Simplifying paths
The Simplify command removes extra anchor points from a path without changing the shape of the path. Removing unnecessary anchor points simplifies your artwork, reducing the file size, and making it display and print faster. Original (left) compared to simplified (right) path
To simplify a path: - Select the path.
- Choose Object > Path > Simplify.
- Select any of the following options and click OK:
- 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° 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 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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