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Graphic Tools

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Figure 2.22: Converting Anchor Points

Source: http://www.vectordiary.com/isd_post/2008/day05/convert-anchor-point.gif
Moving Anchor Points

Select the Direct Selection Tool and click and on anchor you want to move. Click and drag to
change positions.

Figure 2.23: Moving Anchor Points

Source: http://www.vectordiary.com/isd_post/2008/day05/move-anchor-point.gif

Changing Anchor Directions

With the Pen Tool, you can quickly change the anchor directions. Hold Ctrl/Command to
quickly change the Pen Tool to Direction Selection Tool. Select the anchor point you want to
edit. The anchor handle will appear. Now release Ctrl/Command and hold Alt/Option to
change it to Convert Anchor Tool. Click and drag the handles to change the direction.

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