How to Change Ellipse node(s) location WITHOUT ADJUSTING ELLIPSE SHAPE?
A website says to select the Node(s) then move along Path using Ctrl/Shift+Drag.
That doesn't work for me.
Gene
The control points (nodes) of an ellipse are used to calculate the shape of the elliptical arcs. Moving a control point will change the shape.
Maybe I misunderstood the question, or maybe you need a different source for your tutorials.
For a better answer, you can attach images to your post showing us what you're trying to achieve and what actually appears on your screen.
I don't know how to get a node to move along an ellipse's path, but maybe this workaround for precise node placement:
Beyond the Basics Change Ellipse node(s) location
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How to Change Ellipse node(s) location WITHOUT ADJUSTING ELLIPSE SHAPE?
A website says to select the Node(s) then move along Path using Ctrl/Shift+Drag.
That doesn't work for me.
Gene
The control points (nodes) of an ellipse are used to calculate the shape of the elliptical arcs. Moving a control point will change the shape.
Maybe I misunderstood the question, or maybe you need a different source for your tutorials.
For a better answer, you can attach images to your post showing us what you're trying to achieve and what actually appears on your screen.
I don't know how to get a node to move along an ellipse's path, but maybe this workaround for precise node placement: