Xtream Path 2: Segment Resizing Tool

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The Segment Resizing tool enables you to precisely change the length of path segments, both straight and curved. Using the value specified in the Xtream Path 2 panel's Distance field, a simple click with the tool on a selected path segment will change the segment's length. The anchor point nearest the spot on the segment that you click remains in place, while the opposite anchor point is adjusted. You can manually enter a value into the Distance field or you can Shift-Option-click (Mac) or Shift-Alt-click (Windows) to copy the length of an existing path segment.

You can also copy the angle of an existing path by clicking and dragging between the first and second anchor points. To do this, you can Shift-Option-click (Mac) or Shift-Alt-click (Windows) on the first anchor point without releasing the mouse and drag to the second anchor point. This loads the angle of the second anchor point with the first anchor point as the base point. To find out whether you are above a segment or an anchor point, you need to look closely at the little square next to the eyedropper cursor.

When working with curved path segments, the Distance value is measured directly between the segment's anchor points, not along the path itself.

TIP: The path that you are copying for the Direction may not need to be selected.

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