Coloring Methods

When the multiple patterning color engine is enabled, the coloring method specifies advanced methodologies that will be used to color shapes. Two coloring methods are available: interactive and managed. Features supported by these methods are described in the following sections:

• Hierarchical Coloring of Connected Shapes
• Automatic Color Shifting

To use the multiple pattering color engine, follow the procedure in Enabling the Multiple Patterning Color Engine for turning on the color engine and setting the coloring method.