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Erasing a path with the erase tool
Use the erase tool to remove a part of an existing path or stroke. You can use the erase tool
on paths, but not on text.
Strokes before (left) and after (right) using erase tool
To use the erase tool:
1 Select the path you want to erase with the direct-selection tool .
2 Select the erase tool .
3 Drag the tool along the length of the path segment you want to erase (not across the
path). For best results, use a single smooth, dragging motion.
Anchor points are added to the ends of the resulting paths.
Setting preferences for the pencil and smooth tools
You can set preferences for the pencil tool and the smooth tool. The preferences include
tolerances that control how sensitive the pencil and smooth tools are to the movement of
your mouse or graphics-tablet stylus; an option for a path to remain selected after you
draw it; and an option for editing or merging a path when the pencil tool is within a
certain distance of it.
The tolerance is calculated in pixels. The greater the number of pixels you specify, the less
complex the paths will be.
Paths with low fidelity and smoothness (left), and high
fidelity and smoothness (right)
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