If you set Boxes Across to 1, the grid has no vertical lines. If you set
Boxes Down to 1, the grid has no horizontal lines.
To change the configuration of a grid object: Double-click
the grid object to open the GridMaker dialog box. Change the num-
ber of boxes and click OK.
To separate a grid into lines
You can adjust the individual lines that comprise a grid by converting
it to a path and then ungrouping it.
1
Select the grid object and choose Object > Path > Convert to
Paths.
2
Choose Object > Ungroup. The grid object separates into indi-
vidual lines.
Drawing with the Multigon tool
You can use the Multigon tool to draw all types of multi-sided
objects, including triangles, hexagons, pentagons, octagons, stars,
circular starbursts, and similar shapes. To set the number of sides and
the style of a multigon, configure the Multigon tool before you draw.
To draw with the Multigon tool: Select the Multigon tool.
Drag diagonally to define the multigons bounding box. To make the
bounding box square, press Shift and drag.
To configure the Multigon tool: Double-click the Multigon
tool icon. In the dialog box, set the multigon style and other options
(described next) and click OK.
Style
Appearance
Frame
No interior lines
Framed Star
Combination of Frame and Star objects
Spoke
No sides connecting the spoke points
Star
Points connected by interior lines
Star Outline
Multiple points with no interior lines
Wheel
Combination of Frame and Spoke objects
Multigon tool