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146 Shape Handling

1. Select the QUICKSHAPE Tool ("Shift + F2") from the main toolbar
flyout.
2. Select CREATE POLYGONS or STARRED SHAPES from the InfoBar.
3. Select the number of sides either from the menu, or by typing into
the text box.

Creation Modes: Radius/Diameter/Bounds
Polygon
Ellipse
Starred shapes
Round corners
Restore edges
Number of sides
Editable items menu
Editing fields
Insert SmartShapes

To create the polygon or star drag in exactly the same way as for a circle or ellipse using
the Radius, Diameter and Bounds Creation buttons to control the origin point of your
shape.
• From the center outwards (RADIUS button),
• Or from an outside edge (DIAMETER button),
• Or diagonally to create an imaginary rectangle enclosing the polygon (BOUNDS
CREATION button) letting you distort the polygon or star.

Polygons or stars with rounded corners
Select the ROUND CORNERS button or
double click on a corner point.

The polygon has extra handles (radius
handles) where the rounding starts. To
increase or decrease the radius, drag any
of the radius handles.

To remove the round corners:
• Click the ROUND CORNERS button.
• Or double click a control handle.