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thomasRPho
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October 7, 2017
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Illustrator Pen tool, smoothing a curve, without changing the shape

  • October 7, 2017
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So I have this Shape made by Pen Tool which is completely mirrorable when I have the high peak at the top of the shape (I dont want the high peak, but a more smooth curve at the top)

So at picture 2 you can see that I have smoothed the high peak out (with smooth brush) it looks great! but now when I mirror my shape, it isn't COMPLETLY mirrorable. there are now some small tweaks here and there.

What to do?

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Correct answer Larry G. Schneider

Are you joining the anchor points to create a a closed path? If so, use the Convert Anchor tool (keyboard shortcut Shift+C) to make the top middle anchor a smooth anchor instead of a corner one. And as Monika says keep it horizontal.

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Ray Yorkshire
Ray Yorkshire
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October 8, 2017

Delete your top line

join the  two sides with a straight line across the top.

Next use the Anchor Point Tool to shove it up - smart guides are your friend

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thomasRPhoAuthor
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October 8, 2017

Now I don't have any anchor points at the top, but I still can't make any straight line (Just like your first picture) How do I do that? Maybe it isn't important

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thomasRPhoAuthor
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October 8, 2017

When I try to drag it up, with Shift held down

Monika Gause
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Monika GauseCommunity Expert
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October 7, 2017

Use the pen tool for this kind of work.

When you prepare one half on the artwork, you need to make sure the handle is horizontal.

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    thomasRPhoAuthor
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    October 8, 2017

    So there is no option left than start over? I know it sounds easy to make this shape for someone skilled. But I ain't

    Larry G. Schneider
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    Larry G. SchneiderCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
    Community Expert
    October 8, 2017

    Are you joining the anchor points to create a a closed path? If so, use the Convert Anchor tool (keyboard shortcut Shift+C) to make the top middle anchor a smooth anchor instead of a corner one. And as Monika says keep it horizontal.

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