struct.keyframe_insert bpy_struct.keys bpy_struct.path_from_id bpy_struct.path_resolve bpy_struct.pop bpy_struct.property_overridable_library_set bpy_struct.property_unset

bpy_struct.type_recast bpy_struct.values ID.evaluated_get ID.copy ID.asset_mark ID.asset_clear ID.asset_generate_preview ID.override_create ID.override_hierarchy_create ID.override_template_create ID.user_clear ID.user_remap ID.make_local ID.user_of_id ID.animation_data_create ID.animation_data_clear ID.update_tag ID.preview_ensure ID.bl_rna_get_subclass ID.bl_rna_get_subclass_py

References

bpy.context.brush BlendData.brushes BlendDataBrushes.create_gpencil_data BlendDataBrushes.new

BlendDataBrushes.remove Paint.brush PaintToolSlot.brush