Constrict Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hi all. I´m feeling slightly dumb but I cannot figure out how to add points to an existing shape. I have simple rectangle and wish to add points along the rectangle edge. I have tried all the usual suspects (holding alt, ctrl, cmd etc) but all I get to do is start a new shape. Any tips? Cheers, Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MattP Posted October 8, 2014 Staff Share Posted October 8, 2014 Hi Colin, The first thing to note is that you need your object to be a curve in order to manipulate its curves - our 'shape' objects have parameters that can be adjusted and as such aren't just curves. So, for example, draw a Rounded Rectangle shape, choose 'Layer'->'Convert to curves' and then go to the Node Tool. Simply click anywhere along the curve to add a point. If you'd prefer, use the Pen Tool to draw your object, now hold down Command and you are temporarily placed in the Node Tool, so just click anywhere on the curve while holding Command to add a point. The Node and Pen Tools are very powerful, but once you get to know them, they'll be like second-nature :) Hope that gets you started :) Matt Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constrict Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Matt, thanks alot! Worked like a charm! :) I am discovering new features by the minute that are all very well crafted! Hat off to the whole team! :) - Colin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Constrict Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 As a follow up question, I am also trying to delete an edge between two points (opening up the shape) - I expect this to be a part of the node tool as well but cant seem to find the correct function. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff MattP Posted October 8, 2014 Staff Share Posted October 8, 2014 Select the node you'd like to break the curve apart at and choose 'Break curve' from the Node Tool's context toolbar :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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