Point Shape

Use Point Shape  to create a shape by placing points to create an irregular outline of curved and straight lines around the desired area.

Create a Point Shape

1. Select the Create window

   

    of the Control Panel

   

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2. In the Shape area select a Fill type and an Outline type.

3. Click Point Shape

   

   . The pointer changes to the Point pointer 

   

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4. Click to place a series of points for the shape.

As you click the third point on the line, the line becomes closed (it becomes a loop). As you place more points the line adjusts itself.

The line may ’swing’ while you place points. Just carry on, you can adjust it afterwards.

5. Use Shift–click to place square nodes for straight lines.

6. Move the pointer over one of the nodes on the line. The pointer changes to the Move Node pointer 

   

   . Adjust the node as desired.

Note: When the Move Node pointer is active you can adjust existing nodes. If you click while the Point pointer



is active, another point is added to the line.

7. When your line is as desired, Control–click and choose Finish Point Shape to place the shape.

Place Shape

Freehand Shape