Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
Tip
When creating a closing anchor point, you can press the spacebar to move
the point.
16.
Press the Option (Mac OS) or Alt (Windows) key with the pointer still over point
A. Click and drag straight down and notice that a direction handle shows, but is
going in the opposite direction (it's going up). Drag to the gold dot labeled “Final.”
Release the mouse button and then the key.
As you drag down, another direction line appears above the point. Without the
modifier key, as you drag away from closing point, you are reshaping the path be-
fore and after the anchor point. Pressing the Option/Alt modifier key on the closing
point allows you to edit the previous direction handle independently.
17.
Command-click (Mac OS) or Ctrl-click (Windows) away from the path to deselect
it, and then choose File > Save.
This is a shortcut method for deselecting a path while keeping the Pen tool selec-
ted. You could also choose Select > Deselect, among other methods.
Drawing the dish with the Curvature tool
With the Curvature tool ( ), you can draw and edit paths quickly and visually to create
paths with smooth refined curves and straight lines. Using the Curvature tool, you can also
edit paths while drawing or after the path is complete using the same tool.
In this section, you'll explore the Curvature tool while creating a dish for the ice cream you
already drew.