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Setting preferences for drawing shapes

You can set the default appearance for all new shapes that you draw by modifying the shape preferences. For example, you can set the color for the shape outline and fill. You can also modify the appearance of Bezier handles and various elements such as outlines and wings, to make it easier for drawing.

To set preferences for drawing shape outlines Back to Top

 

Enable the Stroke check box.
Disable the Stroke check box.
Click the Stroke Color flyout button, and choose a color from the color selector.
Click the Shape Attributes flyout button , and move the Opacity slider in the Stroke area.
Move the Stroke Width slider.
Click the Shape Attributes flyout button , and click one of the following Endcap buttons: Projecting , Round , or Butt .
Click the Shape Attributes flyout button , and click one of the following Miter buttons: Miter , Round , or Bevel .
Click the Shape Attributes flyout button , and move the Miter Limit slider.

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You can also set preferences for drawing shape outlines in the Shape Attributes panel (Window Shape Attributes).

To set preferences for filling shapes Back to Top

 

Enable the Fill check box.
Disable the Fill check box.
Click the Fill Color flyout button, and choose a color in the color selector.
Click the Shape Attributes flyout button , and click the Fill Overlaps button.
Click the Shape Attributes flyout button , and click the Don’t Fill Overlaps button. Multiple overlaps alternate between filled and not filled.
Click the Shape Attributes flyout button , and move the Opacity slider in the Fill area.

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You can also set preferences for filling shapes in the Shape Attributes panel (Window Shape Attributes).

You can also adjust shape flatness by adjusting the Flatness slider.

To set preferences for shape tools Back to Top

 

In the Drawing Options area, enable the Big Handles check box. This can make them easier to grab and drag. If you want big points, enable this option.
In the Colors area, click Wing/Bezier Handle, and choose a color.
In the Colors area, click Selected Point/Anchor, and choose a color. The unselected anchor points appear "hollow."

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