User guide

Finally, arrows can be rotated with the Structure Perspective tool as well as the Lasso or Marquee. For more infor-
mation on Structure Perspective tool, see "Structure perspective" on page 102. Combining these methods lets you
draw an unlimited number of arrows.
Equilibrium arrows
For equilibrium arrows, changing the length changes both arrows proportionately; changing the shape of the arrow-
head changes both arrowheads identically.
To change the length of one arrow, hold down the ALT key. Two new adjustment handles appear. When adjusting one
arrow of an equilibrium arrow, the arrow cannot be extended beyond its original length.
Curved arrows
You can curve most arrows found on the Arrows toolbar. After you paste an arrow in your drawing, click-drag the selec-
tion point in the middle of the arrow.
As you drag the selection point, the angle of the arc appears, measured in degrees.
Colored arrows
To color an arrow:
1. In the drawing window, select the arrow to color.
2. Select a color from the Color menu.
Coloring block arrows
For block arrows (those that aren’t made of just simple lines), you can apply colored effects using the filled, faded, and
shaded options. To use these effects:
1. Select a block arrow from the Arrows palette and right-click the block arrow.
2. Select a color from the Color menu.
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