Xtream Path 2: L-Chamfer Tool

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The L-Chamfer tool converts a corner anchor point into a pair of path segments that create an L shape. An angle is formed from two new path segments. The angle of the new segments to each other and the original path segments is based upon the angle between the original segments. You can drag inward from a corner point or outward. If you drag outward along one existing path segment, that segment is extended and the L shape is formed from the new end point. If you drag directly outward from the corner point, a rectangle, parallelogram, or square will extend from the original corner point.

To use the L-Chamfer tool, you can click on a corner anchor point connecting two straight path segments and drag. (The tool cannot be used on an anchor point for a curved path segment.) You can also click on one path segment and drag to the adjoining path segment. The new path segments will use the values assigned for Side 1 and Side 2 in the Xtream Path 2 panel.

The Xtream Path 2 panel offers several ways to control the L-Chamfer tool:

Free Drag
You can drag the corner anchor point and see the new angled path segments previewed on the artboard. Release the mouse button when the new shape is correct. Hold down the Shift key while dragging to produce a symmetrical relationship between the new path segments and the original segments. (You can see the lengths of the new segments at the bottom of the Xtream Path 2 panel.)

Snapping Units
Specify an increment to which the tool will "snap" as you drag. The increment is the length of one or both of the new path segments.

Fixed Side Dimensions
You enter a length for the two new path segments.

Assign 2 Side Dimensions
You can specify different lengths for the two new path segments. To use this option, assign the lengths, then click on one path segment (Side 1) and drag to the adjoining path segment (Side 2).

With Free Drag selected, you can hold down the Option key (Mac) or the Alt key (Windows) while releasing the mouse button to enter the distance dragged into the Side 1 and Side 2 fields. If you hold down the Shift and Option keys (Mac) or the Shift and Alt keys (Windows) when you release the mouse button, the distance dragged will be entered into the Fixed Side Dimensions field.

Example: