Optimizing Screen Space in Clip Studio Paint on iPad: A Comprehensive Guide
Clip Studio Paint, a popular digital painting and comic illustration app, is now available on iPad. While the iPad version offers the same tools, shortcuts, and assets as its PC counterpart, it presents a unique challenge: optimizing screen space on the iPad's 4:3 screen ratio. In this article, we'll explore the differences between PC and iPad screens, and provide tips on customizing the Clip Studio Paint interface to make the most of your iPad's screen real estate.
Screen Space Efficiency on iPad
The 4:3 screen ratio of the iPad means that there is less space available for toolbars and buttons compared to the typical 16:9 ratio of PC screens. As a result, valuable screen space can be wasted if not optimized. While toolbars can be minimized, there is still unused space at the top of the screen that can be utilized.
Customizing the Clip Studio Paint Interface on iPad
One way to optimize screen space is to hide the menu bar. To do this, go to Window > Hide Menu Bar or use the shortcut Shift + Tab if a keyboard is connected. However, this requires repeated access to the Window menu to show/hide it, which can be time-consuming.
A better solution is to add a toggle button to quickly show/hide the menu bar. To do this, go to Clip Studio Icon > Command Bar Settings, switch to Menu Commands, and navigate to Window. This will allow you to add a menu bar toggle button, which enhances the overall workflow and user experience in Clip Studio Paint on iPad.
Customizing the Menu Bar in Clip Studio Paint
Customizing the menu bar in Clip Studio Paint can also help optimize screen space. To do this, go to the Words menu, select Commands, and click on Window. From here, you can add or remove buttons from the command bar as needed. This shortcut is particularly useful on the desktop version of Clip Studio Paint, especially when using a graphics tablet with a 16:9 aspect ratio.
Clip Studio Paint Interface
On Windows, the Windows bar can be hidden to free up screen space. Clicking the Windows bar once hides the menu bar, while clicking it a second time hides the top bar with the date and window controls (close, minimize). On iOS, the Windows bar cannot be hidden.
A unique icon is used in Clip Studio Paint to toggle the Windows bar on and off. This icon, an arrow and a bar with dots, may be confusing to understand, but it originates from the Mac desktop version of Clip Studio Paint. Toggling the Windows bar off provides extra screen space, with an extra centimeter gained on iOS and an extra two centimeters gained on PC or Mac.
Conclusion
By following these tips and customizing the Clip Studio Paint interface on your iPad, you can optimize screen space and enhance your overall workflow and user experience. Don't forget to subscribe to our channel for more content, check out our other videos, and leave a comment, like, and share if you found this article useful. Happy drawing!