Reshape baselines interactively

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Use Reshape > Reshape Object to reshape lettering baselines.

Baselines can be adjusted with the Reshape Object tool. Depending on baseline type, you can adjust angles, lengths, and sizes. You can change curve radii and justification points. You can completely reshape Any Shape baselines.

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To reshape a baseline interactively...

1Select the lettering object and click Reshape Object.

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Tip: The large diamond and cross represent start and end points. Toggle them off to access baseline controls.

2Change angles of straight baselines by dragging square control points at either end.

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3Create an arc baseline from a circular one by dragging the hollow square control point.

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4Change lettering orientation of arc baselines by dragging the solid square control points at either end.

Tip: Letter positions depend on justification – left, center, right or justified. If the baseline becomes too short, letters may overlap.

5Change the radius by dragging the solid square control point in the center of the circle.

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Alternatively, change the radius by dragging the control point in the center of the baseline.

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6Adjust Any Shape baselines by adding, deleting, changing or moving reference points like any embroidery object.

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3To reshape, left-click to bend the line at an angle, right-click to bend into a curve.

3To re-position, drag any one of the baseline control points up or down.

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3To delete, select a control point and press Delete.

3To change straight to curve, or curve to straight, select the control point and press Spacebar.

7Press Esc to finish.

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