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Chapter 8. Adding and Editing Drawings > To draw a freeform shape
To draw a freeform shape
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Turn on the Drawing toolbar, then choose AutoShapes > Lines and click the Freeform tool (Figure 8.13). Figure 8.13. To reach the Freeform tool, choose AutoShapes > Lines and click the icon in the drop-down menu.
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Click in your page where the line should start and begin drawing, clicking at each spot where you want the line to change direction (left, Figure 8.14). Figure 8.14. Left: Click where the freeform line should start, and begin drawing, clicking when you want to change direction. Right: Double-click when you are done to select the freeform shape.
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Double-click when you are done drawing the shape and it will appear as a selected object on the page, denoted by its hollow-circle handles (right, Figure 8.14). |
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To adjust the shape, right-click it and choose Edit Points from the drop-down menu (Figure 8.15). Figure 8.15. To adjust the freeform shape, right-click it and choose Edit Points from the drop-down menu.
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When the shape’s handles change to solid-black squares, click and drag any handle to adjust its position (Figure 8.16). Figure 8.16. Once the black handles appear, click and drag any handle to a new position.
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Repeat with any other handles you want to adjust. When you are done, deselect the freeform shape by clicking elsewhere on your Web page and the handles will disappear. |
Using the scribble tool
Despite its unassuming name, the scribble tool is a powerful—and tricky—tool to use. More commonly known as a Bezier tool in such programs as Adobe Illustrator or Macromedia FreeHand, this tool lets you create shapes with a combination of straight and curved lines. You can then adjust the curves by clicking-and-dragging their handles. Be prepared to practice getting the hang of it.
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