To use the Push tool
1
Select an object to edit. To use the Push tool, one vector object
can be selected or be in path edit mode.
2
Select the Push tool. The tool is in the Path toolbar in the tool-
box. If you want to change the Range of the Push tool, double click
the tools icon. Enter a value in the text box and click OK.
3
Drag on the path where you want to push a segment into a
curve shape. When you release the mouse, Canvas reshapes the
path.
4
After you use the Push tool, the object remains selected or in
edit mode. You can continue to use the Push tool to modify the
path.
Push tool Range
To change the Range of the Push tool, double-click the tool icon in
the toolbox. A dialog box appears. The Range value is expressed in
the rulers measurement units.
To specify the Range value, type a number in the Range text box.
You can type an abbreviation for the measurement units following
the range value. For example, to set the Range to 10 picas when the
ruler units are inches, enter 10p in the text box. Click OK to imple-
ment the new setting.
Depending on the Range setting, editing a path with the Push tool can
add or remove anchor point from the path. For example, when the
Range value is small, the Push tool is likely to add anchor points
where you push a path. However, when the range is large and a path
is not straight, the Push tool can smooth out a part of the path, which
can result in fewer anchor points.
Working with objects in edit mode
To edit points and segments of a path, you place the path object in
edit mode. In edit mode, a paths anchor points appear as small
squares along the path. Every path has at least two anchor points.
Range (top to bottom):
3 in., 2 in., 1 in.