loading more strokes

[pslane1]

When I use Illustrator strokes in my drawings, I see 7 width profiles to choose from.  I need more choices.  How can I load more profile choices to Illustrator? ~Thanks.

[Barb Binder · Accepted solution]

You can create variable width profiles using the Width tool, and then add them to the list:

https://iamsteve.me/blog/entry/creating-custom-stroke-width-profiles-in-illustrator

Using variable-width profiles

[pslane1]

I would love to do that but when I try, my "add to profiles" s grayed out.   Also, can I make a new profile by using a shape?

Thank you.

Oh, wait a minute, when I use the width tool on the left side bar, it Does become active!  (duh, that's what you said to do) I will play around with this now and see what I can make. Thanks again.

[Barb Binder]

LOL! Glad it is working now!

When I teach how to use the width tool, we assign the same width to open paths (i.e., lines) and close paths (i.e., circles and rectangles) because the same width profile looks very different on the open and closed paths.

[pslane1]

I made a few line profiles but no matter how I try to make a round  end, I get a blunt end.  Is there a way to make them look like the ones I draw?  I tried expanding  appearances and then they were useless.

[Barb Binder]

Just turn on the rounded end cap:

[pslane1]

Great!  Thank you for helping me learn these things!   I mostly do tutorials to learn.

Pauline

[Barb Binder]

Happy to help, Pauline.