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Creating paths with the Path Drawing Tool
Use the
Path Drawing Tool
to create closed shapes with solid fill. A range of
preset shapes is available, including standard geometric and more complex
shapes, as well as freeform tools and polygon tools for creating entirely custom-
made drawings.
To create a path object with solid fill:
1. Click the
Path Tools
then select the
Path Drawing Tool
.
2. Select a shape from one of the three drop-down shape menus.
Note:
You can also import Adobe Illustrator (AI) files.
3. To draw the shape, click at a starting point, hold the button and drag your
mouse to form the shape, then release the button.
4. If you created a polygon shape, you can change the number of sides or pointed
tips of the shape on the Attribute Toolbar.
5. To add a surrounding border around the path object, click
Border
then set its
width and color.
6. Click
Mode
. Select
2D Object
, or select a
3D Mode
to give the object a three-
dimensional appearance.
Note:
To ensure smooth edges, select
Anti-aliasing
in the
Options
group in the
Tool Settings
panel.
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