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Is there a way to reverse the order of anchors in a path?
Yes there is.
If your path is open:
Select the pen tool (P)
Click the last anchor of the path. The order will be reversed
If your path is closed:
If the path is a compound path, skip to step 4
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How to change stroke width of line in Photoshop CS6?
I think the problem you have is that your lines are set to stroke 'inside' so no matter what the pt weight you wont see a result. You need to click the line style next to the pt weight > then more ...
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Merging two anchor points of the same path in Illustrator
The Unite command (Pathfinder panel) works correctly for merging two anchor points.
Select the 2 points
Average
Unite
I think I discovered this accidentally when I was a starter and I tried every ...
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How to set Text on Path on outside path in Sketch?
Although it's not very intuitive, it is actually quite easy.
TEXT ON THE OUTSIDE
After you've taken your "text on path", you select only the shape you used as a path and flip it horizontally.
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Technique for finding the centerline of a curved object?
Use Illustrator's Blend
Outline your type (Type → Create Outlines)
If needed, ungroup the paths and/or release the compound path (Object → Ungroup / Object → Compound Path → Release)
Use the Direct ...
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How to make a hexagonal grid?
Using Transform Effects isn't that hard; you just need three measurements....
The measurements are:
X1: Width
X2: 1/2 Width
Y2: 3/4 Height
You then need two* Transform Effects...
The first set to ...
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How to generate a two-circumference curve?
Rotate each circle 45° (causing them to have an overlapping anchor point)
Use the Direct Selection Tool (White arrow) to click anchors and delete them, leaving appropriate segments.
Select the middle ...
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How to set Text on Path on outside path in Sketch?
i wanted to add a new answer which doesn't create transforms and/or rotations on your text-path. (if you're exporting it to SVG).
If you want the text to be on the outside of the shape you should do ...
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How do I make this arrow symmetrical?
You can use clones...
Create one side (e.g. here we've created the right side) and ensure the side has a perfectly vertical edge by using the "Align and Distribute Objects" dialog to align the nodes)....
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Cutting a area from a circle in Sketch 3
You can use scissors to cut part of the circle.
Draw circle, select Edit mode, add two points, press Enter. Part between these two point we can delete later.
Select Layer -> Paths -> Scissors
Hover ...
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Responsive SVG path without distorting stroke
As covered in this SO post, you should use vector-effect="non-scaling-stroke" to keep the stroke width the same regardless of the scaling. Updated demo
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What is the difference between a path and a stroke?
A path, as you said, is a set of points. It is a set of coordinates that define a shape. The path itself is only a set of numbers, a mathematical definition, nothing more. Anything you see on your ...
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Arrow head brush distorted on a curved path
Another method would be to use a Scatter brush instead of a Pattern brush.
Create your arrow head, select it and create new Scatter brush. Select "Rotation relative to path".
Select your path, ...
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How to join end nodes of different paths in Inkscape?
You can join the two paths using node tool.
Select both the paths using node tool.
Select the two nodes at the joint and click on the "Join selected nodes" icon from the control bar as ...
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How do I make this arrow symmetrical?
Two options:
When you select a node, you can manually enter the coordinates.
Select either of the two outer nodes and make its Y coordinate match the other one’s
Make its X coordinate such that the ...
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Automatically merge overlapping nodes in inkscape
Referring to the provided source, you need to:
ungroup (Shift-Ctrl-G) your object, select the paths and combine (Ctrl-K) them in a single path
switch in Edit paths by nodes mode (F2), select all the ...
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Illustrator - how to create area with evenly shaped bumpy outline
Simple half-circle Pattern Brush.
Then if you want the actual path, Object > Expand Appearance. This will leave all the individual semi-circles. If you want a single path, select them and choose ...
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How to use After Effects Trim Path with an Illustrator Path
You can use a trim path on a shape layer as track matte to achieve a solid and smooth animation without keyframing a mask.
Bring your shape into After Effects:
Make sure that no layer is selected in ...
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Illustrator: How do I merge a shape to take the form of another?
Shape Builder (as you mentioned) is a perfectly acceptable way to do what you want. Or you can just use Pathfinder.
Extend the top shape over the area you want to cover.
Duplicate the bottom shape. ...
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How to duplicate an illustrator path X times, equally spaced within a selection
Select the start and end paths....
Choose Object > Blend > Make
Then
Choose Object > Blend > Blend Options and set the drop down menu to Specified Steps and enter 8 in the text field -- ...
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Connect a circle and a line together
In Illustrator, it's actually quite simple and easy.
Use the Direct Selection Tool (A) to select the whole area around the circle (including the anchor points from the lines)
Then just drag it to ...
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Simplify path settings in Inkscape
You want Edit / Preferences / Behaviour and you can set a number there. The lower the number, the less change when you try to simplify.
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Fill enclosed path in Inkscape
I am brand new to Inkskape and I found this question as the first search result for inkskape closed path fill. Unfortunately, the paint bucket added aliasing artifacts and I spent 15 further minutes ...
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Space between 2 paths in Illustrator
You can not really affect the way your SVG renderer will draw the image. Its possible that it will outline to white even if there is no gap. This said, you can make the triangles underlap each other, ...
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How to change stroke width of line in Photoshop CS6?
This has confused me many times because I think and want it to be stroke path but its not.
What you actually want in Photoshop with the Line tool is Weight.
However, once a Line is created in ...
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How to make a bulged hexagon in Adobe Illustrator?
It looks like you want a hexagon that has symmetric handles at each node. I don't think there's any standard tool to do this, so use something like Effect > Pucker & Bloat with a value around ...
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Illustrator: create four double sided arrows to form a circle
Make your basic shape with arrow headed
Go to the brush tab or Press F5
click on new brush
Select Pattern Brush and press ok
Name the brush as you wish
In the spacing 25 and Fit options Add space to ...
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Select empty space and change color in vector
You can select your path and Right click → Release Compound Path (Alt+Shift+Ctrl+8).
This will break away the cutout back to it's own shape which can then be filled.
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