The VectorScribe plugin is oriented towards ensuring the creation of your vector masterpieces is easier, faster and more flexible. I hope you have already experienced it (if not, download a 7 day full trial now!).

Today’s article is devoted to the PathScribe Tool using keyboard shortcuts guide. This information, along with the instructional product movies, will help you create vector artwork using the keyboard like on a piano…

Notes:

• Mac key names are used throughout here, but it understood that for Windows, Alt = Option, and Ctrl = Command.

Click Operations:

When clicking the smooth point

“Option” converts to corner point (handles remain).

“Shift” + “Option” retracts handle.

When clicking the corner point

“Option” converts to smooth point (handles average).

“Option” (when clicking the handle) converts to smooth point (only clicked handle moves).

“Shift” + “Option” retracts handle.

When clicking the smooth point (0 handles)

“Shift” + “Option” extends two new handles using multihandle algorithm.

When clicking the corner point (0 handles)

“Shift” + “Option” extends two new handles using multihandle algorithm.

When clicking the segment

“Option” adds a new smooth point to the path.

When clicking the blank area

“Click” deselects any selected handles (first click) or points (second click).

“Shift” + “Option” selects all handles of selected points and enters Multi-Handle Mode.

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Click here to read Shortcuts for VectorScribe (PathScribe) : Part 1