Xtream Path 2: Path Insertion Tool

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The Path Insertion tool copies an existing path, open or closed, and pastes it into another path or object, replacing an existing path segment. When pasted, the path is scaled, if necessary, in order to preserve the positions of the existing anchor points. When a closed path is pasted, it is converted to an open path with, if necessary, overlapping path segments.

To use the Path Insertion tool, Shift-Option-click (Mac) or Shift-Alt-click (Windows) on any path or object to copy it. You then click on a segment of another selected path or object to paste. You can Shift-click when pasting the path to flip it across the axis of the path.

When you Shift-Option-click (Mac) or Shift-Alt-click (Windows), the nearest anchor point becomes the "base point." That end of the path will be pasted toward the anchor point nearest the spot you click when pasting.

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

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