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    For example, let’s create the given script:  To paint a new sprite, follow the given steps:

                                                                     2     Select the Paint option.
     when  clicked

     pen down
                                                                     1     Hover the mouse
     set pen size to  5
                                                                    pointer over the
     repeat  360   The number of sides of the                       Choose a Sprite button.
     shape will be entered in the
     move  1  steps
     repeat block.   The Costumes tab will open, allowing you to edit your sprite’s look or create a new
     turn  1  degrees  To figure out how much the   sprite.
     sprite needs to turn at each
     change pen  color  by  10                Fill Color     Outline Color
     corner, divide 360 by the
     number of sides the shape has.
                                                                                                                Undo

                                                                                                                Redo
     RAPID RECALL  Tick ( ) if you know this.

                         Costumes/
     1.  Operators blocks are used for mathematical calculations and    Backdrops Pane                     Special Tools
     logical comparisons.
                             Select                              Reshape
     2.  Pen blocks let your sprite draw on the stage.                    Eraser
                              Brush
                                                                 Text

                                Fill                                      Circle
                                                                                                                Canvas
     CREATING CUSTOM SPRITES AND COSTUMES  Line

     You can edit as well as create your own sprites, backdrops and costumes with the   Rectangle
     help of the Paint Editor tool. It offers two drawing modes to help you design custom
                     Choose a Costume                                                                           Magnifying
     graphics for your projects:                                                                                  Tools

       Vector Mode: It lets you create smooth, stretchable shapes that stay sharp at   Vector/Bitmap Conversion

     any size.       The descriptions of these buttons are as follows:
       Bitmap Mode: It works like painting with tiny dots (pixels), perfect for detailed     Costumes/Backdrops Pane: Displays the current costume or background you’re

     freehand drawings, like colouring or sketching.  editing. Click on any costume or backdrop here to choose and edit it.

     CUSTOM SPRITES      Fill Color: This lets you choose the colour to fill the inside of your sprite.

                         Outline Color: This tool lets you change the outline (border) colour of your sprite.
     Custom sprites are characters you create. You can draw them from scratch or
     modify an existing sprite to suit your needs.     Undo: To erase your last action.
                         Redo: Reverse the last Undo action.

                         Special Tools: Shows options related to the active tool.

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