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Is there a way to draw something within the UV viewport and not the 3d viewport?

PrinterKiller
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  • Related answer: http://blender.stackexchange.com/questions/27552/how-can-i-use-clone-brush-in-the-uv-image-editor – Paul Gonet Jul 28 '15 at 12:06

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In Uv Editor switch the Mode to Paint. Open a Tools panel (T) and select a brush.

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Now you can paint. Remember to save your image when you're done with painting (Image-->Save As Image). When you see a little star (*) next to the Image in header it means that the image isn't saved.

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Here are some useful shortcuts that can be used in a UV Editor window:

  • press S to pick a color sample
  • hold S and press LMB to add a color sample to your palette (you may also do it pressing a + button located under the circular color palette).

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  • press F to change the size of a brush
  • press Shift+F to change the strenght of a brush

After pressing the shortcuts you may also change the attributes of a brush using numerical keyboard buttons.

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  • press E to change the stroke method

Here you can find many interesting options (like a Curve stroke- very useful for precise painting).

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  • press X to quickly flip the color slots

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Paul Gonet
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You need to change the mode of the UV/Image Editor. Switch it to Paint Mode. You can change the color in the tools-window.

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