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6. Choose the Add Anchor Point tool (nested under the Pen tool), then click
the existing line midway along the hood to add a new anchor point.

You can also add a point by moving the Pen tool cursor over an existing line segment.

Add Anchor
Point tool

Click this line to add Handles are created Existing handles are
an anchor point near as necessary to keep adjusted to maintain
the middle of the hood. the same curve. the same curve.

7. Using the Subselection tool, click the new point and drag until the path
more closely resembles the line in the sketch.
When you move a point, the length and angle of the related handles are not affected. In
many cases, you might need to move a point and then adjust the handles to achieve the
effect you want.

8. Review the position of each anchor point and line segment in the car shape.
Make any necessary adjustments until you are satisfied with your drawing.
Keep the following points in mind as you fine-tune your shape:
• To move a point, click and drag with the Subselection tool.
• To add an anchor point, click an existing segment with the Pen tool (or use the
Add Anchor Point tool that is nested under the Pen tool).
• To remove a point, click an existing point with the Pen tool (or use the Delete
Anchor Point tool that is nested under the Pen tool).
• To convert a smooth point to a corner point, Option/Alt click the point with the
Pen tool (or use the Convert Anchor Point tool).
• To convert a corner point to a smooth point, Option/Alt click the point with the
Pen tool and drag to create symmetrical direction handles for the point (or use
the Convert Anchor Point tool).

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