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SIMPLE ARROWS

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  • rsands
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    I want a simple arrow (end to line).
    I'm not sure how to create my own.
    Just want one that is made from 2 simple arcs.
    The ones with Canvas are all too bulky for my liking and I can't seem to edit them to how I like.

    Help appreciated thankyou.

    Posted On September 6, 2009 - 08:49 AM (2 months ago) (Permalink to this post)

  • jhren
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    If you can't customize one of the Canvas Arrow Types to your liking, you can "draw" your own.  Once you have it drawn (just the arrowhead, no line attached), make sure it is a single clickable object, such as a Group if comprised of multiple entities, or perhaps use Edit>Object>Path> Convert to [Simple} Paths.

    With nothing selected, go to Attributes palette, Arrow tab and choose Custom in the Type selector.  Move your mouse to your self-created arrowhead object and click on it.  Note your cursor arrow will have a "Choose Object" tail on it until you click somewhere.  If you click where there is no object, you cancel this operation.  If you do click on an object, it will appear in the arrow preview window of the Attributes palette.  Adjust your arrow and line position to suit, then click on Add Preset...

    Refer to Help>Electronic Manual... page 15.17 for basic instructions on custom arrowheads...

    Posted On September 7, 2009 - 12:22 PM (2 months ago) (Permalink to this post)

  • rsands
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    thanks jhren - thats just so simple.
    much appreciated.
    Richard

    Posted On September 8, 2009 - 03:09 AM (2 months ago) (Permalink to this post)

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