Pen Tool Pen Tool

The Pen Tool is used to precisely draw lines and shapes.

Pen example

It has four modes, Pen mode, Smart mode, Polygon mode and Line mode, which are available to select in the context toolbar. Each mode changes how the line is drawn.

Pen mode

The most powerful and precise mode used to create bézier lines and shapes with smooth or sharp corners and nodes.

Smart mode

Easily create flowing lines and shapes by tapping and placing nodes.

Polygon mode

Used to draw straight lines with sharp nodes and shapes with straight edges.

Line mode

Used to draw single-segment straight lines.

Node Types
Pen Mode, Smart Mode, Polygon Mode, Line Mode.

Settings

The following settings can be adjusted from the context toolbar:

These options are independent of the global snapping options, except Align handle positions using snapping options.

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