Editing paths with the Reshape tool
The Reshape tool provides an easy-to-use, interactive way to edit
paths. Using the tool is as simple as dragging the mouse. The tool
will reshape the parts of a path that you drag over.
To use the Reshape tool
1
Select an object to edit. To use the Reshape tool, one vector
object can be selected or be in path edit mode.
2
Select the Reshape tool. The tool is in the Path toolbar in the
toolbox.
3
Move the pointer close to the path and a reshape symbol (~)
will appear at the pointer. The symbol indicates that you can drag to
reshape the path.
4
Drag to draw a new segment in the shape you want. When you
release the mouse, Canvas applies the segment you drew to the
path.
5
After you use the Reshape tool, the object remains selected or
in edit mode. You can continue to use the Reshape tool to modify
the path.
Reshaping a straight line into a
curved path
Changing the shape of a curve
segment
Dragging to reshape a segment
and shorten the path