Create a line object

Use the line tool to draw straight diagonal, horizontal, and vertical lines.

To create a line object

  1. In the Graphics Display editor, select Objects > Drawing > Line or click LineTool on the toolbar.
  2. Press the mouse button and drag the mouse to draw a line.

    Tip:

    Press Ctrl as you drag the mouse to draw a horizontal or vertical line.

  3. Double-click the line to open its Properties dialog box.
  4. In the Properties dialog box, specify how you want the line to look.
  5. Click OK.

    Tip:

    When you put a line into Edit mode and add a point to it, it is converted into a polyline object. If you remove a point from a polyline with three points, it becomes a line object.

See also

Drawing objects

Set up general properties for a line object

Options on the General tab of the Line Properties dialog box

Create a polyline object

Keywords: line