ChemDraw User's Manual - CambridgeSoft

Administrator3. Click to deposit an anchor point.4. Move the cursor and click again to add asecond point.5. Continue until you have the curve you want.Changing the Shape of a CurveUse the endpoints of the direction lines to increaseor decrease the breadth of the curve or change itsdirection.To change the shape of a curve:1. Select the Pen tool and click the existing curveyou want to edit.2. Drag the direction lines to create the shape youwant.6. Press the Esc key or click another tool.NOTE: To place the fewest strategically placed controlpoints for obtaining the smoothest curve, work in a magnifiedview.Editing a CurveYou can edit a curve by selecting it andmanipulating it with the direction lines.To select an existing curve:1. Select the Pen tool.2. Point at the curve.The cursor will change from a “+” to an arrowwhen you are positioned correctly.3. Click to select the curve.The direction lines appear.Adding a SegmentTo extend an existing curve by adding a segment:1. Select the Pen tool and click the existing curveyou want to edit.2. Point to the endpoint of a curve until thecursor appears as a hand.3. Alt+click or Option+click the endpoint.The cursor appears as a hand with a “+” signinside.4. Drag to connect more segments to your curve.104•Drawing Orbitals, Symbols, Arrows, Arcs, and Other ShapesCambridgeSoftThe Pen Tool