Editing Vector Graphics

 

Vector graphics use mathematical relationships between points and the paths connecting them to describe an image.  Vector image are easier to modify compare to raster image.

 

You can add points to a path and delete points from a path. Adding points to a path gives you control over a specific segment within the path. Deleting points from the path reshape it or simplifies editing.

 

To insert a point on a selected path

•Using the Edit Object tool  click anywhere on the path where there is not a point while holding down the Ctrl key.

 

To delete a point from a selected path segment

•Press and hold Shift+Ctrl keys , click a point on a selected object with the Edit Object tool

 

 

To draw a curve path segment

 

To draw curved path segments, you click and drag as you plot points. As you draw, the current point shows point handles. All points on all vector objects have point handles. These handles are visible only on curve points.

 

To draw an object with curved points

•Click on a point in the path

▪Hold down the Ctrl key and drag the point to show/expand the curve handles.

▪Press and hold down Shift+Ctrl for moving the selected point handle.

▪Press and hold down the Shift key for moving both point handles.

 

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