Constrain line to x or y axis

[Zwaeback]

Hello,
When using the pen or freehand tool is there a way to constrain the line to the x or y axis. I've already tried the basic illustrator and coreldraw way of doing it. i've also looked in the help file. Please help.

Thank you,
Phil

[Zwaeback]

Hello,
When using the pen or freehand tool is there a way to constrain the line to the x or y axis. I've already tried the basic illustrator and coreldraw way of doing it. i've also looked in the help file. Please help.

Thank you,
Phil

[Erik Heyninck]

hold down alt and stay in the neighbourhood of x or y. if you "slide", just look at the line and adjust. the less you hesitate, the easier it becomes. success.

[Zwaeback]

FORGET my question....i just did a search and found my answer.
thanks, phil

[Zwaeback]

WOW!!!...that was a fast reply. i like that answer.....just use alt and stay in neighborhood.

phil