Operation Manual

162 | Corel DESIGNER X7 User Guide
You can change a polygon to a star by selecting the polygon with the Shape tool, clicking a node on one of the sides, and dragging
toward the center of the polygon.
To draw a star
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To Do the following
Draw a perfect star
In the toolbox, click the Star tool , and drag in the drawing
window until the star is the size you want.
Draw a complex star
In the toolbox, click the Complex star tool , and drag in the
drawing window until the star is the size you want.
To reshape a polygon
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To Do the following
Reshape a polygon
Click the Shape tool , and click a node on the polygon. Drag
the node to change the polygon’s shape.
Change the number of sides of a polygon Select a polygon. Type a value in the Points or sides box on the
property bar, and press Enter.
To modify a star
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To Do the following
Change the number of points on a star Select a star, type a value in the Points or sides box on the property
bar, and press Enter.
Reshape a star
Select a star, click the Shape tool , and drag a node on the star.
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When you use the Shape tool to reshape a perfect star, the node movement is constrained. Also, you cannot add or delete nodes, or
convert line segments to curves.
Drawing grids
You can draw a grid and set the number of rows and columns. A grid is a grouped set of rectangles that you can break apart.