Change radius 1 and 2 and numbers of tips AFTER creation

[marsham9139737]

I created several stars. I would like to modify some of them by adding sides "tips" and changing the radius 1 and 2. Are you able to change this AFTER you have already created them. I know you can set it before you create it, but I'm looking for editing after. Thanks!

[Ton Frederiks]

I totally agree, there are some ideas on uservoice, but they don't have many votes, like:

https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests/suggestions/429...

https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/931888-illustrator-ipad-feature-requests/suggestions/428081...

https://illustrator.uservoice.com/forums/333657-illustrator-desktop-feature-requests/suggestions/343...

[marsham9139737]

So at this point, it cannot be done? You just have to create one that you know you will work with? I don't want to keep hunting for a solution if there isn't one! 

[Dan Rodney]

The star tool cannot change the number of points AFTER a star is created.

As a non-perfect workaround:

1. Make a circle.
2. With the cicle selected, choose Effect > Distort & Transform > Zig Zag.

To edit the effect later, click on the Zig Zag effect in the Appearance panel (which you can open via Window > Appearance).

[marsham9139737]

Thank you. Any suggestions for changing the radius 1 and 2?  That is my biggest need. Any workarounds for that?

[Dan Rodney]

Select the inner (or outer) anchor points using the Lasso tool. Then use the Scale tool to shrink or enlarge.

[Monika Gause]

That method won't be geometrically exact.

[Ton Frederiks]

Yes, you need to scale around the real center of the star shape instead of the center of the bounding box.

[Ton Frederiks]

Like Dan suggested, use the Lasso tool to select the points you need to change. (and don't forget to vote).