Retract Handles is an Astute Graphics live effect with one simple function: to retract the handles of all anchor points. It has no parameters.
As with most live effects, Retract Handles appears in the main menu, under Effect > AG Utilities
. It can also be applied directly from the Appearance panel using the “Add New Effect” button at the bottom of the panel.
The Retract Handles effect ensures that all segments in the paths to which it is applied become straight:
AG Utilities Live Effects - Retract Handles Live Effect