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132 Chapter 5: Working with Vector Objects
Merging two open paths
You can connect two open paths to form one continuous path. When you connect two paths,
the topmost path’s stroke, fill, and filter attributes become the attributes of the newly merged
path.
To merge two open paths:
1.
Select the Pen tool in the Tools panel.
2.
Click the end point of one of the paths.
3.
Move the pointer to the end point of the other path and click.
Auto-joining similar open paths
You can easily join one open path with another that has similar stroke and fill characteristics.
To auto-join two open paths:
1.
Select an open path.
2. Select the Subselection tool and drag an end point of the path within a few pixels of the
end point of the similar path.
The end point snaps to the other path, and the two become a single path.
Editing paths
Fireworks offers several methods for editing vector objects. You can change an object’s shape
by moving, adding, or deleting points, or you can move point handles to change the shape of
adjacent path segments. Freeform tools let you alter the shape of objects by editing paths
directly. You can also use path operations to create new shapes by combining or altering
existing paths.
Editing with vector tools
In addition to dragging points and point handles, you can use several Fireworks tools to edit
vector objects directly.