Shape Editor Tool - Parameter Fields

The parameter fields on the Shape Editor Tool Infobar display information about the currently selected point handle, the fields are blank if more than one point handle is selected.

Left Hand Field

This field displays:

The co-ordinate of the previous curve handle, if the previous segment is a curved line.

The length and angle of the previous segment, if it is a straight line.

Center Field

This field displays the coordinates of the selected point handle.

Right Hand Field

This field displays:

The co-ordinate of the next curve handle, if the previous segment is a curved line.

The length and angle to the horizontal of the next segment, if it is a straight line.

One point handle is 'previous' to another if it is nearer the start of the line.

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