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Shape Handling 157

Radius
Diameter
Bounds creation

Select the RADIUS option to draw circles. The start point of a drag determines the circle’s
center.

Select the DIAMETER option. Now the start point of a drag determines the position of the
edge of the circle.
With the BOUNDS CREATION button selected, drag on the canvas to draw an ellipse. Hold
down "Ctrl" while dragging to create a circle rather than an ellipse.
You can convert an ellipse into a circle at any time by double clicking on a control handle.

Creating polygons and stars

Use the QUICKSHAPE Tool to quickly create almost any regular, symmetrical shape with
sharp or rounded corners. You can then drag the edges to bend the sides, and at any
time you can change the number of sides or make the object an ellipse, a polygon, or a
star.

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.