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StanClaas
StanClaas
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June 28, 2019
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Pen tool: Making a straight line after a curved line?

  • June 28, 2019
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So I'm using the pen tool in after effects to draw a line that follows a path on a map, but I'm running into an issue. After I make a curved line, when I go to draw the next point it'll be automatically curved. This happens in programs like Illustrator too, but there you can just deselect the line an then reselect the line and the next point you'll draw will be straight. After effects doesn't do that, or at least not with the method I use in Illustrator. Anyone know how to do this?

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    Correct answer Omar.Fathy

    Using the pen tool and holding Alt + click and drag the direction line point toward the anchor point ( release the mouse button just over the anchor point ).


    You can just click to draw a straight line.

    You can also finish your path anyway and edit it using the pen tool + Alt to break down the direction line.

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    Omar.Fathy
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    Omar.FathyCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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    June 28, 2019

    Using the pen tool and holding Alt + click and drag the direction line point toward the anchor point ( release the mouse button just over the anchor point ).


    You can just click to draw a straight line.

    You can also finish your path anyway and edit it using the pen tool + Alt to break down the direction line.

      StanClaas
      StanClaasAuthor
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      June 28, 2019

      That worked, thanks!

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