Edit curves and shapes

Lines, curves and shapes are easily edited using the Node Tool.

You can quickly change between the Move Tool and the Node Tool to speed up your workflow. With the Move Tool active, double-tapping on a shape will enable the Node Tool, which can be then used to edit that shape. Double-tap on the shape again to reactivate the Move Tool. Similarly, while editing open-filled curves with the Node Tool, you can double-tap a fill to activate the Move Tool.

To edit lines, curves and shapes:

From the Photo Persona, select the Node Tool.
Tap to select the line, curve or shape.
Do one of the following to change the curvature of segments:
- Tap a node (a) and drag to reposition.
- Drag a control handle (b) to accentuate or lessen curvature.
- Tap anywhere on a line segment (c) and drag.

To convert nodes to a different type:

Select the node(s) you want to change and select one of the node types on the context toolbar; choose from Sharp, Smooth or Smart.

To add nodes:

With the curve selected, tap at the point where you want the node to be added.

To delete a selected node:

From the context toolbar, tap Delete.

To close curves:

Do one of the following:

Select the curve and then Close on the context toolbar.
Drag the end node and drop on top of the start node when the pointer changes.

To break (split) curves:

Select the node at the point at which you want the curve to break and then Break on the context toolbar.

To smooth curves:

Select Smooth on the context toolbar. This modifies a line or shape, by adding and removing nodes automatically around inflection points.

To join separate curves:

With the Node Tool enabled, select two separate curves.
Tap Join on the context toolbar. A straight line segment connects between the two curves.

To reverse curves:

With the Node Tool enabled, select Reverse on the context toolbar. The start node becomes active, ready for further drawing from the opposite end of the curve.

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