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Fig 9 7 Dragging these newly added nodes can change the
star even further. (Fig 13)
Fig 13

8 Double-clicking a node removes it, along with the
Fig 10
corresponding nodes on other edges. You can also
select a node and click the Convert to Curve icon on
the property bar. (Fig 14)
Fig 14

5 Without the Ctrl/Cmd key pressed, you can drag
nodes to twist the shape. You can even drag nodes
inward to get an overlapping star shape. (Fig 11)

Fig 11

Now you can adjust tangency at both ends of the line
segment. (Fig 15)

Fig 15

6 The Shape tool can make stars even more interesting.
Double-clicking on an edge adds a node, which adds
similar nodes on all edges. (Fig 12)

Fig 12

9 If you want to adjust individual nodes without
maintaining even sides and corners, first press the
Spacebar to temporarily switch to the Pick tool, which
selects the star. Then click the Convert to Curves icon
on the property bar. (Fig 16)

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