Set Pen tool preferences
Specify preferences for the appearance of the Pen tool pointer, for previewing line segments as you draw, and for the appearance of selected anchor points. Selected line segments and anchor points use the outline color of the layer on which the lines and points appear.
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Select the Pen tool
, then select Edit >
Preferences (Windows) or Flash > Preferences (Macintosh)
and click Editing.
- In the Category list, select Drawing.
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Set the following options for the Pen tool:
Show Pen Preview Previews line segments as you draw. A preview of the line segment appears as you move the pointer around the Stage, before you click to create the end point of the segment. If this option is not selected, a line segment does not appear until you create the end point.
Show Solid Points Displays selected anchor points as hollow and deselected anchor points as solid. If this option is not chosen, selected anchor points are solid, and deselected anchor points are hollow.
Show Precise Pointers Specifies that the Pen tool pointer appears as a cross-hair pointer, rather than the default Pen Tool icon, for more precise placement of lines. To display the default Pen Tool icon with the Pen Tool, deselect the option.
Note: To switch between the cross-hair pointer and the default Pen Tool icon, press the Caps Lock key. - Click OK.
