Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Don't worry
if the Smart Guides are attempting to “snap” the anchor point you cre-
ate to other content on the artboard, making it difficult to click directly on the
“start” square. This is expected behavior and is sometimes why we turn off the
Smart Guides when drawing.
4.
Move the pointer to the right of the original anchor point approximately 1.5 in, as
indicated by the measurement label. It doesn't have to be exact. A green alignment
guide appears when the pointer is vertically aligned with the previous anchor
point. Click to set another anchor point.
Tip
If Smart Guides are turned off, you will need to press the Shift key and
click to create constrained lines.
As you've learned in previous lessons, the measurement label and alignment
guides are a part of the Smart Guides. When working with the Pen tool, you can
achieve finer measurements in the measurement labels when you zoom in.
5.
Click to set three more points, following the same generic shape as shown in the
top half of the artboard.
