User Guide

Chapter 4: Drawing And Vector Effects
Pinwheel angle For stars, enter a value of more or less than 0 degrees to bend the
points. Negative values bend the points counterclockwise.
Presets Choose a preset style in the pop-up menu.
To save Multigon presets:
1. Select the Multigon shape you want to save as a preset.
2. In the Properties bar, click the Presets menu, and select Save shape.
3. In the Save Shape dialog box, enter a name for the shape, then click OK.
To delete Multigon presets:
1. Select the Multigon tool.
2. In the Properties bar, click the Presets menu, and select Delete shape.
3. In the Delete Shape dialog box, select the preset you want to delete, then click OK.
When you save and delete styles, they remain saved or deleted whether you click OK or
Cancel to close the Multigon dialog box.
To edit Star Multigon objects:
You can edit Star Multigons (framed star, star, and star outline styles) to adjust the twirl and radius
of the object’s points. The following procedures do not apply to frames, spokes, or wheels.
1. Double-click the Star Multigon object to put it in edit mode.
An outer handle and inner handle appear on one point of the star.
2. Do one or more of the following:
To change the length of the star points: Drag the outer handle inward or outward
from the center of the star.
To twirl the points: Drag the handle clockwise or counterclockwise.
To change the position of the inner points: Drag the inner handle inward or
outward from the center.
3. Press Esc or double-click outside the object to exit edit mode.
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