Changing the start point of a variable width profile

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October 15, 2019
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I'm trying to figure out how to change the start position of a preset variable with profile, like the example image. Flipping the profile horizontally or vertically (the only choices I could find) will not do it.

For clarity:

I want to rotate the profile along the path. Not use the width tool to change the preset (what's the point of the preset if you have to do that?) and not create then cut random points along the path.

Thanks!

Myra Ferguson

Community Expert

There's a plugin, Vectorscribe from Astute Graphics, that can reposition anchor points.

ABkc4hereAuthor

Inspiring

That is fancy and seems to fit the bill. Shame it's not available within the program. Thank you!

Ton Frederiks

Community Expert

That looks like a feature request.

https://illustrator.uservoice.com

ABkc4hereAuthor

Inspiring

Thanks for the link. I have posted the request!

Ton Frederiks

Community Expert

Just modify the Width profile on that path.

ABkc4hereAuthor

Inspiring

That would defeat the purpose of using a preset. I just want to be able to what MikeGondek suggested without cutting a perfectly sound closed path, or even better randomly choose where the start and stop happen.