Xtream Path 2: Multi-Line Tool

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The Multi-Line tool creates straight path segments with corner anchor points. The "multi" part of the name comes from the tool's capability of creating multiple path segments with a series of clicks or click/drags.

Creating a path segment can be as simple as clicking where you want the segment to begin, moving the cursor, then clicking a second time. You can also click once to set the first anchor point, then click and drag to see a preview of the path segment. The segment won't be created until you release the mouse button. Create additional segments connected to the first by continuing to click or click/drag.

To create a closed path, click near the first anchor point then drag the cursor to that point. The cursor will "snap" to the anchor point when it's within a few pixels. Release the mouse button to complete the closed path. The next click on the tool will start a new path or object.

If you want to end an open path and start a new path, Command-click (Mac) or Control-click (Windows) away from the current path to deselect it. If you want to add segments to an existing open path, select the path on the artboard, then click an end point with the Multi-line tool. Subsequent clicks or click/drags will add segments to that path.

TIP: If you hold down the Shift key while clicking (or when releasing the mouse button after dragging), the previous anchor point is deleted and the new path segment extends from the previous anchor point.

The Xtream Path 2 panel offers several ways to create precise path segments with the Multi-Line tool:

Free Length
Click to set the path segment's first anchor point, then click or click-drag to place the anchor point for the far end of the path segment. You can click or drag anywhere on the artboard to create path segments of any length and in any direction. The bottom of the Xtream Path 2 panel will show the length and angle from the previous anchor point to the cursor's location as you drag.

Snap Length
After placing the first anchor point, the Multi-Line tool will be constrained to the length increment specified, "snapping" to multiples of that length.

Fixed Length
Each path segment will be the length specified.

Snap Angle
Each path segment will be constrained to multiples of the designated angle.

TIP: The Snap Angle option can be used in conjunction with Free Length, Snap Length, or Fixed Length.

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