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Rectangle Tool

Rectangles can be created by using the Draw Polyline tool or using the Draw Rectangle Tool. The latter tool allows rectangles to be created interactively with the cursor and Quick Keys or by entering the exact coordinates, type of corners (square, internal or external radius) and Width and Height using typed input.

Watch tutorial: How to Draw a Rectangle

The quickest and simplest way to draw a rectangle is:

  • Click and drag the left mouse button in the 2D View to begin drawing the rectangle from its first corner.

  • While holding the left mouse button, drag to the required size.

  • Releasing the left mouse button.


Quick Keys


Instead of releasing the left mouse button when you have dragged your shape to the required size, you can also type exact values during the dragging process and set properties precisely.

  • Left-click and drag out your shape in the 2D View.

  • With the left mouse button still pressed, enter a quick key sequence detailed below.

  • Release the left mouse button.

By default, two values separated by a comma, will be used to set width and height of your rectangle. One value will create a square with that side length. While you are dragging out the rectangle corner, type Width Value , Height Value Enter or Side Length , Enter to create a rectangle with the specified width and height.

Example

  • 1, 2.5 Enter - Creates a rectangle of width 1 and height 2.5

Specifying Further Properties

By using specific letter keys after your value, you can also indicate precisely which property it relates to.

  • Value X - Creates a rectangle at the dragged height but with the width set to the entered value

  • Value Y - Creates a rectangle at the dragged width but with the height set to the entered value

  • Value R Value X - Create a rectangle with radius R and width X

  • Value R Value Y - Create a rectangle with radius R and height Y

  • Value W Value H - Create a rectangle with width W and height H

  • Value R Value W Value H - Create a rectangle with width W and height H

Examples

  • 1 X - Current dragged height with a width of 1

  • 1 Y - Current dragged width with a height of 1

  • 0. 1 R 1 X - A corner radius of 0.1, a width of 1 and current dragged height

  • 0. 1 R 1 Y - A corner radius of 0.1, a width of 1 and current dragged height