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April 4, 2023
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Create new anchor point without bezier curve

  • April 4, 2023
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Is it possible when adding an anchor point to a path that it would NOT be a curve point with twho handles? 95% of the time I just need a single corner point and to select the Convert Point Tool (without a shortcut) adds extra steps to the workflow.

 

Is there a preference to change so new points are just basic point?

 

Thanks.

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Correct answer Ares Hovhannesyan

You can use Curvature Tool instead Pen Tool. One click add basic point , 2 clicks adds corner point. If you want to convert it just double click again.

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Ares Hovhannesyan
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Ares HovhannesyanCommunity ExpertCorrect answer
Community Expert
December 30, 2023

You can use Curvature Tool instead Pen Tool. One click add basic point , 2 clicks adds corner point. If you want to convert it just double click again.

SC-Agency
SC-AgencyAuthor
Inspiring
January 7, 2024

Very cool! Is this new functionality of the curvature tool or has it been there all along? Thanks.

 

Ares Hovhannesyan
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Community Expert
January 7, 2024

It is main functionality of this tool as it has been added.

Chuck Uebele
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Community Expert
December 30, 2023

I agree, being able to just create a point would be fantastic. 

davescm
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April 4, 2023

As far as I know it needs to be a click of the pen (with auto add/del checked in options) followed immediately by an Alt+Click to convert it

 

Dave

SC-Agency
SC-AgencyAuthor
Inspiring
April 4, 2023

Thanks. That's quicker, but still would prefer a preference to create all as corner points by default. Is this possible?

davescm
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Community Expert
April 4, 2023

You could make a feature request. A checkbox in the option bar for the pen tool might be more accesible than a preference

Dave