Draw and edit geometric shapes

To draw a new shape:

1. Choose one of the shape tools, e.g., Rounded Rectangle from the Tools panel.
2. Do one of the following:
   • For precise Object data entry: -click on the page, then enter your shape dimensions and properties into the dialog (use the and up/down keyboard keys to jump between and increment values, respectively).
     

     

     To add the same shape again, double-click on the page while the is still pressed.
     
     On the page/pasteboard, shapes will always be centred under the current cursor position, but can be positioned in relation to a repositioned anchor point on the dialog.
     
     With Snapping enabled, shapes can also be created and centred on a shape’s bounding box (including corner handles) by -clicking.
     
     To cancel the operation, press the (settings will be remembered).
   • For sizing 'by eye': Drag on the page, using the to constrain the shape's proportions if needed.
     

With either method, modify options as required, either by changing the values on the context toolbar or by dragging the red handle(s) (if available).

• Double-click the red handle that has been previously moved. Any other repositioned handles on the shape will not be affected.

To edit an existing shape:

1. Click the Node Tool.
2. Select the shape, either by clicking the shape or by clicking the layer entry in the Layers panel.
3. Edit the shape as required by either by directly dragging the red handle(s), or by changing the values on the context toolbar.

To convert a shape to curves:

• Click Convert to Curves, found in either the Layer menu or on the context toolbar.
  

  

The shape is now made from curves. Segments and nodes can be modified with the Node Tool.

To apply tool presets:

1. Select the shape you wish to access presets for.
2. From the shape's context toolbar, click the Presets icon.
3. A pop-up panel containing a list of available presets for the shape will be displayed. By clicking on a preset, you can apply it to the selected shape.
4. Where applicable, select a different category from the menu at the top of the panel to switch preset categories.

To create new custom tool presets:

1. Select the shape you wish to create a new preset for and edit it to your liking.
2. From the shape's context toolbar, click the Presets icon.
3. From the pop up panel, select Create Preset from the preferences menu. Enter a name and category for your new preset, then click Create.

To manage tool presets:

1. Select the shape you wish to access presets for.
2. From the shape's context toolbar, click the Presets icon.
3. A pop up panel containing a list of available presets for the shape will be displayed. From this panel, select Manage Presets from the preferences menu.
4. The Preset Manager will be displayed. From here, you can do the following:
   • Drag and drop preset thumbnails into an existing category to move them into that category.
   • Right-click on a preset to rename it, delete it, export it, or revert any changes you have made to it.
   • Click on a category menu to rename it, delete it, restore master presets to it, import user presets directly to it, or export presets from it.
   • To create a new preset category, select Create Category and enter a name for your new category.
   • To return all master presets to their original uncategorised state, select Restore Master Presets.
   • To export any user defined presets from the Preset Manager, select Export User Presets. Type a name for the exported file along with any tags you would like it to have, choose the disk location you want to save it to and click Export or Save.
   • To import presets to the Preset Manager, select Import Presets. Locate the .aftoolpresets file you want to import and click Import.
   • To view presets for a different shape, select the shape from the Filter: menu.