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Editing lines/shapes with the Freehand & Brush Tool

You cannot directly modify shapes created by the QuickShape, Rectangle, or Ellipse
Tools. First convert them to editable shapes using "ARRANGE" > "CONVERT TO EDITABLE
SHAPES". See "Shape handling" for more information.

You can use the FREEHAND & BRUSHTOOL TO EDIT LINES (OR OUTLINES OF SHAPES) BY
SIMPLY REDRAWING THE SECTION OF LINE YOU WANT TO REPLACE. FOR EXAMPLE:
To edit the object:

Select the object that you wish to edit.

Move the freehand pencil over a part of the line. A ~ shows when
the pencil is in position.

Draw the required line, then move the freehand pencil over to the
second point of the existing line. Again, a ~ shows when the
pencil is in position.

Release the mouse button, and the section of line is replaced.

Sketch Mode
Located on the InfoBar this option is useful if you are rapidly sketching lots of
separate lines close to each other, perhaps using a drawing tablet.

Hold the mouse pointer over an existing line, or end point, and you’ll notice that there is a
short pause before the mouse pointer changes to indicate that the line will be edited or