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Curve formulation:

- Creating a simple geometry via commands in the 'Curve by Formula' interface
-> Enter -> Curvecalc -> Display [this will bring up the curve by formula interface]

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pbkUSQWnr2c

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- Making text along a path.
- Masking

- Other shortcuts

Also note: 

Filter -> Sketch -> Half tone pattern

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZK-8ZZHHU78

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Text Masking

- Useful for marking out contour labels
- Also could be useful for labelling generally without having numbers or words being lost within the lines (can probably set the transparency around the label area to allow some drawing lines to come through)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gdlGFZCN6o4