User Guide

Drawing 71
Path and point characteristics
Paths and points have the following basic characteristics:
• A path can be open with unconnected end points, or closed with the same beginning and
ending point.
Examples of open (top) and closed (bottom) paths
• Each path can have up to 32,000 points, which lets you import complex files from other
sources. However, using more points increases file size and slows redrawing and printing.
• Paths can be outlined by one or more strokes of varying widths and filled with color, gradients,
or patterns. Paths can also be filled with vector images, bitmap images, or tiled fills.
By default, an open path doesn’t have a fill, but you can change this behavior. For more
information, see “Setting path and point display preferences” on page 73.
Stroke
Fill