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LayOut Select Tool: Moving points on a path

Moving points on a path

You can move points on a path to adjust the shape.

To move points on a path:

  1. Select the Select tool (). The cursor changes to an arrow ().
  2. Double-click on an entity. LayOut enters the path editor.
  3. Click and hold on any point along the path.
  4. Move the cursor. The shape is changed. The following is a picture of a circle whose top control point was moved downward.
  5. Note: Hold the Shift key to constrain movement to a specific axis.

  6. Release the mouse button.
  7. Click outside of the shape to exit the path editor.

updated 10/16/2012

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