- Setting Selection Preferences
- Selecting Lines with the Selection Tool
- Selecting Fills with the Selection Tool
- Using a Selection Rectangle
- Using the Lasso Tool
- Deselecting Elements
- Repositioning Elements Manually
- Repositioning Elements Numerically
- Basic Editing Tasks: Cut, Copy, Paste
- Editing Existing Elements with Assistance
- Moving End Points with the Selection Tool
- Moving Points with the Subselection Tool
- Reshaping Curves with the Selection Tool
- Reshaping Curves with the Subselection Tool
- Converting, Removing, and Adding Points
- Reshaping Fills
- Changing the Size of Graphic Elements
- Reorienting Graphic Elements
- Distorting Graphic Elements
- Changing the Envelope of Selected Elements
- Modifying Strokes
- Using the Eraser Tool in Normal Mode
- Using the Faucet Modifier
- Modifying Fill Colors
- Creating Solid Colors: Color Mixer Panel
- Creating New Gradients
- Creating Color Sets
- Putting Gradients to Work
- Modifying Applied Gradients
- Applying Attributes of One Graphic Element to Another
- Converting Lines to Fills
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
This chapter is from the book
Moving Points with the Subselection Tool
The subselection tool allows you to reveal and manipulate the anchor points that define a line segment or curve. Then you can grab and reposition these points to modify lines and curves.
To view a path and anchor points:
- In the Toolbar, choose the subselection tool (
Figure 3.31
).
The pointer changes to a hollow arrow.
Figure 3.31 Use the subselection tool to modify the path of a line segment.
- On the Stage, click the line or curve you want to modify. Flash selects and highlights the entire path. In Flash's default editing mode, anchor points appear as hollow squares in a contrasting highlight color.
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To manipulate a particular point, you must select it directly.
To select an anchor point:
- With the subselection tool active, position the pointer over the point you want to move.
The anchor-point modifier (a small solid square) appears next to the hollow-arrow icon (
Figure 3.32
).
Figure 3.32 When a solid square appears next to the subselection tool, the tool is ready to select the entire path (left). When a hollow square appears (right), the tool is ready to select and manipulate a single anchor point.
- Click the anchor point. Flash highlights the selected point. At Flash's default setting, selected corner points appear as solid squares; selected curve points appear as solid circles with Bézier handles.
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To reposition anchor points with the subselection tool:
- With the subselection tool active, click and drag the desired anchor point to a new location.
Flash redraws the path (
Figure 3.33
).
Figure 3.33 When you've selected an anchor point (A), Flash highlights the entire path (B). You can drag the anchor point to lengthen or shorten the path (C). The path and anchor points remain highlighted when you're done (D).
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