Xtream Path 2: Segment Angling Tool

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

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.

There are several ways to manually change values in the Xtream Path 2 panel for the Segment Angling tool:
Double-click in the Direction field and type a number.
Use the up/down arrow buttons to the left of each field to change the existing value.
Click anywhere in the circle below the Direction field.
Drag the line in the circle below the Direction field.

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

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