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Selecting parts

Fixing selection edges

Selections auto-sharpen in the background, but for stubborn edges the Refine row and the manual brushes finish the job.

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    With a section active, find the Refine row in the Sections panel.

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    Grow / Shrink nudges the whole boundary out or in by 2px.

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    Smooth rounds off jagged stair-steps; Fill holes closes enclosed gaps (screw holes you want painted, etc.).

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    Feather softens the edge for a sprayed-transition look.

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    For hand fixes: Brush (B) paints area in, Eraser (E) removes it. [ and ] change brush size.

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