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westdr1dw
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October 1, 2025
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Ai Beta Pen Tool Questions

  • October 1, 2025
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I had to manually trace an image using Beta version. While drawing the lines using the Pen tool I noticied an "x" appearing in the process. This was acting like a drywall stud finder. However, was intermittent working may be 80% of the time. Appears very useful tool. However, how does it work and what are the triggers?

Another question is on the Info Panel. I normally hold the Shift key down on straight lines. However, when they do not appear straight I would like the Info panel to validate the line is straight when adjusting the lines to insure true 90 degrees.

Thanks

 

Win 11 OS

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Saurav23313468oud7
Adobe Employee
October 16, 2025

@westdr1dw The 'x' is a visual indicator to show you here the snapping happens. This was introduced recently with other snapping improvements. Pressing 'shift' will always create a stright line in the multiple of 90 degrees, is there any reason why you believe it might not be straight?

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westdr1dwAuthor
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October 16, 2025

Saurav; Appreciate the response. I was using the Grid and it was not aligning to the Grid. A little bizzare since I had faith in the Shift key capability in the 90 degree line. 

FWIW has not happened since.

Again thanks for all you, and Team Illustrator do in making it easier to work in Ai.

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