Saving custom Multigon settings
You can save Multigon tool settings so you can use them later. In the
Multigon dialog box, press the triangle at the lower-left to save,
select, and delete custom multigon styles.
To save multigon settings: Choose Save Shape. Type a name
for the shape and click OK. The name appears in the pop-up menu.
To delete a style: Choose Delete Shape. In the dialog box,
choose the shape name you want to delete and Click OK. You cant
delete any of the built-in styles.
Note: When you save and delete styles, they remain saved or deleted
whether you click OK or Cancel to close the Multigon dialog box.
Editing star multigons
You can interactively edit star multigons (framed star, star, and star
outline styles) to adjust the twirl and radius of the objects points. The
following procedures do not apply to frames, spokes, or wheels.
1
Double-click the star multigon to put it in interactive mode. An
outer handle and an inner handle appear on one point of the star.
To change the length of the star points, drag the outer han-
dle inward or outward from the center of the star.
Multigon dialog box
The available options depend
on the selected multigon
style.
A Choose a preset style in the
pop-up menu.
B Click to choose a custom
style or to save or delete one.
C Preview shows the style and
other settings.
D For stars, framed stars, and
star outlines, enter the number
of star points from 3 to 100. For
other styles, enter the number
of sides from 3 to 100.
E Drag the slider to change
the interior area of stars, framed
stars, and star outlines.
F Turn this option on to
smooth the objects angles.
G For stars, enter a value of
more or less than 0 degrees to
bend the points. Negative val-
ues bend the points counter-
clockwise.
B
A
D
E
F
G
C
Smooth option (left)
and Pinwheel Angle
(right)