Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
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With the Pen tool selected, click and hold on the small square (the i rst anchor point
in the path) and drag upward to create directional handles. Directional handles control
where the following path will go. Note that when you create directional handles, you
should drag until the length is the same or slightly beyond the arch that you are creating.
Click and drag with the Pen tool to
create directional handles.
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Click and hold on the second box in Example B, and drag the directional handle
downward. Keep dragging until the path closely matches the curve of Example B.
Don't worry if it's not exact for this part of the lesson.
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Click on the third box in Example B, and drag upward to create the next line
segment. Continue this process to the end of the Example B diagram.
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To edit the position of the points on the path, you'll use the Direct Selection tool ( ).
Click and hold on the Path Selection tool ( ) and select the hidden Direct Selection tool.
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Position the Direct Selection tool over a path segment (the area between two anchor
points) and click once; the directional handles that control that line segment are displayed.
Click and drag on any of the directional handles to i ne-tune your line segments. You
can also click directly on each anchor point to reposition them if necessary.
Adjusting the directional handles
using the Direct Selection tool.
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Choose File > Save, then choose File > Close to close the i le.
