Smooth tool, Anchor point enhancements – Adobe Illustrator CC 2015 User Manual
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Drawing
Last updated 6/5/2015
The continue-path cursor (
) is shown when the mouse pointer is within a predefined number of pixels from the
endpoint.
The predefined number of pixels is set in the Pencil Tool Options dialog box > Within field.
Merging paths
To merge two paths:
1
Select the paths you want to merge.
2
Extend one path, and bring it closer to the other path.
3
When the path-merge cursor (
) appears, release the mouse button to merge the paths.
Smooth Tool
Presets
Double-click the Smooth Tool icon in the Toolbox to open the Smooth Tool Options dialog. A preset-based Fidelity
slider is available for the Smooth tool.
Note: The Smooth tool is no longer available by holding Alt/Opt key while using the Pencil tool.
Paintbrush and Blob Brush tool
The four preset slider is also available in Paintbrush and Blob Brush Tool Options dialogs.
Anchor Point enhancements
Several enhancements have been introduced that afford you greater flexibility and control while working with anchor
points and their handles. Most enhancements have been built to not interfere with the existing workflows and
techniques.
Dragging inequal handles (Pen tool)