User Guide

Chapter 4: Drawing And Vector Effects
To use the Auto Curve tool:
1.
Select the Auto Curve tool.
2. Click in the drawing area to set the beginning point of a path. If you are editing a path, click
to set the path’s next anchor point.
3. Move the mouse and click to set the second anchor point. A straight segment connects the
first and second points. You can press Shift when you click to snap the first segment to a
45° angle.
4. To set the third anchor point, do one of the following:
Click to set the anchor point. This completes a smooth curve from the first anchor point to
the new anchor point.
Hold down the mouse button and move the mouse to preview the curve. You can see the
segments bend as you move the pointer. Release the mouse to set the new anchor point.
5. Repeat the previous step to continue adding anchor points to the path. You can also select
other path tools (Curve, Polygon, Push, and Reshape) to continue adding segments to the
path.
6. To finish drawing the path, do one of the following:
Press Esc.
Double-click to set the final anchor point. You must double-click on the starting point to
complete a closed path.
When you finish drawing, the path object is selected. Canvas applies the current pen ink, fill ink, and
stroke to the path. You can use path editing tools and techniques to modify the path.
With the Auto Curve tool, click to
set anchor points 1 and 2 to start
a path.
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