2013

Shape Handling 137
1. Create a circle and put a triangle on top.
2. Select them both.
3. Right click and choose "COMBINE SHAPES" > "SLICE (CUT)
SHAPES"
. The edges of the triangle cut the circle into two
shapes. The triangle disappears.
4. You can now drag the segment out from the circle:
You can also use a line to cut an object:
The line should be drawn completely though the
object and extend beyond it (as shown in the
illustration). If the line is too short, this operation cuts
out a thin slice.
Creating regular polygons (the Quickshape
Tool)
The QUICKSHAPE Tool lets you quickly create almost any regular, symmetrical shape
with sharp or rounded corners. You can then drag the edges to bend the sides, and at
any time you can change the number of sides or make the object an ellipse, a polygon,
or a star.
Creation Modes: Radius/Diameter/Bounds
Polygon
Ellipse
Stellate
Round corners
Restore edges
Number of sides
Editable items menu
Editing fields
1. Select the QUICKSHAPE Tool ("Shift + F2").
2. Select POLYGON.
3. Select the number of sides either from the menu, or by typing
into the text box.