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Applying custom strokes

A custom stroke applies one of 23 preset, repeating PostScript patterns to a path. You can change the stroke's width, and you can change the length of each pattern tile and the spacing between them. You can also change the color, except for the Neon stroke.

Arrow sample; Wedge custom stroke applied to centerline
 

Transforming a custom stroke pattern changes the pattern's orientation to the path but keeps the same length and spacing.

To apply a Custom stroke to a selected object:

1

In the Stroke inspector, choose Custom from the list.

The preview shows a sample of the selected stroke.

2

Choose a color for the stroke.

3

Set the stroke width, length, and spacing.

4

Press Enter (Windows) or Return (Macintosh).