How do you convert a shape back to just editable lines? sounds easy but having no joy. thanks
How do you convert a shape back to just editable lines? sounds easy but having no joy. thanks
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
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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.
that's what i was looking for thanks handrawn!
glad to help - Alison's method has its advantages too
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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
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