Star Tool
Stars can be created interactively with the cursor and Quick Keys, or by entering the number of points, exact coordinates and outer radius and inner radius percentage using typed input.
Watch tutorial: How to Draw a StarInteractive Creation
The quickest and easiest way to create a star is by clicking and dragging the shape to size in the 2D View using the mouse.
- Click and hold the left mouse button to indicate the center point.
- Drag the mouse while holding down the left mouse to required radius.
- Release the left mouse button to complete the shape.
Tip
Holding Alt and dragging creates a star from the middle point.
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.
Keys Example Result ValueD 2D Creates a start with outer diameter 2 ValueIValueR 25I12R Creates a star with outer radius 12 and inner diameter that is 25% of outer ValuePValueR 10P3R Creates a 10-pointed star with outer radius 3.