Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Tip
You can also press the Option+Shift (Mac OS) or Alt+Shift (Windows)
keys to constrain the handles to a perpendicular direction, which ensures
that the handles are the same length.
12.
Position the pointer over the path between points H and I and press the Option
(Mac OS) or Alt (Windows) key. The pointer changes appearance ( ). Drag the
path up and to the left to make the path have more curve, like you see in the figure.
Release the mouse button and then the key. Now, you can continue drawing the
path.
For the next point, J, you will create a smooth point, but you will edit the direction handles
independently using a modifier key as you draw. For the next step,
don't release the mouse
button until you are told
.
Note
You could also create the point in this step by dragging with the Shift key
pressed and releasing the mouse button when the pointer reaches the red
dot. You could then position the Pen tool icon over the anchor point.
When the convert-point icon (^) appears next to the pointer, you could
drag out a new direction handle.
13.
Begin dragging from point J to the red dot on the right. As you drag, press and
hold the Shift key to constrain the direction lines. When the pointer reaches the red
dot, release the Shift key but not the mouse button. Press the Option (Mac OS) or
