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H-Drogo
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June 14, 2018
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How to Change Opacity of Rubber Tool in Illustrator

  • June 14, 2018
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I was working on Vector arts and I wanted to lower down the opacity of rubber tool like that in Photoshop. But I couldn't in illustrator... Please, someone, tell me how to change the opacity of rubber tool in illustrator.

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Correct answer Monika Gause

You can't.

You want to learn about opacity masks.

Control visibility with opacity masks |

If you want a simpler workflow with masks, take a look at the plugin Texturino

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John Mensinger
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 14, 2018

It's the Eraser, Doug. They call it a "rubber" in some parts of the world.

Inspiring
June 14, 2018

Thank you, John. I'm so damn parochial.

Inspiring
June 14, 2018

What is the rubber tool anyway?

John Mensinger
Community Expert
Community Expert
June 14, 2018

H-Drogo  wrote

I wanted to lower down the opacity of rubber tool like that in Photoshop. But I couldn't in illustrator... Please, someone, tell me how to change the opacity of rubber tool in illustrator.

As Monika already stated:

You can't.

When working with vector graphics, it's best to shift your thinking away from image editing techniques. It's likely there are several ways to achieve the appearance you want, so if you can explain and/or show it in more detail, you'll get help with it here.

Ares Hovhannesyan
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Community Expert
June 14, 2018

Screen shot needed.

c.pfaffenbichler
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Community Expert
June 14, 2018

Could you elaborate, maybe post a screenshot or mock-up to illustrate what you are trying to achieve?

Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
June 14, 2018

You can't.

You want to learn about opacity masks.

Control visibility with opacity masks |

If you want a simpler workflow with masks, take a look at the plugin Texturino