Definition of terms...

[Hellyar]

Hello,

Have I got this right, please?

Outline = line connecting two or more anchor points – which may or may not have attributes applied, and which may be open or closed.
Curve = a synonym of Outline.
Shape = an outline/curve - BUT with attributes applied, and which may be open or closed.

Thank you for any help.

[Maestral]

Perhaps this would relieve you from any further doubts....

Point is a basic unit of creation in AS.

Line between two points is a Curve/Path/Edge.
Attribute given to this line is Stroke (Outline).

Several points connected with closed curve form a Shape.
Attribute given to this shape is Fill.

Styles contain attributes for Stroke and Fill.

[Hellyar]

Thank you, Maestral.

So...
1) curve, path and edge are synonyms;
2) stroke and outline are synonyms;
3) fill doesn't have a synonym (thank goodness!);
4) shape is a closed path.

Please forgive me... may I just ask, how is it that in the ASP11 tutorial, an open path with three points is referred to as a "shape"?

I hope you appreciate that, for a beginner relying on a written tutorial, a clear understanding of the terms used is vital.

[synthsin75]

Shape = an outline/curve - BUT with attributes applied, and which may be open or closed.

Your definition of 'shape' is correct. A shape is any applied fill and/or stroke.

[Hellyar]

Thank you, synthsin75!

Thank you all. Without your input over the last few (rather frustrating) weeks, I think I'd have given up. I'm finding ASP11 one of the most challenging programs I've ever learnt... and that includes Photoshop, Premiere Pro, After Effects and Maya.

[Maestral]

Oh, wait for it - just, wait for it - there goes the drawing with AS tools ,)))

Indeed, I was not precise in defining the Shape term. Thought that filled shape would be easier to memorize and distinct from Curve/Path/Edge.