Drawing > About vector graphics > Setting path and point display preferences

 

Setting path and point display preferences

You can set your preferences to change the way FreeHand displays paths and points. This can make it easier to select and edit a path or point, particularly in a complex drawing.

You can also change the way fills are displayed for a new open path.

To set the display preferences for selected paths and points:

1

Choose Edit > Preferences. Click General.

2

Choose one or more options:

Select Smoother Editing to display points using the current layer's foreground color. If you select Smoother Editing, you can also select Highlight Selected Paths to highlight a path's centerline using the current layer's foreground color.

Select Smaller Handles to display smaller points and handles.

Select Show Solid Points to display points as a solid shape. Deselect this option to display points as an outline.

3

Click OK.

To set the display preferences for a fill in an open path:

1

Choose Edit > Preferences. Click Object.

2

Select Show Fill for New Open Paths if you want an open path's fill to be displayed. This option applies only to paths created after you have set this preference.

3

Click OK.