MX

Editing lines/shapes with the Freehand &
Brush Tool
You cannot directly modify shapes created by the Quickshape, Rectangle, or Ellipse Tools. First convert
them to editable shapes using "Arrange" > "Convert to editable shapes
". See "Shape handling" for more information.
You can use the Freehand & Brush Tool
to edit lines (or outlines of shapes) by simply redrawing the section of line you want to replace. For
example:
To edit the object:
Select the object that you wish to edit.
Move the freehand pencil over a part of the line. A ~
shows when the pencil is in position.
Draw the required line, then move the freehand pencil
over to the second point of the existing line. Again, a ~
shows when the pencil is in position.
Release the mouse button, and the section of line is
replaced.
Sketch Mode
This option is useful if you are rapidly sketching lots of separate lines
close to each other, perhaps using a drawing tablet.
Hold the mouse pointer over an existing line, or end point, and you'll notice that there is a short pause
before the mouse pointer changes to indicate that the line will be edited or extended. This pause means
you can still edit existing lines if you want, but you won't do so unintentionally when you actually mean to
sketch new lines.
Pressure sensitive drawing
Web Designer MX Premium supports pressure sensitive drawing using
a compatible tablet device that supports pressure sensitivity.
Most modern tablets should be compatible. This allows you to draw variable width strokes - the more
pressure you apply the wider the stroke.
High Pressure
Low
Pressure
To draw a variable width stroke using your tablet:
1.
Enable pressure sensitive drawing by pressing the Enable/disable Pressure Recording button
on the Freehand tool infobar.
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