Reshaping objects using Nodes in CorelDraw_ Part 6

 Reshaping objects using Nodes

If you are using object shapes than we do convert to curves than object get nodes. 

If you are using shape than we can recharge directly.

Using with shape tool can we edit or recharge nodes and adding, delete and ect.,

Add

Adds nodes where you clicked on the line. When you select anode and click this button, it adds a node half way between the selected node and the nodes to either side.

 

Delete

Deletes selected node. Double clicking on a node will also delete the node.

 

Join

Connects two selected end nodes on two connected lines. Move search node an equal distance to meet in the middle.

 

Break apart

Breaks a line at the selected node and adds an additional node. The nodes will be on top of each other.

 

To Line

Changes a curved line into a straight line segment.

 

To Curve

Changes a straight line segment into a curved line and adds control handles.

 

Cusp

Changes the node property so the curve control handles can be moved independent of each other.

 

Smooth

Changes the node property so the curve control handles stay in a straight line. The curves form compliments to each other.

 

Symmetrical

Each side of the curve mimics the other as in you move one control handle and the other moves in the opposite direction.

 

Reverse ends

Reverses the end nodes on a line or curve. This is useful when you are putting arrowheads or other special endings on lines.

 

Extend

Creates a new line segment between two unconnected nodes of an object.

 

Extract Sub path

Removes nodes and line segments from within an object.

 

Auto Close

Draws a line from the first to the last node of a line segment.

 

Stretch and Scale

Allows you to make an object larger or smaller by dragging the nodes.

 Rotate

Allows you to rotate or skew selected parts of an object using the nodes.

 

Align

Places the nodes in line with each other either horizontally or vertically.

 

Select All

Selects all the nodes in the active object.

 

Elastic Mode

Alters the way nodes are moved by proportionally maintaining the distance between nodes as they are moved.

 

Auto Reduce

A slider that allows you to simplify an object by having DRAW remove nodes that are unnecessary to maintain the shape. Can be used for the entire object or selected nodes.