User Guide

key and drag. You can choose this tool, while the lock icon
is locked, by typing the number “3.”
Straight line tool
The straight line tool draws straight lines without requiring
you to place points manually. To constrain the line to the
vertical, horizontal, and 45 degree angles, hold down the
Shift key while dragging with the mouse. To access from
another tool, while the lock icon is locked, type the
number “4.” Press the Option or Alt key and click the
mouse to draw a straight line that centers on the point
where you click, and extends outward as you drag.
Freehand tool
The freehand tool can be used to draw paths freestyle or as
either a variable-weight or calligraphic pen tool.
The calligraphic pen tool draws calligraphic lines. You
can set the pen width and angle from the dialog accessed
by double-clicking on the icon. To use the calligraphy pen
when the selection pointer or other tools are selected, while
the lock icon is locked, type the number “5.”
From the dialog (accessed by double-clicking the icon) you
can choose the freehand tool by selecting the pressure-
sensitive option. Choose the maximum and minimum widths
of strokes, as well as the shapes of caps and joins.
The Tight curve fit option lets you increase how much the
outline conforms to the curved lines you draw. (The other
option is normal fit, the default option, ordinarily used if you
ignore this choice.) Choose “ Draw dotted line” to display
your lines as a series of hash marks; this option displays the
strokes faster than does the normal option.
Pen tool
The pen tool is for drawing outlines or strokes without
having to change tools. You can choose this tool, while the
lock icon is locked, by typing the number “6.”
Knife tool
Use the knife tool to cut paths or points. Access the knife
when using another tool, while the lock icon is locked, by
typing the number “7.”
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