Convert Points to Symmetric

Use Convert Points to Symmetric  to change the selected point in a Bezier line to a Symmetric point (a point with handles that are the same distance from the point). Right-click to deselect the function.

Shortcuts

• Home Tab, Points:

  

• Keys: Alt, H, CP, CS

Change a Bezier Mode Point to a Symmetric Point

1. Click on an object created in Bezier Mode to show the points that make it up.

2. Click the Home tab.

3. In the Convert Points

   

    drop-down menu in the ribbon bar, select Convert Points to Symmetric

   

   .
   Edit Points

   

   is no longer highlighted.

4. Move the pointer over one of the points in your object.  The pointer changes to the Convert Points to Symmetric pointer

   

   .

5. Click on the point. It now has two handles at an equal distance from the point, with a straight dashed line between them.

6. Click to adjust any other points that you want to change in your design.

7. Right-click to deselect the function.
   Edit Points is highlighted again.

8. If desired, click the Convert Points to Symmetric

   

   again and repeat.

For more information on how to adjust Bezier Lines, see Edit a Bezier Line.

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Edit Points

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