Edit

The Edit tool allows you to edit and change the shape of objects by using nodes and their handles to edit the curves and angles.

To Change a Line Segment

Position the mouse over either end node.

Press the left mouse button to pick up the node and move it to a new location

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To Change a Curve Segment

Position the mouse over either end node or the curve segment.

Press the left mouse button to pick up the node or curve and drag it until it’s the shape you want.

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Editing Segments and Nodes

When you click on a segment with the Edit tool, several editing options will enable in the palette.

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Add Node/Delete Node

Edit-AddNode Edit-DeleteNode

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You can also double-click on the segment to add a node, and double-click on a node to delete it.

 

Join Segments

Edit-JoinSegments

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Joins two selected nodes to create one segment or curve.

 

Break at Node

Edit-BreakatNode

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Breaks the segment at the selected node.

 

Convert to Line

Edit-ConverttoLine

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Converts a curve to a straight line segment.

 

Convert to Curve

ConverttoCurve

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Converts a straight line segment to a curve.

 

Corner

Edit-Corner

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You may not notice a change when you click Corner. However, when you move one of the handles, you’ll notice the other handle stays locked, creating the cornered affect.

 

Smooth

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The two handles adjust with the same directional angle. Pull to change the lengths of the handles separately from each other.

 

Cusp

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The two handles come together to create a sharp cusp at the node.

 

Symmetrical

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Both handles constrain to the same length and move in the same directional angle, creating symmetrical curves.