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• If the shape’s fill mode is set to a gradient, you can choose a gradient from the gradient
preset pop-up menu, or click the Gradient parameter’s disclosure triangle to display
the gradient editor and create your own custom gradient. For more information on
using gradient editors, see Gradient Controls.
To feather a shape
1 Select the shape to feather.
2 If the shape’s outline is visible, deselect the Outline checkbox in the Style pane of the
Shape Inspector.
3 Adjust the Feather slider in the HUD or in the Style pane of the Shape Inspector.
Positive values spread the feathering outward, while negative values feather the shape
inward.
4 Optionally, you can also adjust the Falloff parameter in the Style pane of the Shape
inspector, which controls how steep the feathering is.
Feathered out Feathered in
Tip: You can also blur a shape using filters. For more information, see Applying Filters to
Shapes.
Creating Rectangles, Circles, and Lines
The Rectangle and Line tools create simple linear shapes. The Circle tool creates a simple
Bezier shape. After a shape is drawn, it can be converted to a Linear, Bezier, or B-Spline
shape in the Inspector. The resulting shapes can be edited like any other Bezier shape,
using the methods described in How to Edit Shapes.
To make a rectangle
1 Select the Rectangle tool in the toolbar (or press R).
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