User Guide

Chapter 4: Drawing And Vector Effects
You can change the path-editing display at any time. To use the Live Curve Editing command, objects
do not have to be selected or be in path edit mode.
Editing paths with the Reshape tool
The Reshape tool provides an easy-to-use, interactive way to edit paths. Using the tool is as simple as
dragging the mouse. The tool will reshape the parts of a path that you drag over.
To use the Reshape tool:
1. Select an object to edit. To use the Reshape tool, one vector object can be selected or be in
path edit mode.
2.
Select the Reshape tool.
3. Move the pointer close to the path and a reshape symbol (~) will appear at the pointer. The
symbol indicates that you can drag to reshape the path.
4. Drag to draw a new segment in the shape you want. When you release the mouse, Canvas
applies the segment you drew to the path.
After you use the Reshape tool, the object remains selected or in edit mode. Continue to use the
Reshape tool to modify the path.
Reshape techniques
When you drag the Reshape tool, the direction that you drag affects the way the tool modifies the
path.
If you drag in one direction and finish on the path, the tool will reshape the path to match the line that
you draw.
If you finish dragging away from the path, the Reshape tool can create a new segment that opens a
closed path. If you drag the tool on an open path, you can draw a new segment that closes the path.
You can also drag the tool so it reshapes part of a path and removes the rest.
Dragging in one direction reshapes the
circle
Changing direction adds a segment and
opens the path
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