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These are the options in the Auto Paint Grid window.

Spans U, Spans V

Sets the number of lines to draw in U and V to define the grid.

Curve Degree

Defines the degree of curve on surfaces generated. The higher the degree, the smoother and tighter the curve.

Strokes Per Span

Sets the number of strokes to create along each grid line.

Points Per Curve

Sets the number of points on each stroke path curve (curve on surface) created.

Grid Smear

Sets the amount of displacement of the lines using a 2D noise function. When this option is 1.0 the lines are randomized to the full width of their row or column.

Smear Frequency

Sets the frequency of the noise applied with Grid Smear. Lower values create a smoother noise offset.

Sample Density

Sets the Sample Density attribute of the created strokes. Higher values result in smoother strokes and a greater tube density. For more information see Modify existing strokes.

Surface Offset Min, Max

Sets a range of Surface Offset values. The Surface Offset for created strokes is randomized between these values. You could use this, for example, to create a cloud of strokes about a surface. For details on Surface Offset, see Set up to paint in 3D.

Edge U, Edge V

Turn these options on to create the boundary lines of the grid in U and V. When these options are turned off, strokes are not created along the boundary lines.

Equalization

Modulates the Sample Density for the created strokes based on the length of the stroke path curves (curves on surface). This helps keep tubes more evenly distributed.

Share One Brush

Turn this option on to make all strokes share one brush. When this brush is off, a separate brush is created for each stroke. For information on brush sharing, see Make strokes share the same brush.