: Why is the pen tool not showing lines as I draw? I am trying to draw a line from point A to point B in the picture below, that is at the same angle as the line it is extending. Unfortunately,
I am trying to draw a line from point A to point B in the picture below, that is at the same angle as the line it is extending.
Unfortunately, after placing down anchor point A, the line doesn't appear until I also place point B. This makes it very difficult to match the angle of this new line to the line it is extending to the right of point A.
I remember the pen tool previously showing a line to the next point I would place but I must have accidentally changed a setting. Does anyone know how to bring that line back?
Edit:
At this point I would just like to be able to create a line from point A to point B (see image above) that is parallel to the line to the right of point A. Here is a picture of what I am trying to emulate:
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Enabling the Rubber Band option for the Pen Tool will show a preview of the path as it's being created. That option doesn't exist in CS6 though (which it looks like you're using).
It's a bit more cumbersome, but you can see a preview of the path:
Click to add a new point, but before releasing the mouse button, hold down the space bar; that will show you the path exactly as the rubber band would. You can also let go of the space bar, drag out some bezier handles (i.e. create a curve) then hold space again to move the point with the preview or the curved path visible.
Preferences > Selection & Anchor Display > Tick the Enable Rubber Band for option.
(I hate this feature, but I understand why some prefer it).
Another possible option is whether or not Smart Guides are active. (View > Smart Guides). If Smart Guides are active there will be a guide preview when you hover along constrain angles.
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