User Guide

Chapter 3: Objects And Attributes
Orientation Specify the placement of parallel lines relative to the object’s path.
Choose Center, Outside, or Inside.
Line Attributes Use these controls to define the appearance of the stroke.
Pen: Select a pen width from the palette.
Color: Select a color from the palette. You can also specify custom
pen colors (see"The color editor" on page 235).
Dash: Select a dash if you want the stroke to contain one.
Spacing: Enter a number to specify the distance between the
selected line and the one below it. For Line #1, this setting defines
the space between this line and Line #2. Choose a number from the
menu to edit the line. Line #1 corresponds to the bottom line. You
can also click a line in the edit box to select it. The selected line is
indicated with handles.
Equidistant Turn on this option to apply the spacing setting for the selected line to all
lines.
Use pen ink Turn on this option to apply a color to the spaces between the parallel
lines.
Identical Turn on this option to give all parallel lines the same appearance (pen
width, color, and dash).
Add Preset Click the Add Preset button when you have finished defining the stroke.
Customizing neon strokes
You can create custom neon strokes using the Neon manager in the Attributes palette. Specify the
width, colors, line joins, and end caps as well as create uniform and calligraphic neon strokes.
To make the stroke appear round, experiment with lighter inside colors and darker outside
colors.
To create custom neon strokes:
1. Open the Attributes palette and select the Pen tab.
2. Select the Neon pen stroke type.
3. Use the Neon manager to define either a standard pen stroke or calligraphic stroke.
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