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 can’t 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 object’s 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 object’s 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)
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