Pen tool

Draw editable Shapes.

Draw editable shapes in the Viewport.

• Click to create linear points.

• Click and drag to create bezier points.

A preview path is displayed as you draw.

A circle will appear over an existing point to indicate when a path will be closed.

Tool settings

Stroke Width - set the width of the Stroke.

Cap Style - set the appearance of caps (each end of the stroke) for open paths.

• Flat - a flat end that terminates at the end point.

• Round - a hemispherical end with the end point at its centre.

• Projecting - a flat end that projects half the Width beyond the end point.

Close Distance - if you end your line within this value of the start point a closed path will be created. Note - this value is independent of the Viewport scale.

Shortcuts

Shortcut	Description
cmd/ctrl + /	Clear the path currently being drawn.
cmd/ctrl + click	Commit a path and then begin drawing another.
Shift	Snap to an axis while drawing.
alt	Create a straight line following a bezier point while drawing.