Graphics Programs Reference
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Note
Pressing the Shift key when dragging constrains the direction handles to
multiples of 45°.
5. Click the next black anchor point to the right, and pressing the Shift key, drag
down to the red dot. When the curve looks correct, release the mouse button and
then release the Shift key. Leave the path selected.
Now you need the curve to switch directions and create another arch. You will split the dir-
ection lines to convert a smooth point to a corner point.
Tip
After you draw a path, you can also select single or multiple anchor points
and click the Convert Selected Anchor Points To Corner button (
) or
Convert Selected Anchor Points To Smooth button (
) in the Control
panel.
6. Press the Option (Mac OS) or Alt (Windows) key, and position the pointer over
either the last anchor point created or the bottom direction point. When a convert-
point icon (^) appears next to the Pen tool pointer ( ), click and drag a direction
line up to the gold dot. Release the mouse button, and then release the modifier
key. If you do not see the caret, you may create an additional loop.
You can practice adjusting the direction handles with the Direct Selection tool (
) when
the path is completed.
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