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_Mimi_Klotz_
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Oct 24, 2008 3:42 PM UTC
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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
    Jan 1, 2009 10:28 PM UTC
    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
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    Scott FalknerCommunity Expert
    Community Expert
    Oct 24, 2008 4:15 PM UTC
    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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