Adobe InDesign CS5 On Demand

9. Working with Points and Paths

What You’ll Do

Draw with the Pen Tool

Select and Move Points and Segments

Convert Points

Add and Delete Anchor Points

Split Paths

Join Anchor Points

Use the Smooth Tool

Use the Pencil Tool

Erase to Reshape Paths

Work with Pathfinder

Create a Compound Path

Work with Clipping Paths

Introduction

When you use InDesign’s vector drawing or pen tools, InDesign creates a path to store that information. Paths are defined mathematically using anchor points and segments. Once created, they can be precisely modified to fit any design situation.

Working with the various Pen tools, it’s possible to create precise paths, and even create complicated selections around virtually any shape. Once the path is created, it’s a simple ...