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142 Shape Handling
A collection of similar panels containing both photo and text can be found in the ONLINE
CONTENT CATALOG under "IMAGE RESOURCES" > "PHOTO PANELS".
Arrow SmartShapes
One of the most popular graphic elements is the arrow. Designer Pro includes perhaps
the most flexible, yet simple-to-use arrow tool - the Arrow SmartShape.
The great thing about the Arrow SmartShape is that there’s no complex arrow tool to
learn - the arrow is controlled by dragging a few handles on the shape. So creating and
customizing an arrow is an interactive, visual experience. As with all the shapes, hover
over the handles to see a tooltip.
We provide a library of preset designs, which can be customized as required. Use the
menu "INSERT" > "SHAPE" > "LINES & ARROWS" to insert an arrow.
The arrow shaft is a line, rather than a filled shape. This means it is possible to apply any
line effects such as dash or line profile. You can use the standard line END CAP (on page
171) control to control whether the dash lines have rounded caps or square caps.
• Hold Shift to resize or rotate around center. For example to make a line wider, but
remain centered where it is, use Shift and drag outwards.
• It snaps to 45° angles by default. Use Ctrl to un-snap.
• Shift on the orange handle to produce a balanced (symmetrical) curve.
