Matakuliah : U0344 / DESKTOP 1
Tahun
: 2006
Pertemuan 04
Drawing with Path and Point
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path and point characteristics
Paths and points have the following basic
characteristics:
• A path can be open with unconnected end points, or
closed with the same beginning and ending point.
• Each path can have up to 32,000 points, which lets you
import complex files from other sources.
• Paths can be outlined by one or more strokes of varying
widths and filled with color, gradients, or patterns.
• Paths have either clockwise or counterclockwise direction.
The Rectangle, Polygon, and Ellipse tools draw in a
clockwise direction.
• Different types of points anchor path segments and let
you edit lines and curves in different ways by adjusting
their handles.
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path and point characteristics
FreeHand places a corner point, which is displayed as
a square, when you draw a straight path segment. A
corner point’s handles can be adjusted independently.
FreeHand places a curve point, which is displayed as a
circle, when you draw a curved path segment. A
curved point’s handles move in tandem.
Connector points, which are displayed as triangles, let
you make a smooth transition between a straight path
segment and a curved one.
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setting path and point display preferences
You can set your preferences to change the way FreeHand
displays paths and points. This can make it easier to select
and edit a path or point, particularly in a complex drawing.
To set the display preferences for selected paths and
points:
1 Display general preferences by doing one of the
following:
• In Windows, press Control+U, then click the General tab.
• On the Macintosh, press Command+U, then click the
General category.
2 Select one or more options:
• Smaller Handles displays smaller points and handles.
• Show Solid Points displays points as a solid shape.
Deselect this option to display points as an outline.
3 Click OK.
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setting path and point display preferences
To set the display preferences for a fill in an
open path:
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Display object preferences by doing one of the
following:
In Windows, press Control+U, then click the
Object tab.
On the Macintosh, press Command+U, then click
the Object category.
Select Show Fill for New Open Paths if you want
an open path’s fill to be displayed. This option
applies only to paths created after you have set
this preference.
Click OK.
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drawing with the pen tool
You can use the Pen tool and Bezigon tool to draw by
placing points to define a path. These tools differ in the way
they place points.
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The Pen tool lets you adjust a point’s handles, and
therefore the curvature of a path, as you draw. Click to
place a point, then drag to adjust the handles. Use the
Pen tool to create a path with curved segments. After
you place the first point, the Pen tool shows a
“rubberband” preview of what the path will look like
when you click to place the next point.
The Bezigon tool sets point locations. Click to place a
point, then continue dragging to move that point. Use
the Bezigon tool to create a path with straight segments.
Drawing with the Pen tool
Drawing with the Bezigon tool
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drawing with the pen tool
To draw with the Pen tool:
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In the Tools panel, select the Pen tool from its pop-up
menu.
Do any of the following:
Click to place a corner point.
Drag to place a curve point and extend its handles.
Press Control (Windows) or Command (Macintosh) as
you drag to move the curve point to a new location.
Hold down Alt and right-click (Windows) or Controlclick (Macintosh) to place a connector point.
Dragging as you place a connector point extends the
point’s handle.
To finish the path, do one of the following:
Double-click the last point or press Tab to create an
open path.
Click the first point to create a closed path.
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drawing with the pen tool
To draw with the Bezigon tool:
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In the Tools panel, select the Bezigon tool from its pop-up
menu.
Do one of the following:
Click to place a corner point.
To place a curve point, hold down Alt (Windows) or Option
(Macintosh) as you click.
To reposition a point and the point handles
simultaneously, hold down Control (Windows) or
Command (Macintosh) and drag the point to its new
location.
To place a connector point that connects a straight
segment to a curved path: In Windows, hold down Alt and
use the right mouse button to drag; on the Macintosh,
Control-drag.
To finish the path, do one of the following:
Double-click the last point or press Tab to create an open
path.
Click the first point to create a closed path.
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drawing with the pen tool
To continue a selected path:
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In the Tools panel, click the Subselect tool.
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Select an end point on the path you want to continue.
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In the Tools panel, select the Pen tool or Bezigon tool
from their pop-up menu.
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Click or drag to draw additional segments.
To continue an unselected path:
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In the Tools panel, select the Pen tool or Bezigon tool
from their pop-up menu.
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Move the pointer over an end point of the path you
want to continue.
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Alt-drag (Windows) or Option-drag (Macintosh) to
extend the path.
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Click or drag to draw additional segments.
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drawing with the pen tool
To close a selected open path, do one of the
following:
• Use the Pointer or Subselect tool to drag one end point
over the other end point.
• Select Window > Object. In the Object panel, select
Closed to automatically connect the end points of the
path with a new path segment.
• (Windows only) Right-click the path and select
Path > Closed from the context menu.
To open a selected closed path, do one of the
following:
• Select Window > Object. In the Object panel, deselect
Closed to remove the last path segment from the path.
• (Windows only) Right-click the path and select
Path > Open from the context menu.
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