Select line (not a shape)

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Macy
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Select line (not a shape)

Post by Macy »

I'm trying out the demo here, and it seems like a very intuitive program that combines the likes of vector based drawing and After Effects styled keyframing. However, I seem unable to figure out one simple little thing.

How do I select a line so I can change its width? I can select a shape and change its line width, but when I try to select an unclosed line that I've drawn, I can only choose the nodes, not the whole line.

Thanks for any help!
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Moho separates the lines you draw from the fills and outlines you see in the final result. When you draw a simple line, it is not visible by default in the final result.

First, you have to select all the points on the curve and activate the Create Shape tool. Then, press the spacebar to finalize the line. When you use the Create Shape tool, shapes that are closed will become both filled and have an outline, while unclosed curves will just have an outline applied to them.

Once you've created the shape, you can then go and modify its width.
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Post by Macy »

Ah, I getcha. That did the trick. Thanks very much!
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