Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
The path you drew appears in the Paths panel and as a new layer in the Layers
panel.
Drawing curves
On curved segments, selecting an anchor point displays two direction lines
(smooth points) or one direction line (corner point). Direction lines end in direc-
tion points, and the positions of the direction lines and direction points determine
the size and shape of the curved segment. You'll create curved lines, using smooth
points.
1.
Click A on the semicircle, and release the mouse to create the first anchor
point.
2.
Click point B, but don't release the mouse button. Instead, drag the cursor
to the blue dot to the right of point B to create a curved path segment and
a smooth anchor point. Then release the mouse button.
Smooth anchor points have two linked direction lines. When you move one, the
curved segments on both sides of the path adjust simultaneously.
3.
Click point C, and drag down to the blue dot below. Then release the
mouse button. You've created a second curved path segment and another
smooth point.
