to set anchor points and smooth curve segments appear. You can
drag the mouse to see how the path will curve before you set each
anchor point.
Like the other path tools, you can use the Auto Curve tool to draw
new paths and to add segments to paths as you edit them.
To use the Auto Curve tool
1
Select the Auto Curve tool. The tool is in the Path toolbar in
the toolbox.
2
Click in the drawing area to set the beginning point of a path. If
you are editing a path, click to set the paths next anchor point.
3
Move the mouse and click to set the second anchor point. A
straight segment connects the first and second points.
You can press Shift when you click to snap the first segment
to a 45-degree angle.
4
To set the third anchor point, do either:
Click to set the anchor point. This completes a smooth curve
from the first anchor point to the new anchor point.
Hold down the mouse button and move the mouse to pre-
view the curve. You can see the segments bend as you move
the pointer. Release the mouse to set the new anchor point.
5
Repeat the previous step to continue adding anchor points to
the path. You can also select other path tools (Curve, Polygon,
Push, and Reshape) to continue adding segments to the path.
6
To finish drawing the path, do either:
Press Esc.
Double-click to set the final anchor point. You must double-
click on the starting point to complete a closed path.
When you finish drawing, the path object is selected. Canvas applies
the current pen ink, fill ink, and stroke to the path. You can use path
editing tools and techniques to modify the path.