Point Draw

Use Point Draw  to create lines and area by placing a series of points that define the outline. This allows precise positioning of curves, corners and straight line sections.

Note: To create an area with Bezier lines, use Bezier Draw . See Bezier Draw.

• In the Draw Tab  of the Design Panel , click the Point Draw button.

• Choose Draw > Draw > Point Draw.

• Press ⌘T

Place Points for Point Draw

1. Set the drawing colors.

2. In the Draw Tab  of the Design Panel , select Point Draw . The Point Draw pointer appears.

3. Click on the canvas to place the first point. The first point is placed, and the place points pointer appears.

4. Continue placing points along the desired path, such as a chosen section of the background picture. If you are following a picture, place a point every time the direction of the picture outline changes.

5. Hold the Shift key to place square (angular) points, instead of round (curved) points.

Note: Curved lines are created automatically, unless fewer than three points are placed, in which case the lines will be straight. For corners and straight sections, hold the Shift key.

6. Double-click or press Return to end the line. A line appears in the current color.

7. Repeat to place as many lines as desired.

8. Control–click and choose "Finish..." to deselect the function.

Adjust a Filled Area

1. Click a filled area in the FilmStrip or canvas to select it.

2. If another function is being used, in the Draw tab  of the Design Panel  click Edit Points .

3. Drag one of the points defining the fill area to change its shape.

4. Hold the Shift key and click one of the points. The point becomes square and the lines on either side of that point become straight. Use Shift–click to create corners or straight lines.

5. Release the Shift key and click the point again. The point remains square.

6. Hold the Shift key and click the point again. The point is now round, and the line is curved.
   Note: Hold the Shift key to change the shape of the point.

7. Hold the Command key. The pointer changes to the Insert Points pointer .

8. Click on the outline of the fill area. A point is added to the area outline.
   Alternatively, use Insert Points .

9. Release the Command key.

10. Hold the Command (⌘) key, and move the mouse pointer over one of the points. The pointer changes to the Delete Points pointer

    

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    Alternatively, use Delete Points .

11. Click the point you just added. It is removed from the design.

12. Release the Command key.

Freehand Draw

Bezier Draw

Snap to Line

Snap to Grid

Drawing with Freehand, Point and Bezier Draw