The Stroke section of the Inspector allows you to modify the stroke properties of the currently selected object.

It also allows you to animate the path of a stroke using the Trim Path feature.

Stroke Types

You can apply different stroke types to shapes. These include:

• Solid

• Linear Gradient

• Radial Gradient

Cap

The Cap option determines how the end points of strokes with open paths should be rendered.

Butt

The end of the stroke is a straight line and does not extend beyond the end vertices. On a zero length path, the stroke will not be rendered at all.

Round

The ends of a stroke are rounded. On a zero length path, the stroke is a full circle.

Square

The ends of a stroke are squared off and extend beyond the end vertices. On a zero length path, the stroke is a square.

Join

The Join option determines how the corners of paths should be rendered.

Round

Creates a rounded corner.

Bevel

Creates a beveled corner.

Miter

Creates a mitered corner.