How can I convert shapes to curves?

[KlausKi]

I'm migrating from CorelDRAW to Adobe Illustrator.

Being a beginner in Ilustrator I wonder how I could convert standard shapes, like rectangles or ellipses, into curves so I can edit a shape's path abundantly.

In CorelDRAW, I first create a shape and then choose the Convert to Curves menu item. After that I can edit the curve as if I had drawn a curve by hand:

How can I do this with Adobe Illustrator?

[Monika Gause · Accepted solution]

There is a command available: Object > Shape  Convert to Courves (or the like, I have a German version)

But actually, you don't need to convert them, just go ahead and edit them with the direct selection tool or the pen tool or whatever tool is appropriate.

[KlausKi]

Thanks a lot, Monika!

Your suggestion helped me a lot. I'm using the Curvation tool now to edit the shapes.