MACROMEDIA FREEHAND 10-USING FREEHAND Use Manual page 156

The Freeform tool lets you modify a path by pushing, pulling, or reshaping. The
Freeform tool automatically adds points, deletes points, or changes point types as
you modify the paths.
The Freeform tool has two modes of operation:
Push/Pull lets you adjust a selected path by pushing the pointer across a path
segment or by pulling the segment directly. Pulling is similar to dragging a
segment using the Subselect tool. Pushing reshapes only that part of the path the
pointer touches.
Reshape is similar to pushing, except that the effect weakens as you drag the
pointer. This is a powerful tool for creating naturalistic shapes, such as tentacles or
tree branches.
Push (left) and Reshape (right)
Double-click the Freeform tool in the Tools panel.
1
In the Freeform Tool dialog box, select Push/Pull.
2
Choose the Push Settings options.
3
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Set the pointer Size by entering a value from 1 to 1000 pixels or by
adjusting the slider.
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Set the tool Precision by entering a value from 1 to 10 or by adjusting the slider.
Lower numbers mean lower precision and fewer points added to the path.