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Adds a new scenario to the pen tool specifications defining the behavior for relocating the active vertex with spacebar during a curve drag, including asserting that the cursor remains a crosshair instead of switching to the hand tool. Made-with: Cursor
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| title | description |
|---|---|
| Pen Tool | Drawing vector paths with bezier curves using the pen tool in OpenPencil. |
Pen Tool
The pen tool creates vector paths using a vector network data model, compatible with Figma's .fig format.
Activating
Press P to activate the pen tool.
Placing Points
- Click to place a corner point (straight-line segment)
- Click + drag to place a curve point with bezier tangent handles — the drag direction and length control the curve shape
- Hold Space while dragging (without releasing the mouse button) to move the point itself
Click multiple points to build a path segment by segment. A preview line extends from the last placed point to your cursor as you move.
Closing a Path
Click on the first point of the path to close it into a loop. Closed paths can be filled.
Open Paths
Press Escape to commit the current path as an open path. Open paths render as strokes only — they're not filled.
Vector Networks
Paths in OpenPencil use vector networks — a more flexible model than simple point lists that supports branching paths and complex topology. This is the same model Figma uses, so paths round-trip perfectly in .fig files.
Keyboard Shortcuts
| Action | Mac | Windows / Linux |
|---|---|---|
| Pen tool | P | P |
| Commit open path | Escape | Escape |
Tips
- The preview line always starts from the last placed point — it won't jump to (0,0).
- Drag longer when placing a curve point to make the curve wider.
- After creating a path, use the properties panel to adjust its fill, stroke, and effects.