This
method of input uses the knowledge that the satin stitch will have two ‘sides’,
and you draw each one separately. This method of input is easier for some types
of art where it may be that you want to add the incline lines after the outline
has been drawn. To use this mode, first, select the ‘AB’ input method from the
Tool Pane. Then select an input method that you will use. Generally the Point or
Freehand inputs are chosen.
The first side, usually thought of as the ‘left’, is now drawn. Once you get to the end of it, right-click the mouse. Instead of closing the shape, this now starts you drawing the other side. You can draw from the second side’s ‘end’ toward the ‘start’, or go back and make the side going ‘forward’, similar to the way you made the first side. The program will figure out which way you are drawing it.
Once you have drawn each side, right click again. The shape itself will now close and you will be put into the input mode to add Incline lines. Drag the desired incline lines across the shape, and right-click to finally generate the object.
To sum up:
1. Draw side ‘A’. Right-click.
2. Draw side ‘B’. Right-click.
3. Add incline lines. Right-click.
This method of input is useful where the Left/Right method cannot make the shape:
