Illustrator anchor point handles

[scarrx]

Is there a way to adjust anchor point handles in unison? BTW, using CS4.

[GarySped]

You should be able to direct select the points you want (or marquee select over them if in close proximity) and then alter them that way together. Go into outline view to better see them?

[joeparis]

I think scarrx means adjusting both handles at the same time, Gary, although I may be wrong. I don't know about CS4 but I believe you can't do it in earlier versions. However, a very good free plugin called Better Handles (http://www.nineblock.com/products.html) will allow you to do it if CS4 doesn't.

[scarrx]

Thank both of you for responding to my question. Yes, I'm looking to adjust both handles of one anchor point at the same rate as you might expect holding the shift key would accomplish. I've downloaded Better Handles and will give that a try.

Thanks!

[GarySped]

Yes, Joe you are right. I should read the questions carefully. Nice find on that plug-in. I am going to try it out now too.

Cheers,

Gary.

GABF coming up soon - is your brewer relative going to be there?

[scarrx]

Well, still not possible even though the documentation clearly states that adjusting both handles of a point equally is one of the functions. Don't know what to do next…

[joeparis]

I think you click on an anchor, then click the pull down menu (little black triangle top right) choose select anchor and then Alt click and drag a handle. The other will move. I'll need to try it out.

Yeah, just had a look, as described above. Also, I just realized it's not free, after the evaluation period it costs $19 - $29. Still worth it to my mind.

[GarySped]

Joe,

Is this any different or any better than Xtream Path?

Gary.