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In the source image, select the path's name in the
Paths palette and choose Edit > Copy to copy the
path. In the destination image, choose Edit >
Paste. You can also use this method to combine
paths in the same image.
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To paste the path into the center of the desti-
nation image, in the source image, choose Edit >
Copy to copy the path. In the destination image,
choose Edit > Paste.
Aligning and distributing path
components
You can both align and distribute path
components that are described in a single path.
For example, you can align the left edges of several
shapes contained in a single layer or distribute
several components in a work path along their
horizontal centers.
Note: You cannot align shapes that are on separate
layers or that are stored in separate paths.
To align or distribute components:
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Using the path component selection tool ( ),
drag a marquee to select the components you want
to align, then select one of the alignment options
from the options bar.
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Top (
) to align the top edges of the selected
components.
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Vertical Center (
) to align the vertical centers
of the selected components.
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Bottom (
) to align the bottom edges of the
selected components.
Left ( ) to align the left edges of the selected
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components.
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Horizontal Center ( ) to align the horizontal
centers of the selected components.
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Right ( ) to align the right edges of the selected
components.
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Select the components you want to distribute,
then select one of the distribute options from the
options bar.
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Top (
) to distribute the top edges of the
selected components.
Vertical Center (
) to distribute the vertical
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centers of the selected components.
Bottom (
) to distribute the bottom edges of
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the selected components.
Left ( ) to distribute the left edges of the
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selected components.
Horizontal Center ( ) to distribute the
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horizontal centers of the selected components.
Right ( ) to distribute the right edges of the
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selected components.
Adding, deleting, and converting anchor
points
The add anchor point and delete anchor point
tools let you add and delete anchor points on a
shape. The convert direction point tool lets you
convert a smooth curve to a sharp curve or to a
straight segment, and vice versa. If you have
selected Auto Add/Delete in the options bar for the
pen tool or freeform pen tool, when you click a
line segment, a point is added, and when you click
an existing point, it is deleted.
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