Adding and deleting path nodes

Increasing or decreasing the number of nodes on a path lets you change the shape of the line and curve segments with greater control.

Adding and deleting nodes

You can add nodes to a path if the existing segments, nodes, and control points do not let you shape a path the way you want. You can add one node at a time or several at once. When you add a node, you can choose where it displays on the line segment.

When you delete nodes, the shape of the path can change, depending on the position of the nodes that are removed.

Smoothing paths

Paths you create from masks or draw freehand style can contain more nodes than required to maintain their shape. These extra nodes can give paths a rough appearance. You can smooth the path by removing the extra nodes from the entire path or from a section of the path.

To add a node to a path

1 .	In the toolbox, click the Path tool .

4 .	On the property bar, click the Add node button .

You can add a node at the midpoint of a path segment by selecting a node and clicking the Add node button on the property bar. The node is added between the selected node and the node that precedes it in the path.

You can also add a node by double-clicking where you want to add the node to a path segment.

To delete a node from a path

1 .	In the toolbox, click the Path tool .

4 .	On the property bar, click the Delete node button .

You can also delete a node by double-clicking it.

To smooth a path

1 .	In the toolbox, click the Path tool .

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