GPath Laser
Node Edit
Last updated Jul 26, 2026, 11:41 AM
1. Open the tool
Click Node Edit under Tools in the left toolbar to activate, click again to deactivate.
Select a compatible vector shape on the canvas. If the shape supports node editing, corner and midpoint handles appear on its path. Additional points can be added to supported vectors by manually clicking a point.
2. Canvas handles
Most editing happens on the canvas:
| Handle | Action |
|---|---|
| Corner squares | Drag to move a vertex |
| Edge midpoints | Drag to insert a new node on that segment and move it |
| Path segment | Click near a segment to insert a node at that point |
Holding the Shift key while dragging will apply horizontal or vertical movement. Snap to grid and snap to points take effect when those options are enabled.
Click Node Edit again to deactivate, or press esc.
3. Supported shapes
| Shape type | Notes |
|---|---|
| Polyline (open or closed) | Edit every vertex on the path |
| Square, polygon, joined path | Edit corner vertices, mid points, or click to add new points |
| Circle, ellipse, arc | Opens with eight evenly spaced control handles on a smooth curve. Additional points can be added manually |
Using node edit with round shapes will maintain a smooth curve when points are dragged. You can add extra nodes on the curve by clickong manually.
See also
Transform, Repeat (Circular), Repeat (Grid), Boolean, Measure, Mirror