Graphics Programs Reference
In-Depth Information
If your curve is a simple arc, consider the Arc tool (located behind the Line Segment
tool). To use it, click and drag a curved path. After drawing the arc, you can reshape
its path as you would any curve, by using the Direct Selection tool to adjust handles
and anchor points.
4 Using basic objects to help build your image.
To speed up drawing, use ready-made
geometric objects like rectangles and ellipses. Create triangles using the Polygon or
Star tool by clicking the desktop and changing Sides to 3 in the tool's dialog. Add
paths and filled objects with the Pen or Pencil tools, or use the Pathfinder panel or
Shape Builder tool to combine objects (find out more about these tools in the
Re-
thinking Construction
chapter).
4
(Left) Creating a triangle with the
Polygon tool by clicking the
desktop and editing the Polygon
menu's Sides value; (right) the
resulting triangle
