SCAL 5, traced image editing, add a node

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Samicraft
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SCAL 5, traced image editing, add a node

Post by Samicraft »

Love the trace quality of my scal 5.
I know how to delete and move nodes, single or in groups.👍
Don't see how to ADD a node to a shape. 😳
In other vector editing software I have used, there is a way to modify the shape by adding a node here and there. Is it there and I am just missing it? Is that option in PRO?

Thanks in advance.
SandyMcC
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Re: SCAL 5, traced image editing, add a node

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To add a node you need to use the Draw Tool function (5th icon down on the Tools Panel). Below shows a screenshot from my SCAL5 User Manual:

Here's a link to the UM: I cover this add node part in Section 5.04. The rest of node editing is covered in Section 6.10

https://www.iloveknk.com/0um/SCAL5/SCAL ... Manual.pdf

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Samicraft
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Re: SCAL 5, traced image editing, add a node

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Thank you!

I would select my shape. Then try to use that tool. I was not getting that + sign ON an existing drawing. It kept placing a new node on a new line so when I moved my cursor it was trying to have me draw a new line/shape.

I finally have the knack of getting it ON the existing shape.

Appreciate the link to the manual. I switched computers last year and lost that link.
Have a fabulous day.
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Re: SCAL 5, traced image editing, add a node

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You're welcome! And you, as well.
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