# General Discussions **URL:** https://discuss.pencil2d.org/c/misc/10.md [Latest](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/latest.md) · [Categories](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/categories.md) --- ## [About the General Discussions category](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/about-the-general-discussions-category/20)
**Author:** [@system](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/system)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [12 November 2017 01:23 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/about-the-general-discussions-category/20 "2017-11-12T01:23:06Z")
Want to start a discussion that does not fit into the other categories? This category is the place to post it! --- ## [Hello Jose moreno](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/hello-jose-moreno/12055)
**Author:** [@capitan\_crimson](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/capitan_crimson)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [4 October 2026 22:53 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/hello-jose-moreno/12055 "2026-10-04T22:53:30Z")
Hi Good Morning, Good Afternoon, Or Good Evening. bueno ahora hablare español porque segun lo que se eres de venezuela fui baneado de pencil 2d por spam, un malware me hackeo e hizo spam, como se que eres el GOAT me gu… --- ## [Fitts's Law and it's application in graphics software like Pencil2d](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/fittss-law-and-its-application-in-graphics-software-like-pencil2d/11772)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [6 August 2026 06:25 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/fittss-law-and-its-application-in-graphics-software-like-pencil2d/11772 "2026-08-06T06:25:26Z")
When in 1950 Paul Fitts was working with measuring the time it took to move an object from one location to another, he wasn’t thinking about computer graphics. Computer graphics as we know it today, with high resolution… --- ## [We can not make good animation in pencil 2d](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/we-can-not-make-good-animation-in-pencil-2d/11849)
**Author:** [@adhvik](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/adhvik)\ **Replies:** 6\ **Last updated:** [7 July 2026 01:33 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/we-can-not-make-good-animation-in-pencil-2d/11849 "2026-07-07T01:33:59Z")
We can not make good animation in pencil 2d --- ## [New Pencil 2d Variant Called Nurture2D.What do Y'all think of the interface?](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/new-pencil-2d-variant-called-nurture2d-what-do-yall-think-of-the-interface/11863)
**Author:** [@lemuel23](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/lemuel23)\ **Replies:** 52\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2026 16:27 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/new-pencil-2d-variant-called-nurture2d-what-do-yall-think-of-the-interface/11863 "2026-04-25T16:27:08Z")
this is NOT a concept or anything like that. this is my own personal variant of the app Primarily for Linux, but will be available to all once ready. as well as the source code for non linux Os.Feedback and feature requ… --- ## [Pencil2d/mypaint brushes](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/pencil2d-mypaint-brushes/11698)
**Author:** [@Dixxi0509](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/Dixxi0509)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [8 November 2025 13:14 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/pencil2d-mypaint-brushes/11698 "2025-11-08T13:14:18Z")
I’ve been trying to get mypaint brushes into pencil2d but it never works I tried the links MrStevns gave but I just get an error --- ## [How to set camera rotate direction](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/how-to-set-camera-rotate-direction/9977)
**Author:** [@catcake](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/catcake)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [31 July 2025 09:03 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/how-to-set-camera-rotate-direction/9977 "2025-07-31T09:03:44Z")
it really confuse me to set it to rotate clockwise or counterclockwise --- ## [Different file types supported by Pencil2D](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/different-file-types-supported-by-pencil2d/9651)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [26 March 2025 13:03 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/different-file-types-supported-by-pencil2d/9651 "2025-03-26T13:03:08Z")
When I use bitmapped formats, to output images I generally use .png for stills and .gif for moving images. I have never found any of the newer image formats offer anything that .png or .gif don’t offer. The files are so… --- ## [Numbering clean up drawings](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/numbering-clean-up-drawings/4475)
**Author:** [@JacobZeier1992](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/JacobZeier1992)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [28 December 2024 22:30 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/numbering-clean-up-drawings/4475 "2024-12-28T22:30:02Z")
Hi there, I have another question regarding the clean-up stage in hand-drawn animation. Are the clean-up drawings numbered in the standard professional animation workflow? The thing is, for me, as a filmmaker, what I d… --- ## [I think this Pencil2D software has legs?](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/i-think-this-pencil2d-software-has-legs/8402)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 7\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2024 11:13 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/i-think-this-pencil2d-software-has-legs/8402 "2024-10-30T11:13:53Z")
There are some differences between how Pencil2D V 0.6.6 and version 0.7.0 works. This is a sketchbook exercise to find out exactly what they are. This is important because I’m going to use the new version for a signific… --- ## [The file size of the .mp4 file outputted by Pencil2D](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/the-file-size-of-the-mp4-file-outputted-by-pencil2d/7590)
