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_Mimi_Klotz_
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October 24, 2008
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Why can't I use the paintbrush tool?

I'm trying to paint on an image and when I mouse over where I want to paint I get the "prohibited" symbol and can't paint. I opened other .jpgs and was able to paint with no problem. Is there a type of file that you can't use the paintbrush tool on? Please help!
    Kurt Gold
    Kurt GoldCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    January 1, 2009
    Devorah,

    the Paintbrush tool is not designed to measure CMYK percentages. It is a drawing tool.

    To check your percentages, select or direct select the desired objects and take a look at the Colours Palette or the Information Palette.
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    Scott Falkner
    Community Expert
    Scott FalknerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    October 24, 2008
    You are not using the paintbrush tool on any images. You are importing the image into a new Illustrator file and drawing objects above the imported image. Your problem might be that you have a locked layer active. Look in the Layers panel.

    And ALWAYS tell us the version number of the program(s) you are using.
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