Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
A.
Tool Mode menu
B.
Pen Options menu
Drawing a straight line
You'll start by drawing a straight line. Anchor points mark the ends of path seg-
ments; the straight line you'll draw is a single path segment with two anchor
points.
1.
Click the Paths tab to bring that panel to the front of the Layers panel
group.
The Paths panel displays thumbnail previews of the paths you draw. Currently, the
panel is empty, because you haven't started drawing.
2.
If necessary, zoom in so that you can easily see the lettered points and
blue dots on the shape template. Make sure you can see the whole tem-
plate in the image window, and be sure to reselect the Pen tool after you
zoom.
3.
Click point A on the first shape, and release the mouse button. You've cre-
ated an anchor point.
4.
Click point B. You've created a straight line with two anchor points.
5.
Press Enter or Return to stop drawing.
