Simplifying paths
The Path Simplify command removes extra anchor points from a path without changing the shape of the path. Original (left) and simplified (right) path
To simplify a path: - Select the path.
- Choose Object > Path > Simplify.
- For Curve Precision, enter a value between 0% and 100% to set how closely the simplified path should follow the original path. A higher percentage creates more points and a closer fit. Any existing anchor points are ignored except for endpoints of a curve and corner points (unless you enter a value for Angle Threshold).
- For Angle Threshold, enter a value between 0 and 180 degrees to control the smoothness of corners. If the angle of a corner point is less than the angle threshold, the corner point is not changed. This option helps keep corners sharp, even if the value for Curve Precision is low.
- Select any of the following options:
- Select Straight Lines to create straight lines between the object's original anchor points. Corner points are removed if they have an angle greater than the value set in Angle Threshold.
- Select Show Original to show the original path behind the simplified path.
- Select Preview to show a preview of the simplified path and list the number of points in the original and simplified paths.
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