Nodes are features allowing the operator to control the Vectorize functions by stopping or constraining automatic line conversion. They are manually placed with the Place Nodes tool and they can be removed with the Delete Nodes tool. They can also be automatically placed at specific points with the Auto Place Nodes toggle on.

Nodes can be created, displayed, deleted, or saved into files and restored for later use.

The main property of a node, which is a point surrounded by a control area, is to stop all automatic line conversion functions and to force the generated vector element to snap to it. The automatic line conversion functions are: Auto Convert in Place Element or Continue Element, Convert Lines, Convert All Connected Lines, and Convert Contour Lines.

Besides the above, nodes govern all of the Vectorize functions according to the following rules:

• All points are to be placed inside the control area of a node snap to this node.

• When a snap to a node occurs, all functions stop or pause for a decision (automatic or from the operator).

• A node cannot be placed inside the control area of another node.

• When a point is to be entered where the control areas of two or more nodes overlap, it snaps to the closest node.

The node file's size is determined by the vectorized line weight.