Operation Manual

Working with lines, outlines, and brushstrokes | 145
To Do the following
Change the line or outline width In the Outline area, type a value in the Width box.
Set the shape of corners Click one of the following buttons:
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Mitered corners — creates pointed corners
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Round corners — creates rounded corners
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Beveled corners — creates squared off corners
Set the miter limit Type a value in the Miter limit box
Set the appearance of endpoints in open paths Click one of the following buttons:
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Square cap — creates square end shapes
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Round cap — creates rounded end shapes
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Extended square cap — creates square end shapes that
extend the length of the line
Specify the outline position Click one of the following buttons:
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Outside outline — places the outline outside the object
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Centered outline — centers the outline along the object
edge
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Inside outline — places the outline inside the object
Change the pattern length of a standard pattern In the Pattern style area, type a value in the Length box.
Change the width of an enhanced pattern In the Pattern style area, type a value in the Width box. The
pattern width value must be higher than the outline width value.
Position the outline beneath the fill Enable the Behind fill check box.
Automatically scale the line or outline if an object is resized Enable the Scale with image check box.
Set the outline to print on top of underlying colors during printing Enable the Overprint outline check box.
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If the pattern Width value is too low, the pattern might not appear as expected. To view the pattern on your object, try increasing the
pattern Width value and decreasing the outline Width value.
You can also specify line settings from the property bar or the Outline area of the Property manager docker.
You can also change the color of a line or outline by right-clicking a color swatch on the color palette.