Create blended shapes, transitions between two custom shapes. The blended shape can be controlled by a single parameter, the trasition location between the source and target shapes.

Create shapes using the Path Sketch tool. Sketches are dynamically intersected and merged. Extract from, or extend existing shapes using the sketch tool. Merge multiple shapes using path sketching.

Adjust shapes and paths by offsetting a part of the path with the Offset Path tool. Create, save and reuse any offset profile as a width profile.

Use the new Extend Path tool to move the endings of an open path along the curvature or using a shape preset as a profile. Move the inner nodes of a path along the path curvature.

Use the Trim and Join tool to extend paths along their curvature and connect them into a single path. The Trim and Join tool can also be used to extend to an other intersecting shape.

The Node editor tool can be used to remove extra nodes on shapes while keeping the shape curvature as much as possible to the original.

Create and rotate guidelines at any angle. Objects will snap correctly to rotated guidelines, considering the object shape and guideline direction.

Paint with real scalable vector brushes. The vector brush shape and content remain editable. Create vector brushes from artwork, and dynamically link brush content to editable artwork. Import AI brush collections.

Use number variables for numeric attributes such as stroke width or font sizes. Adjust number variables of a document updated all of its uses in an instant. Create and insert number variable into text.

Use variable OpenType fonts and set font parameters.

Apply non-destructive shape effects to vector objects, groups and point text. Edit the shape effect parameters interactively, or set them in the Shape Effect panel. Create envelope, mesh, elastic warp and other distortions, or dynamically offset the shape of objects.

Use data sources (data merge) to create variations of an illustration. Data sources support all style types, including symbols and number variables.