Editing points

In point editing mode, you can control each corner point of a shape by dragging it into its desired position using four different path types. Each path type has nodes where each node has three points, where one is the central knot point and two are control points. Two lines connect the two control points with the knot point. You can use these three points to create a free form. By default, all three points are in the same position, that is no lines are visible.

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Example 16

Edit points mode with smooth path

The black square between the two tangential lines is the knot point, and the white squares at the end points of the line are control points.

 

You can use the following path types when editing a point of a shape:

•	Smooth – The knot point is in the middle of the tangent line.

•	Straight – The knot point is shifted from the middle of the tangent lines depending on the free form.

•	Angle – The line connecting the control points is split at the knot point, i.e. you can control one control point without affecting the other side.

•	Point – The tangent lines are collapsed to the corner, so no line is visible (default).

To use edit points mode

Right-click the selected object and select Edit Points.

To exit edit points mode

Right-click the selected object and select Close Edit Points.

To select a path type

1	Place the cursor on the knot point to select path type for.

2	Right-click and select Path and the path type, for example Path > Smooth Node.

To add a knot point

In point editing mode, grab a segment where you want to create the knot point and drag it to the desired location.

To remove a knot point

1	Place the cursor on the knot point to remove.

2	Right-click and select Path > Delete Node.

To delete a segment

In point editing mode, right-click on a segment and right-click Path > Delete Segment.