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Changing node types

When you change a node type, you change the way segments attached to the node behave. While a new node type may not immediately affect a path’s shape, it will change the shape when you move the control points to modify the path.

By changing the node type, you can change a line segment to a curve segment or change a curve segment to a line segment. When you change a line segment to a curve segment, you must select the nodes at either end of the segment to view the curve’s control points.

There are three types of curve nodes: smooth, symmetrical, and sharp. Symmetrical nodes force the curve on one side of a node to mirror the curve on the other side of the node. Sharp nodes add sharp bends to a path. Smooth nodes create a smooth transition between two segments.

Photo Paint path curvetypes Changing node types

Node types from left to right: Symmetrical, sharp, and smooth.


To change a path segment to a curve or a line

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In the toolbox, click the Path tool Photo Paint pgx path tool Changing node types .
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Click the Shape button on the property bar.
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Select one or more nodes on a path segment.
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On the property bar, click one of the following buttons:
To line
To curve

Photo Paint tip Changing node types

 
You can also change a path segment to a curve or a line by clicking on the segment and clicking the To line or To curve buttons on the property bar.

To change the curve type of a path node

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In the toolbox, click the Path tool Photo Paint pgx path tool Changing node types .
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Click the Shape button on the property bar.
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Select a node.
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On the property bar, click one of the following buttons:
Symmetrical curve Photo Paint pgx symmetrical button Changing node types
Sharp curve Photo Paint pgx sharp curve button Changing node types
Smooth curve Photo Paint pgx smooth button Changing node types

Photo Paint note Changing node types

 
When a curve segment is connected to a line segment with a smooth node, you can only move the control point on the curve side along an imaginary line that follows the extension of the line segment.
 
A curve node that is connected to a line segment must be Smooth or Sharp.

Changing node types