Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
). Notice the Knife pointer ( ) in the Document window.
4.
Press the Caps Lock key to view a more precise cursor ( ).
This precise cursor can be useful when trying to cut with the Knife tool.
5.
Position the pointer off the left side of the bottom end of the spoon, and drag across in
the shape of an arch.
The Knife tool allows you to cut across selected content in a freeform path. When you
release the mouse, the spoon shape is cut into two closed paths.
6.
Choose Edit > Undo Knife Tool.
Next, you'll make a straight cut with the Knife tool.
7.
Position the pointer off the left side of the end of the spoon. Press and hold Alt+Shift
(Windows) or Option+Shift (Mac OS), and drag all the way across the shape. See the
figure for help.
The Alt (Windows) or Option (Mac OS) keys allow you to cut in a straight line.
Pressing Alt+Shift (Windows) or Option+Shift (Mac OS) allows you to cut in a straight
line that is also constrained to 45°.
8.
Choose Select > Deselect.
9.
Select the Selection tool ( ), and drag the bottom part of the spoon path down a little
bit to see that the spoon path is now cut into two closed paths.
