Drawing rectangles and squares
You can draw squares and rectangles.
To draw a rectangle or square
1
On the Tools toolbar, select the
Rectangle tool
.
Note: If you want to place the rectangle or square on the current vector layer, mark the
Create on Vector check box on the Tool Options
palette
. If no vector layer exists, marking this check box creates one for the rectangle or square. If this check box is unmarked, the rectangle or square is placed on a raster layer. Placing a rectangle or square on a vector layer makes it easier to edit.
2
On the Materials palette, click the
Background and Fill properties box, and choose a fill color.
3
Click the
Foreground and Stroke properties box, and choose an outline color.
4
On the Tool Options palette, click one of the following buttons:
•
Draw Rectangle 
•
Draw Square 
If you want to display the shape’s nodes, mark the
Show Nodes check box.
5
Drag to draw the shape.
6
Click the
Apply button
.
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Set the radii for the shape’s corners |
Type or set values in the Horizontal Radius and Vertical Radius controls. |
Choose a line style and width |
Choose an option from the Line Style drop-list, and type or set a value in the Width control beside the drop-list. |
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Mark the Anti-alias check box. |
Change the way the line segments join |
Choose an option from the Join drop-list. If you choose Miter join, you can also type or set a value in the Miter Limit control. |
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Mark the Show nodes check box. Type or set values in the Width and Height controls. |
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Mark the Show nodes check box. Type or set values in the Left and Top controls. |
You can save your settings as a preset. For more information, see Using and creating presets.