Keyboard shortcut to change line width

[csehz]

Sue thanks the advice, this line pallete idea is quite inspirating.

In my actual case even that could be the way maybe that after having the palette ready, always just right clicking and dragging the actual needed line from the palette and by that doing the copy. I will try at home sure

[GerryI]

Or even easier, if you want to create 10 lines with widths of 1pt, 2pt...10pt, then draw the 1pt line and the 10pt line and do an 8 step blend between them...

Gerry

[csehz]

That is great idea like that, I was afraid at the try what happens when will need to convert the blend to editable shapes to be able ungroup, but the lines stayed line so no problem. Thanks for the advice Gerry

[MarcT]

Hi,

I've created some Keyboard shortcuts for line widths I use most with autohotkey.

For example .3pt, .7pt, 1pt, 1.5pt, 2pt, etc..

It's somewhat quirky because it simulate button pressing but it works.
I have integrated very quickly into my workflow.

If ever you're interested I could share the script.

I have also thought of a script that would + or - .5pt per keystroke but I'm afraid I'm not that good!

Marc

[steve.ledger]

Or, while the line is selected you can hover your mouse cursor over the line control box and roll your mouse wheel to change line widths. No clicking necessary.

[csehz]

Thanks the additional advices,

Steve that method is great, that is faster than with the keyboard! Maybe I would wish once yet the possibility to determine the steps in smaller units, so for example after the 4px the 5px would come and not the 8px, but even without that is perfect