User Guide

Using Shapes376
Use the Shape Selection tool to drag a wing
handle.
Converting between Smooth
and Corner Points
Two connecting curves (or straight
lines) share one anchor point, which
can be a smooth or corner point. The
wings on smooth and corner points
behave differently.
When you drag the handle on one
wing of a smooth point, the curves on
both sides of the point change. With a
smooth point, you adjust the angle of
the wings concurrently.
A corner point is converted to a smooth point.
When you drag the handle on one
wing of a corner point, only the curve
on that side of the point changes. With
a corner point, you can adjust the
angle of the wings independently.
You can use the Convert Point tool to
convert between smooth and corner
points.
To convert a smooth or corner
point:
1 With the Shape Selection tool ,
select an anchor point.
If the anchor point’s wings are not
displayed, drag over the anchor
point to display them.
2 Choose the Convert Point tool
from the toolbox .
3 Click one of the anchor point’s
wing handles.
Note
•
After converting a point, you must use
the Shape Selection tool for further
adjustments. If you try to adjust an anchor
point with the Convert Point tool, the
anchor point will be converted again.
Cutting a Segment
You may want to open a shape so that
you can add new curves or connect
another open shape. You can do this
with the Scissors tool.
To cut a shape:
1 Choose the Scissors tool from the
toolbox .