Convert shape to line?

[Ash Dex]

How do you convert a shape back to just editable lines? sounds easy but having no joy. thanks

[handrawn]

there is no menu option for this
in practice:

make sure your shape is selected
go to shape editor tool and select a point and right-click for menu
then click on break at points

[amoore]

Sorry, I don't believe there's a one-step way to do that. However, it's pretty easy to lock the shape, then draw over it to recreate the lines the way you want them.

[Ash Dex]

that's what i was looking for thanks handrawn!

[handrawn]

glad to help - Alison's method has its advantages too

[amoore]

Sorry, I was adding some info when I got drawn away. Glad handrawn had the answer you needed.

For future reference:

The method you need to use will depend on how XDP sees the shape. When you select the shape and access the Shape Editor:

- if you see a series of nodes down the center of the outline (so it still looks like a line), then Break At Points will work beautifully.

- if you see nodes on both sides of the outline, then redrawing is the way to go.

Allison