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Creating custom shapes

The Pen tool allows you to create custom vector shapes. Activate the Pen tool by finding it under the Create Tools menu or by using the P shortcut. Click on the stage to place vertices. Image Click and drag to create a vertex with bezier handles. When you are finished, hit esc on your keyboard. Image

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Path & vertex shortcuts

  • Hold Alt (Opt) to detach the Pen tool while drawing a path.
  • Ctrl+click (Cmd+click) on the vertex to toggle between mirrored and straight handles.
  • With Select or Pen tool, Ctrl+click (Cmd+click) on the vertex handle to remove that handle.
  • With Select or Pen tool, Alt+click (Opt+click) on a vertex handle to detach the handle.
  • With Pen tool, Alt+click (Opt+click) on a vertex to delete the vertex.
  • Alt+drag (Option+drag) to duplicate vertices.
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