Symmetrically resizing path points
When using the Symmetrical Drag feature you will be able to easily
create a symetrical design from a circle, rectangle, or a complex
group of objects.
To begin, select an object and double-click to place the object into
path edit mode (A). Now, right-mouse (Windows) or Control-click
(Mac) to bring up the context sensitive menu. Once the menu
appears, choose Enable Symetrical Resize (B). Once you release the
mouse, you may select any of the objects control points and drag to
create a new shape for the object.
When you drag the selected control points you will note that the
shape is resized from the center of the object. You also have the abil-
ity to select all of the control points, and drag. Doing so will allow
you to quickly resize the object while retaining proper object con-
straints.
Simplifying vector paths
The Reduce Points command lets you simplify vector paths by reduc-
ing the number of anchor points in the path.
Simplifying is a good practice when paths you import or create have
a very high number of anchor points. These paths can cause slow
printing or printer errors, especially when memory is limited. If you
have problems printing a complex vector path, try simplifying it.
You can use the Reduce Points command when one vector object is
in path edit mode, or when one or more vector objects are selected.
Reduce Points works with objects created with the Curve, Auto
Curve, Freehand, and Polygon tools. You can apply it to objects cre-
A
B
Dragging will resize the object.