Enhanced reshape workflows with touch support, Reshape segment workflows & touch support, Pen tool – Adobe Illustrator CC 2015 User Manual
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Enhanced reshape workflows with touch support
Reshape segment workflows & touch support
The reshape path segment workflows have been enhanced to support reshaping with touch input on touch-based
devices.
In earlier releases of Illustrator, curved path segments could be reshaped using the Direct Selection tool, but their
handles were always constrained to their original angles. Now, the reshaping of segments is unconstrained. Also,
converting straight segments to curved paths is now possible by simply dragging the segment itself. There are three
ways to reshape path segments.
Pen Tool
1
While using the pen tool, press the Alt / Option key.
2
When you hover the pointer over a path segment, the cursor changes to the Reshape Segment cursor.
3
Dragging a segment will reshape the path segment
A Original shape B The Reshape Segment cursor indicates a reshape-ready segment C When the Reshape Segment cursor is visible, modify
the shape of the segment by clicking and dragging.
D Reshape as many segments as required E Final shape when reshaping tasks are complete
4
To continue drawing with the Pen tool, release the Alt / Option key.
5
To create a semi-circular segment hold the Shift key while reshaping a segment. Holding the Shift modifier
constrains the handles to a perpendicular direction, and ensures that the handles are of equal length.
Convert Anchor Point Tool
1
Select the Convert Anchor Point tool, and then hover the pointer over a path segment.
2
When the Reshape Segment cursor is displayed, drag the path segment to reshape it.