Creating a Bézier curve

Bézier constructs smoothed curves. You can use the handles to change the angle, height, and shape of the curve. If you rotate the handles, you can create an S-shaped curve.

1. These steps can be used to create vertices in either lines or polygons:

   To create a vertex in a line	Click a line feature template in the Create Features window and click the Line tool .
   To create a vertex in a polygon	Click a polygon feature template in the Create Features window and click the Polygon tool .

2. Click Bézier Curve on the Editor toolbar construction method palette.
3. Click where you want the curve to begin.
4. Drag the handle to set the distance and angle of the curve.
5. Click where you want that curve to end.
6. Drag that handle to complete the curve's shape.

   Pressing the M key allows you to hold down the mouse button while dragging the Bézier control arm handle to shape the curve.

7. If you want to reshape the curve, you can edit the curve later by moving the handles with the Edit tool.