Raster and Vector based images

The Pen tool (P) draws straight and curved lines to create objects. SeeDrawing with the Pen tool.	The Add Anchor Point tool (+) adds anchor points to paths. See Adding and deleting anchor points.	The Delete Anchor Point tool (-) deletes anchor points from paths. See Adding and deleting anchor points.	The Convert Anchor Point tool (Shift+C) changes smooth points to corner points and vice versa. SeeConvert between smooth points and corner points.
The Line Segment tool (\) draws individual straight line segments. SeeDraw straight lines with the Line Segment tool.	The Arc tool draws individual concave or convex curve segments. SeeDraw arcs.	The Spiral tool draws clockwise and counterclockwise spirals. See Draw spirals.	The Rectangular Grid tool draws rectangular grids. See Draw rectangular grids.
The Polar Grid tool draws circular chart grids. See Draw circular (polar) grids.	The Rectangle tool (M) draws squares and rectangles. SeeDraw rectangles and squares.	The Rounded Rectangle tool draws squares and rectangles with rounded corners. See Draw rectangles and squares.	The Ellipse tool (L) draws circles and ovals. See Draw ellipses.
The Polygon tool draws regular, multi-sided shapes. See Draw polygons.	The Star tool draws stars. SeeDraw stars.	The Flare tool creates lens-flare or solar-flare-like effects. See Drawing flares.	The Pencil tool (N) draws and edits freehand lines. See Drawing with the Pencil tool.
The Smooth tool smooths Bezier paths. See Smooth paths.	The Path Eraser tool erases paths and anchor points from the object. See Erase artwork.	The Perspective Grid allows creating and rendering artwork in perspective. SeeAbout Perspective Grid.	The Perspective Selection tool allows you to bring objects, text, and symbols in perspective, move objects in perspective, move objects in perpendicular to its current direction. See About Perspective Grid. .

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