MACROMEDIA FREEHAND MX 11, Use Manual

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Using an Expand Path effect attribute
The Expand Path effect widens a path and creates an outline of the resulting shape. For example,
a path with only two points becomes a closed, rectangular shape after you expand it. Expanding a
path lets you add fills within the path.
Note: The Expand Path effect changes only the appearance of the path, unlike the Expand Path Xtra, which alters
the path itself.
Path expanded to outside only (left) and both directions (right)
To apply an Expand Path attribute to a selected effect in the Object panel:
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Select Expand Path in the effect type pop-up menu.
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Modify the attributes of the effect:
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For Direction, select a setting to expand the path toward the inside only, the outside only, or
both directions.
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For Width, enter a value from 0 to 50 points.
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For Cap, set the style for an open path end: Butt, which is flush with the path’s end; Round; or
Square, which extends beyond the path by half the stroke width.
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For Join, select an option to define how two path segments meet: Miter, Round, or Beveled. To
change the corners in an open or closed path, select a path and choose another join option.
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Enter a miter limit from 1 to 57 to avoid beveling a Miter join.
Using a Ragged effect attribute
The Ragged effect randomly adds new points to alter a shape, giving it a jagged or smooth
appearance.
Ragged effect with jagged (left) and smooth (right) appearance