Adobe photoshop cs2 Benutzerhandbuch
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ADOBE PHOTOSHOP CS2
User Guide
Pen tools
To draw with the Pen tool
The Pen tool creates straight lines and smooth flowing curves. You can use the pen tool in conjunction with the shape
tools to create complex shapes.
tools to create complex shapes.
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Select the Pen tool
2
Set the following tool-specific options:
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To add an anchor point when you click a line segment or delete an anchor point when you click it, select Auto
Add/Delete in the options bar.
Add/Delete in the options bar.
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To preview path segments as you draw, click the inverted arrow next to the shape buttons in the options bar, and
select Rubber Band.
select Rubber Band.
3
Position the pen pointer where you want to begin to draw, and click to define the first anchor point.
4
Click or drag to set anchor points for additional segments.
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Complete the path:
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To end an open path, Ctrl-click (Windows) or Command-click (Mac OS) away from the path.
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To close a path, position the pen pointer over the first anchor point. A small loop appears next to the pen tip when
it is positioned correctly. Click to close the path.
it is positioned correctly. Click to close the path.
Create a new path in the Paths palette before you begin drawing to automatically save the work path as a named
path.
path.
See also
To draw straight segments
1
Position the pen pointer where you want the straight segment to begin, and click to define the first anchor point.
2
Click again where you want the first segment of the straight line to end, or Shift-click to constrain the angle of the
segment to a multiple of 45˚.
3
Continue clicking to set anchor points for additional segments. The last anchor point is always a solid square,
indicating it is selected. Previously defined anchor points become hollow squares as you add further anchor points.
If the Auto Add/Delete option is selected in the options bar, you can click an existing point to delete it.