Modifying lines and curves
You can edit the properties of lines and curves. You can reshape a curve by changing its nodes the shape of the contour at a node by changing the node type, by modifying its line segments on either side of a node, or by connecting line segments. You can also cut a line segment. When you cut a closed path or contour, you open it. When you cut an open path or contour, you create two separate contours.
| To edit a line or curve |
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Edit workspace
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On the Tools toolbar, choose the Pen tool  .
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On the Tool Options palette, click the Edit Mode button  .
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Select the shape.
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Modify any of the settings on the Tool Options palette.
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You can also edit the curve by clicking the Pick tool  ,
selecting the curve, and modifying any of the settings on the
Tool Options palette.
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| To adjust a line segment by changing the nodes |
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Edit workspace
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On the Tools toolbar, choose the Pen tool .
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On the Tool Options palette, click the Edit Mode button .
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Right-click a node, choose Node Type, and select one of the
following options:
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Convert to Line — straightens the segment before and after the
node
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Line Before — straightens the segment before the node
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Line After — straightens the segment after the node
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Curve Before — curves the segment before the node
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Curve After — curves the segment after the node
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| To connect multiple line segments |
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Edit workspace
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Create as many connected line segments as you want.
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On the Tool Options palette, click one of the following buttons:
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Start New Contour  — connects line segments in an open
shape
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Close Selected Open Contours  — connects line segments in
a closed shape
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Click the Apply button  .
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You can save a set of Tool Options palette settings as presets.
For more information, see Using and creating presets.
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| To cut a line segment |
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Edit workspace
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From the Tools toolbar, choose the Pen tool .
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On the Tool Options palette, click the Knife Mode button  .
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Drag across the contour where you want to cut it.
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When you click the Knife Mode button, you can cut through all
selected contours in an object.
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