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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.
In the Stroke area, double-click the color chip and choose a color from the Color dialog box.
In the Stroke area, move the Opacity slider.
In the Stroke area, move the Width slider.
In the Stroke area, click one of the following Endcap buttons: Projecting , Round , or Butt .
In the Stroke area, click one of the following Miter buttons: Miter , Round , or Bevel .
Move the Miter Limit slider.
To set preferences for filling shape Back to Top

 

Enable the Fill check box.
Disable the Fill check box.
In the Fill area, double-click the color chip and choose a color from the Color dialog box.
Click the Fill Overlaps button.
Click the Don’t Fill Overlaps button. Multiple overlaps alternate between filled and not filled.
In the Fill area, move the Opacity slider.

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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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