2D Line Tools
- Glen Yamakawa
- Mark Anderson
Owned by Glen Yamakawa
Mon Jun 06, 2022
3 min read
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Add and edit 2D lines in the 2D work space to mark and draw attention to specific portions of your document.
Create a Line
Create a straight line between two points within a 2D work space.
To create a line:
- Select the Line tool from the 2D toolbar.
- Click a first location to select the start point.
- Click a second location to select the end point.
Create a Polyline
Create a series of straight lines between chosen points (polyline) within a 2D work space.
To create a polyline:
- Select the Polyline tool from the 2D toolbar.
- Click a first location to select a start point.
- Continue to click new locations to continue the mutli-jointed line.
- Double click the final point to end.
Create a Curve
Create a line made up curves at the points (curve) within a 2D work space.
To create a curved line:
- Select the Curve tool from the 2D toolbar.
- Click a first location to select a start point.
- Continue to click new locations to continue the mutli-jointed curved line.
Each new point represents a curve. The amount of curve is dependent on the placement of the following point. - Double click the final point to end.
Create a Closed Polyline
Create a closed polyline with a 2D work space.
To create a closed polyline:
- Select the Closed Polyline tool from the 2D toolbar.
- Click an initial starting point.
- Continue to click to add points in the polyline.
- Double click to add the final point and to connect the end point with the starting point.
Move a Line
To move a line:
- Select the line by right or left mouse clicking on the line in the graphic area or on the line in the Markups browser.
- Left mouse drag the line in the graphic area to the new location.
- Release the mouse to set the new position.
Note: Use the undo/redo feature to undo or redo line movements.
Edit a Line
Change the color, width, and pattern of the 2D line to make them more visible or distinct,
Points
All points in a line can be moved.
To move points:
- Select the line.
- Left mouse drag a point to the desire location.
Width
- Right mouse click on a line.
- Select a width from the Width menu.
Pattern
- Right mouse click on a line.
- Select a pattern from the Pattern menu.
Color
- Right mouse click on a line.
- Select a color from the color dialog.
- Click the OK button.
Caps
- Right mouse click on a line (line, polyline or curved line).
- Select a Start Cap or End Cap from the cap menu.
Properties
- Right mouse click on a line.
- Select Properties.
- Set the hyperlink or comment field.