Draw lines and shapes

To draw precise curves with the Pen Tool:

1. Select the Pen Tool.
2. On the context toolbar, click one of the modes:
   • Pen Mode—click-drag on the page to create repeated nodes; repositioning the displayed off-curve control handles at each node defines the shape of the next segment as you lay down nodes.
   • Smart Mode—click repeatedly on the page to lay down each node; a best fitting curve is created without need for control handle adjustment.
   • Polygon Mode—click repeatedly on the page to lay down each node; a line is created with sharp nodes made up of straight segments.
   • Line Mode—click and drag on the page to create a simple single-segment straight line.
3. To complete the curve without closing it, press the . To close the curve, click on the starting node.

1. Place the pen pointer over the final node on the curve that you want to continue.
2. Click once to select the node.
3. Continue to place new nodes as needed.

To close curves to create a custom shape:

Do one of the following:

• With the line selected with the Pen or Node Tool, click Close Curve on the context toolbar.
• For the Pen Tool only, click on the starting node to join the curves and create the shape.