However, it lacks additional features like the ability to create animations, time lapsing, templates, and CMYK color-mode support that is present in similarly priced software. Due to these limitations, it’s a good option for illustrators and sequential artists, but not so much for graphic designers.įurthermore, PaintTool SAI is not considered an industry-standard software, so using it will not give you a competitive edge in creative industries. In my opinion, PaintTool SAI is a great drawing software for beginner artists due to its intuitive and easy-to-navigate user interface. At approximately 2MB it can be run on older computers and operating systems with surprising efficiency. It features useful drawing tools such as perspective grids, rulers, linework (vector) drawing layers, and a variety of brush engines and textures. I haven't tested it but according to this page on the WineDB the pen pressure does not work, to fix it it suggests 'if you want pen pressure you have to open the misc.PaintTool SAI is a lightweight digital painting and drawing software distributed by SYSTEMAX, a Japanese company, that allows users to create “amazing anti-aliased paintings, provides easy and stable operation,” and “makes digital art more enjoyable and comfortable.” Sometimes it takes a few seconds and it will return to the same screen, select 'I don't want to add another shortcut.' and click Next. You will then be asked to add a shortcut, select sai.exe and click Next. Run the installer once it opens, when it is finished click OK and it will close. You will then be asked to select the installer, I used the trial from the PTS website version 1.2.5. In the next screen Wine will configure for a few moments and then the settings screen will open,under the 'Applications' tab change the 'Windows Version' to 'Windows XP', then click OK. In the next screen select '32 bits windows installation'. When asked to choose a version of Wine, select '2.12-staging'. Tick both 'Use another version of Wine', and 'Configure Wine'. Select 'Install a program in a new virtual drive'.

Open PlayOnLinux and select 'Install a Program' on the left. I have just tried this with PlayOnLinux using WindowsXP wine config and version 2.12 staging it is working.

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