Graphics Programs Reference
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Next, you'll complete the drawing of the ice cream by closing the path.
15.
Position the Pen tool over point A without clicking.
Notice that an open circle appears next to the Pen tool pointer ( ), indicating that the
path will close if you were to click the anchor point (don't yet).
16.
Drag down and to the right, to the red dot below point A.
As you drag down, another direction line appears above the point. As you drag, you are
reshaping the path before and after the anchor point. Sometimes, when closing a path,
you may need to edit the direction lines on the anchor point independently, like you did
earlier.
17.
Ctrl-click (Windows) or Command-click (Mac OS) away from the path to deselect it,
and then choose File > Save.
This is a shortcut method for deselecting a path while keeping the Pen tool selected.
You could also choose Select > Deselect, among other methods.
Drawing half of the ice cream dish
When drawing with the Pen tool, you will sometimes need to create symmetrical artwork
(one side is a mirror reflection of the other). In this section, you will draw half of an ice
cream dish. Since the dish is meant to be symmetrical, you will save time and make the shape
perfectly symmetrical, in the next section, when you copy, reflect, and join the half you drew.
1.
Choose 2 Dish from the Artboard Navigation menu in the lower-left corner of the
Document window. Choose View > Fit Artboard In Window (if necessary).
