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torb68425587
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February 8, 2018
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Show path direction/anchor point order?

  • February 8, 2018
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I know I can reverse the direction/the order of the anchorpoints of a path with Path -> Reverse path direction.

But is there a way to select a path and show its direction/the order of its anchor points?

I guess it would really be as simple as being able to determine the STARTING anchorpoint, but I haven't been able to find any information on how to do this...

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Correct answer Ton Frederiks

You can apply an Arrowhead to the start point of the path (and undo)

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Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
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February 8, 2018

You can apply an Arrowhead to the start point of the path (and undo)

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torb68425587Author
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February 8, 2018

Thanks, that'll work!

It seems a bit strange however, that you're not able to see the starting point of a path without having to change the brush...

Ton Frederiks
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Ton FrederiksCommunity Expert
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February 8, 2018

Good to hear that helped.

I wonder how Illustrator could show the starting point in a non distracting way.

You can make a feature request here: Adobe Illustrator Feedback

Omar.Fathy
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Omar.FathyCommunity Expert
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February 8, 2018

I think the Attributes Panel can help you to know and reverse the path direction but you need first to convert your shape to compound path.

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    torb68425587Author
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    February 8, 2018

    Thanks for your input!

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