Inkscape - Segment

Inkscape Layout

About

A segment is the line between two nodes in a path.

Management

With the selector control bar for a path

Create / Delete

Segement Control Bar Inkscape

A segment can be created only if the node is not already connected to two others nodes.

Type: line or curve

  • With the control bar

Segment Control Bar Line Curve Inkscape

  • Or dragging a linear segment will make it bezier.

Info

  • Hovering with the mouse over a line will show you if there is a segment and if any, the type.

Segment Info Inkscape

  • In the Edit Path bo Node (F2) tool, we can show or hide the path outline to see the segment

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