Editing Curves
A curved line segment consists of two data points (endpoints) and two control points (handles). A control line connects a control point to a data point. You can change the shape of a curve by converting a data point to a different type, or by dragging the control points to a different location.
You can also modify the properties of the line by selecting the line and choosing Format - Line.
To view the data points and control points of a curved line, select the line, and then click the Points icon on the Drawing bar. The data points are represented by squares and the control points by circles. A control point might overlay a data point.
To adjust a curved line segment:
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Select a curved line, and then click the Points icon on the Drawing Bar.
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Do one of the following:
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Drag a data point to resize the line. If a control point overlies the data point, drag the control point until you can see the data point, and then drag the data point.
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Drag a control point. The curve pulls in the direction that you drag the control point.
To split a curved line:
You can only split a curved line that has three or more data points.
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Select a curved line, and then click the Points icon on the Drawing Bar.
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Select a data point, and then click the Split Curve icon on the Edit Points Bar.
To create a closed shape:
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Select a curved line, and then click the Points icon on the Drawing Bar.
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On the Edit Points Bar, click the Close Bézier icon.
To convert a data point on a curved line:
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Select a curved line, and then click the Points icon on the Drawing Bar.
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Click the data point you want to convert, and do one of the following:
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To convert the data point to a smooth point, click the Smooth Transition icon on the Edit Points Bar.
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To convert the data point to a symmetrical point, click the Symmetric Transition icon on the Edit Points Bar.
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To convert the data point to a corner point, click the Corner Point icon on the Edit Points Bar.
To add a data point:
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Select a curved line, and then click the Points icon on the Drawing Bar.
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On the Edit Points Bar, click the Insert Points icon.
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Click the line where you want to add the point, and drag a short distance.
If a data point does not have a control point, select the data point, and then click the Convert to Curve icon on the Edit Points Bar.
To delete a data point:
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Select a curved line, and then click the Points icon on the Drawing Bar.
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Click the point you want to delete.
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On the Edit Points Bar, click the Delete Points icon.