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 Join Node to Closest Node: if this is selected, a segment will form between that node and the nearest
node and will appear perfectly straight but will still be a Bézier curve with Bézier control points to
maneuver.

Right click on end node and Ends are connected and the Bézier control points are
select Join Node to Closest shape is now closed. moved to create desired
Node. curve.

 Join Node to Closest Node with Line: if this is selected, a straight line segment will be formed
between that node and the nearest node but will not be a Bézier curve. However, dragging the line to
form a curve will immediately transform it back into a Bézier curve.

Right click on end node and Ends are connected with a Select and drag the curve.
select Join Node to Closest straight line and the shape is Bézier control points appear

Node with Line. now closed. and can be moved to create
desired curve.

Using the Drag Freehand Lines (Pencil Tool)

 First, press and hold the Ctrl key. Then drag your mouse from one end node to another and release. The
path will close with a straight line. Return to Edit Paths at Node Level, if necessary, to drag the line to form
a desired curve.

Hold Ctrl key and place Use left mouse button to When cursor reaches other Select Node Edit Tool to
cursor over one of the drag cursor towards other node, release Ctrl key and create desired curve.
nodes. end node. left mouse button.

Using the Draw Bézier Curves and Straight Lines (Pen Tool)

 Hover your mouse over one of the end nodes until a small circle appears around it. Then drag the mouse to
the other node. When you see a small circle appear around that node, right click to release and a straight
line, connecting the two nodes, will be created. Return to Edit Paths at Node Level, if necessary, to drag
the line to form a desired curve.

Hold cursor over one of Use left mouse button to When circle appears Shape fills with color and
the end nodes until drag cursor towards over other end node, curve can be created
circle appears. other end node. right click with mouse. using Node Edit Tool.

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