Graphics Programs Reference
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8.
Select the Pen tool ( ), and position the pointer over one of the end anchor points that
was connected to the line segment that was cut. Notice that the Pen tool shows a
forward slash ( ), indicating that, if you click, you will continue drawing from that
anchor point. Click the point.
9.
Position the pointer over the other anchor point that was connected to the cut line
segment. The pointer now shows a merge symbol next to it ( ), indicating that you are
connecting to another path. Click the point to reconnect the paths.
Constraining lines
In
Lesson 4
,
“
Transforming Objects
,
” you learned that using the Shift key and Smart Guides
in combination with shape tools constrains the shape of objects. The Shift key and Smart
Guides also constrain the Pen tool to create paths of 45°.
Next, you will learn how to draw straight lines and constrain angles as you draw.
1.
Choose 2 from the Artboard Navigation menu in the lower-left corner of the Document
window.
2.
Choose View > Smart Guides to select the Smart Guides, and then choose View> Fit
Artboard In Window.
3.
With the Pen tool ( ) selected, in the area labeled Work Area, click where the blue
“start” square is to set the first anchor point.
Don't worry
if the Smart Guides are attempting to “snap” the anchor point you create to
other content on the artboard, making it difficult to click directly on the “start” square.
4.
Move the pointer to the right of the original anchor point approximately 1.5 in, as
indicated by the measurement label. It doesn't have to be exact. A green alignment
