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A path can be
closed
, with no beginning or end (for example, a circle), or
open
, with
distinct
endpoints
(for example, a wavy line).
Smooth curves are connected by anchor points called
smooth points.
Sharply curved paths
are connected by
corner points.
Smooth point, and corner point
When you move a direction line on a smooth point, the curved segments on both sides of
the point adjust simultaneously. By comparison, when you move a direction line on a
corner point, only the curve on the same side of the point as the direction line is adjusted.
Adjusting a smooth point, and a corner point
A path does not have to be all one connected series of segments. It can contain more than
one distinct and separate
path component.
Each shape in a shape layer is a path
component, as described by the layer’s clipping path.
Separate path components selected
Selecting paths (Photoshop)
Selecting a path component or path segment displays all of the anchor points on the
selected portion, including any direction lines and direction points if the selected
segment is curved. Direction points appear as filled circles, selected anchor points as filled
squares, and unselected anchor points as hollow squares.