The tool offsets the object's original outline; the stroke moves with the newly offset outline but its width remains unchanged. The object's outline can be moved inwardly or outwardly (more typically) by dragging.
Settings
The following settings can be adjusted from the context toolbar:
- Radius—sets the radius of the contour, i.e. the distance that the object's outline will be offset.
- Contour Type—alters the joins on an already contoured curve or shape's sharp nodes. Choose from Round, Miter, or Bevel.
- Miter—sets the length of the extension of Miter joins to create either sharp or flat corners.
- Contour Cap—set the cap ends to None, Round or Square. Use on an already contoured curve's end nodes.
- Contour Fill—set the shape's fill to Auto Closed, Force Open or Force Closed.
- Bake Appearance—converts the contoured object to curves. The created contour will no longer be editable if this option is selected.
Contour Tool