Add a point after the last point in a path in Inkscape

Question

Is there a way in Inkscape to add a new point after the last of before the first point of an open path (i.e. a path where there's no connection between the first and last point)?

I only have found ways to add a new point on an existing line between two points, but in this case, this would mean adding a new point before the last point, moving the last point out of the way and adjusting the new point and it's Bézier guide until it somewhat matches the original point at that position. Is there a better way to extend a path with a new point?

Answer 1

It's very simple.

Assuming that you have an open path:

You have just to select it before using pencil or bezier tool. When the mouse is over an open node, it is highlighted in red and you can click and drag to continue the path (see the hint):

Answer 2

I did not find Paolo's answer to work in my version of Inkscape, running on Ubuntu 17.10: Inkscape 0.92.2 (5c3e80d, 2017-08-06).

I found two places in the online documentation. One of which I could not manage to get working (user error?), and one I could, which is the one I'm using now:

1. https://inkscape.org/en/doc/keys092.html#idm2234 Delete, create, duplicate --> SHIFT+D Duplicate selected node(s) -- Did work for me.
2. https://inkscape.org/en/doc/keys092.html#idm1874 Move nodes (mouse) --> Left-Mouse+Drag+Space Drop a copy -- Did not work for me.

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Answer 3

Sometimes the shape is closed, even though it doesn't seem like it.

Select two end points and choose "Break Apart Path at Selected Nodes"