Setting Path And Point Display Preferences - MACROMEDIA FREEHAND MX 11 Use Manual

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Different types of points anchor path segments and let you edit lines and curves in different
ways by adjusting their handles.
FreeHand places a corner point, which is displayed as a square, when you draw a straight path
segment. A corner point's handles can be adjusted independently. When you first select a
corner point, its handles are retracted.
FreeHand places a curve point, which is displayed as a circle, when you draw a curved path
segment. A curved point's handles move in tandem. When you first select a curve point, its
handles are extended. When unselected, curve points display as squares.
Connector points, which are displayed as triangles, let you make a smooth transition between a
straight path segment and a curved one. The position of adjacent points limits how much you
can adjust a connector point's handles and whether its handles are initially extended or
retracted. When unselected, connector points display as squares.

Setting path and point display preferences

You can set your preferences to change the way FreeHand displays paths and points. This can
make it easier to select and edit a path or point, particularly in a complex drawing.
You can also change the way fills are displayed for a new open path.
To set the display preferences for selected paths and points:
Display general preferences by doing one of the following:
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In Windows, press Control+U, then click the General tab.
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On the Macintosh, press Command+U, then click the General category.
Select one or more options:
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Smaller Handles
Show Solid Points
an outline.
Click OK.
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Corner point
displays smaller points and handles.
displays points as a solid shape. Deselect this option to display points as
Connector point Curve point
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