Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
6.
In the Transform panel, change the Width (W) to
0.6 in
to match the rectangle be-
neath it.
7.
Choose Select > Deselect.
Creating stars
Next, you'll use the Star tool ( ) to create a few stars to decorate the lampshade you'll
create later. When drawing with the Star tool, you'll use a few keyboard modifiers to get
the number of points you want and to change the radius of the arms of the star (the length
of the arms). Here are the keyboard modifiers you will use when drawing the star, and what
each does:
•
Arrow keys:
Pressing the Up Arrow and Down Arrow adds and removes points
from the star as you draw it.
•
Shift:
Straightens the star (constrains it).
•
Command (Mac OS) or Ctrl (Windows):
Pressing the key and dragging while
creating a star allows you to change the radius of the arms of the star (make them
longer or shorter).
1.
Click and hold down the mouse button on the Polygon tool (
) in the Tools pan-
el, and select the Star tool (
). Position the pointer above the shapes already on
the artboard.
