Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
We selected the Alt Key (Option key on Mac OS) Toggles To Smooth Tool option
in the Pencil Tool Options dialog box earlier. Rather than redrawing the path, it is
simply smoothing it out with the modifier key held down.
8.
Draw a “U” shape beneath the first drip shape, without closing it.
9.
Click and hold down the mouse on the Pencil tool (
) and select the Join tool (
).
You can use the Join tool ( ) to intelligently join paths that cross, overlap, or
have open ends without affecting the original paths.
Unlike the Join command (Object > Path > Join), you learned about in
Lesson 3
,
the Join tool can trim overlapping paths as it joins and it doesn't simply create a
straight line between the anchor points you are joining. The angle created by the
two paths to be joined are taken into account.
10.
With the Join tool selected, drag across the two ends of the “U” shaped path you
created to join them.
