Graphics Programs Reference
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Notice that the curve between points I and J looks right. However, the direction line
after the anchor point is too short. It needs to be longer so that the next curve is large
enough. Next, you'll edit the direction line after the point.
13.
Press the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) key, and the pointer changes to the
Convert Anchor Point tool ( ). Drag the direction point (at the end of the direction
line) from the red dot to the gold dot to make just that one direction line longer. When
the pointer reaches the gold dot, release the mouse button and then release the key.
Note
You could also create the point in Step 12 and then position the Pen tool icon
over the anchor point. When the convert-point icon (caret) appears next to
the pointer ( ), you could drag out a new direction handle.
Tip
As you drag the direction point, you could also press the Shift key to keep the
direction line straight.
14.
Continue drawing the point at K by first dragging from the anchor point to the red dot
and then pressing the Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) key and dragging from the
red dot to the gold dot.
