I recommend the spline form of the curve tool and not the bezier. It is less fussy since it only forms fair curves and so lacks the complications of the bezier's handles. Of course, if you really want to tweak the curve you can always switch it to the bezier form.
lsid wrote: i supposed you mean the spline from the line/circle tool. I used that but it gets too curvy.
I'm not sure what you mean by too curvy. The spline is by definition a fair curve and thus takes the smoothest (least curvy) path between the anchor points. I suppose the bezier can flatten part of a curve (less apparent curviness) by increasing the curvature near the nodes; or flatten it at one node by increasing it at the adjacent ones.
If you have the room on your screen I suggest that you extend the tools palette so you can see them all at once. Go to Options > Customize > Palette shapes...
It makes life much easier. I like to fully extend all the palettes, but I am lucky enough to have a huge screen (I still can't quite believe how nice it is).
