Operation Manual

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The path of a B-spline curve is determined by the control points you set.
3-point curve tool
The 3-point curve tool lets you draw simple curved lines by specifying their width and height. Use this tool to create arc shapes quickly
without manipulating nodes.
You can draw a curved line by specifying its width (left), and then specifying its height and clicking the page (right).
Smart drawing tool
The Smart drawing tool lets you use shape recognition to draw straight and curved lines. For more information, see “Drawing by using
shape recognition” on page 156.
Using nodes and control handles
Some lines have nodes and control handles that you can manipulate to shape lines as you draw. For information about node types, see
“Using curve objects” on page 159.
Hiding the bounding box
When drawing lines by using the curve tools, you can hide the bounding box that is displayed around the lines once they are drawn. The
curve tools include the Freehand tool, the 2-point line tool, the Bezier tool, the Artistic media tool, the Pen tool, the B-Spline tool, the
Polyline tool, and the 3-point curve tool.