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Demonstration 4: Converting an Anchor Point
Convert Anchor Point Tool (Shift C) Selection Tool (V)
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Click onto the Convert Anchor Point Tool (Shift C) Click onto the end of the handle and move the handle
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The handles either side of the anchor point can now be manipulated separately, effectively forming a point at the anchor point
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To finish, select the Selection Tool (V) and click onto the work area away from any objects
You are now ready to draw a simple shape!
Step 1: Drag a Guide onto the Working Surface
Selection Tool (V)
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Drag a guide line onto the third page Click into the vertical ruler area Holding the left mouse button down, drag to the right and a vertical guide line will appear Check to see if the guides are locked To view the status of the guide lines click onto View in the menu bar Guides A sub-menu with options will appear: the Lock Guides option should be ticked ( )
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