**Author:** [@AnimatorElisa](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/AnimatorElisa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [30 October 2024 11:28 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/the-file-size-of-the-mp4-file-outputted-by-pencil2d/7590 "2024-10-30T11:28:36Z")
As an animator producing. mp4 files, you don’t have control over the final file size, except by modification of the width and depth of the video image. By using a utility like Handbrake you can modify, the dimensions of… --- ## [What happens when I press they \ button within Pencil2D?](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/what-happens-when-i-press-they-play-button-within-pencil2d/7725)
**Author:** [@AnimatorElisa](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/AnimatorElisa)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [16 October 2024 15:46 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/what-happens-when-i-press-they-play-button-within-pencil2d/7725 "2024-10-16T15:46:53Z")
I’ve seen mentions of they statement that ‘pencil2d does not have an internal player’! In that case what happens when the ‘PLAY’ button is pressed by clicking on it? --- ## [Tracing over existing video](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/tracing-over-existing-video/7670)
**Author:** [@mernardbarx](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/mernardbarx)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 December 2023 22:01 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/tracing-over-existing-video/7670 "2023-12-23T22:01:45Z")
Hi there, I’m new to pencil2d so, hi! What I would like to do is import a video and trace over it in a separate layer, the end result being just the traced frames. Could someone give me some advice on how to do this? --- ## [Displaying Text using vector graphics](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/displaying-text-using-vector-graphics/8378)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [22 September 2024 10:46 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/displaying-text-using-vector-graphics/8378 "2024-09-22T10:46:25Z")
The first stage is to produce the text, using Inkscape. The image is then transfered to Pencil2D using a .PNG file and loaded into a bitmapped layer. This is then overdrawn using the Polyline Tool. This initial t… --- ## [I really like the features of the the New Camera](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/i-really-like-the-features-of-the-the-new-camera/8389)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [20 September 2024 09:54 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/i-really-like-the-features-of-the-the-new-camera/8389 "2024-09-20T09:54:56Z")
The .GIF animation below is an experiment which I undertook to explore the new camera features. I’m impressed! The project file is Smooth.pclx (2.5 KB) The project file is Smooth-2.pclx (3.3 KB) The operation of P… --- ## [Can you help me with my second anim. EVER](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/can-you-help-me-with-my-second-anim-ever/8365)
**Author:** [@ArthurDent](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/ArthurDent)\ **Replies:** 8\ **Last updated:** [8 September 2024 11:12 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/can-you-help-me-with-my-second-anim-ever/8365 "2024-09-08T11:12:09Z")
Hello. This seems like a friendly forum. Would pencil2D be able to do a simple animation involving straight paths? I think this is as simple as can be, I’m going to cut a logo into parts then have it assemble at the end… --- ## [Animating using Stop Motion Techniques in Pencil2D](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/animating-using-stop-motion-techniques-in-pencil2d/8355)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [4 September 2024 19:30 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/animating-using-stop-motion-techniques-in-pencil2d/8355 "2024-09-04T19:30:06Z")
--- ## [How Graphics Software Works?](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/how-graphics-software-works/8341)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [25 August 2024 16:12 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/how-graphics-software-works/8341 "2024-08-25T16:12:20Z")
Graphics software like other art forms have developed over time. Artists and yes animator are artists too. The graphics software we use are developed to do the tasks that are being used at the time that it’s features are… --- ## [I have no clue what Pencil 2D is, but I have a Google Drive folder from ChChwy (Matt) called "Nightly Builds."](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/i-have-no-clue-what-pencil-2d-is-but-i-have-a-google-drive-folder-from-chchwy-matt-called-nightly-builds/8298)
**Author:** [@catsrule](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/catsrule)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [7 August 2024 05:39 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/i-have-no-clue-what-pencil-2d-is-but-i-have-a-google-drive-folder-from-chchwy-matt-called-nightly-builds/8298 "2024-08-07T05:39:20Z")
I just want an explanation as to why it’s there and hoping it’s not some sort of hack? Thanks! The files date back from 2014. I didn’t have the email in 2014. --- ## [RD's cartoon house](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/rds-cartoon-house/8293)
**Author:** [@Dhrumil](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/Dhrumil)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [3 August 2024 14:50 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/rds-cartoon-house/8293 "2024-08-03T14:50:12Z")
RD’s cartoon house full enjoy --- ## [I discovered that you can delete several images on rhe same Pencil2D layer individually!](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/i-discovered-that-you-can-delete-several-images-on-rhe-same-pencil2d-layer-individually/8249)
