• | To select a path node |
• | To move a path segment |
• | To rotate a path segment |
• | To skew a path segment |
• | To size a path segment |
• | To shape a curve using the control points |
You can change the shape of a path by selecting and moving its nodes, segments, or control points.
Rotating and skewing path segments
Reshaping a curve segment by using control points
When you select a single node on a curve segment, two control points extend from it in opposite directions. You can change the shape of a curve by repositioning the control points. You may need to change the node type to achieve the shape you want. For more information about node types, see Changing node types.
To select a path node |
1 . | In the toolbox, click the Path tool . |
2 . | Click the Shape button on the property bar. |
3 . | Click a node. |
Hold down Shift, and click the nodes you want to select.
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Hold down Ctrl + Shift, and click a node.
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You can also select multiple nodes by clicking the Shape button and marquee selecting a group of nodes.
You can deselect a node by holding down Shift and clicking a node.
To move a path segment |
1 . | In the toolbox, click the Path tool . |
2 . | Click the Shape button on the property bar. |
3 . | Select the nodes on a path segment. |
4 . | Drag the nodes to a new location. |
You can move path segments in precise increments by pressing an Arrow key to move the selected nodes the nudge distance, or by holding down Shift and pressing an Arrow key to move the selected nodes the super nudge distance.
To rotate a path segment |
1 . | In the toolbox, click the Path tool . |
2 . | Click the Shape button on the property bar. |
3 . | Select the nodes on a path segment. |
4 . | Click Object Edit Path Rotate and skew nodes. |
5 . | Drag a rotation handle. |
You can also drag the center of rotation to a new location.
To skew a path segment |
1 . | In the toolbox, click the Path tool . |
2 . | Click the Shape button on the property bar. |
3 . | Select the nodes on a path segment. |
4 . | Click Object Edit path Rotate and skew nodes. |
5 . | Drag a skewing handle. |
To size a path segment |
1 . | In the toolbox, click the Path tool . |
2 . | Click the Shape button on the property bar. |
3 . | Select the nodes on a path segment. |
4 . | Click Object Edit path Stretch and scale nodes. |
5 . | On the highlighting box, drag any of the following handles: |
• | side selection handles — stretch the selected path segments |
• | corner selection handles — scale the selected path segments |
You can also size path segments by clicking the Elastic mode button on the property bar.
To shape a curve using the control points |
1 . | In the toolbox, click the Path tool . |
2 . | Click the Shape button on the property bar. |
3 . | Select a curve node. |
4 . | Drag the control points. |
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