Editing paths with the Reshape tool The Reshape tool provides an easy-to-use, interactive way to edit paths. Using the tool is as simple as dragging the mouse. The tool will reshape the parts of a path that you drag over. To use the Reshape tool 1 Select an object to edit. To use the Reshape tool, one vector object can be selected or be in path edit mode. 2 Select the Reshape tool. The tool is in the Path toolbar in the toolbox. 3 Move the pointer close to the path and a reshape symbol (~) will appear at the pointer. The symbol indicates that you can drag to reshape the path. 4 Drag to draw a new segment in the shape you want. When you release the mouse, Canvas applies the segment you drew to the path. 5 After you use the Reshape tool, the object remains selected or in edit mode. You can continue to use the Reshape tool to modify the path. Reshaping a straight line into a curved path Changing the shape of a curve segment Dragging to reshape a segment and shorten the path
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