**Author:** [@Starter](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/Starter)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [10 July 2024 20:46 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/i-discovered-that-you-can-delete-several-images-on-rhe-same-pencil2d-layer-individually/8249 "2024-07-10T20:46:58Z")
I’ve been drawing background images for a new animation based on a accident in the street. Currently I have only 2 layers. I’m working with vector drawing tools, I understand from the website that these are not complete… --- ## [The operation of the Edit and Selection Option on the topline menu](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/the-operation-of-the-edit-and-selection-option-on-the-topline-menu/8234)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [3 July 2024 11:51 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/the-operation-of-the-edit-and-selection-option-on-the-topline-menu/8234 "2024-07-03T11:51:01Z")
In order to use this feature a work around is currently required. If I have a character standing looking towards the camera, they have right leg and arm and a left leg and arm. The left arm and leg are the same when t… --- ## [Pencil2D 0.7 pre-release version](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/pencil2d-0-7-pre-release-version/8227)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 3\ **Last updated:** [29 June 2024 14:45 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/pencil2d-0-7-pre-release-version/8227 "2024-06-29T14:45:51Z")
I’ve used the software, not for production projects, but as an experiment. My first impression is that i’m very impressed with it! They’ve cured my biggest bugbear with the 0.6.6 version in that you can scale the Camer… --- ## [Thanks to the Pencil2D Team](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/thanks-to-the-pencil2d-team/8217)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [23 June 2024 21:40 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/thanks-to-the-pencil2d-team/8217 "2024-06-23T21:40:50Z")
I made a remark in the discussion group, re deleting sound files from the Sound Layer, using the previous version of Pencil2D. In my current project is selected the Sound Layer and the start frame and then clicked on th… --- ## [I've been using Pencil2D vector drawing tools and I'm still discovering new techniques!](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/ive-been-using-pencil2d-vector-drawing-tools-and-im-still-discovering-new-techniques/8073)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [30 April 2024 13:31 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/ive-been-using-pencil2d-vector-drawing-tools-and-im-still-discovering-new-techniques/8073 "2024-04-30T13:31:34Z")
I know that the Pencil2D team think that the vector tools don’t work, but today I’ve discovered new techniques which will enhance my animation! --- ## [Interesting information about the camera zoom](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/interesting-information-about-the-camera-zoom/8049)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 2\ **Last updated:** [25 April 2024 18:42 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/interesting-information-about-the-camera-zoom/8049 "2024-04-25T18:42:11Z")
The image below is a screenshot of a page of stock images download from the Internet. I used 1 of these as inspiration for a drawing. Since these are copyright, they cannot be copied and used for a professional project.… --- ## [Can I ask a question about the interaction between Pencil2D and ffmpeg software?](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/can-i-ask-a-question-about-the-interaction-between-pencil2d-and-ffmpeg-software/7765)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 4\ **Last updated:** [17 April 2024 09:43 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/can-i-ask-a-question-about-the-interaction-between-pencil2d-and-ffmpeg-software/7765 "2024-04-17T09:43:45Z")
I’ve had strange results when exporting either to the .GIF and to the .MP4 formats. These include artifacts generated during the editing process. If a user of Pencil2D generates a .pclx project file. This can be viewed… --- ## [Updates of Windows 11 on a networked computer](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/updates-of-windows-11-on-a-networked-computer/7998)
**Author:** [@StopMotionVector](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/StopMotionVector)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [7 April 2024 21:50 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/updates-of-windows-11-on-a-networked-computer/7998 "2024-04-07T21:50:49Z")
WARNING I was using Pencil2D, but being linked to a local network, which has an Internet connection. Microsoft sent an update message, and eventually I received a message about updating Windows 11. BUT before this I w… --- ## [Funny Chinese Delivery Man Accent (Flash)](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/funny-chinese-delivery-man-accent-flash/7969)
**Author:** [@jali](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/jali)\ **Replies:** 0\ **Last updated:** [31 March 2024 10:47 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/funny-chinese-delivery-man-accent-flash/7969 "2024-03-31T10:47:12Z")
Just a new animation I finished, enjoy --- ## [Saved project file showing corrupted while opening in software](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/saved-project-file-showing-corrupted-while-opening-in-software/7838)
**Author:** [@lnpanna](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/u/lnpanna)\ **Replies:** 1\ **Last updated:** [23 February 2024 02:24 UTC](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/t/saved-project-file-showing-corrupted-while-opening-in-software/7838 "2024-02-23T02:24:29Z")
I have created a pencil 2d project file and saved properly. I was about to finish my work in one or two days but today when was opening it is that project get partially corrupted. please suggest how can I open my work no… [Next page](https://discuss.pencil2d.org/c/misc/10.md?page=1)