Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
6.
Press the Shift key, and move the pointer to the right and down. When the green
alignment guide appears, aligning the new point with the bottom two points, and the
measurement label shows 2 in, Click to set an anchor point, and then release the
modifier key.
Notice that the new anchor point is not where you clicked. That's because the line has
been constrained to 45°. Pressing the Shift key creates angled lines constrained to 45°.
7.
Position the pointer below the last point, and click to set the last anchor point for the
shape.
8.
Choose Select > Deselect, and then choose File > Save.
Components of a path
As you draw, you create a line called a
path
. A path is made up of one or
more straight or curved segments. The beginning and end of each segment are
marked by
anchor points
, which work like pins holding a wire in place. A
path can be closed (for example, a circle) or open, with distinct endpoints (for
example, a wavy line). You change the shape of a path by dragging its anchor
points, the direction points at the end of direction lines that appear at anchor
points, or the path segment itself.
