Rockwell Automation 2711-ND3 PanelBuilder v2.60 Software User Manual - Manual (Page 259)

16–5 Adding Graphics
Publication 2711-6.0
When drawing a shape you can drag it to any size, width or height.
Note: Circles process more efficiently than ellipses in the terminal.
Whenever possible use circles.
To create a shape:
1. Click the appropriate tool from the toolbox.
Creates a rectangle or square
Creates an ellipse or circle
Or choose Rectangle, Ellipse or Circle from the Objects
" Graphics submenu.
2. Position the pointer (+) where you want to start drawing one
corner of the shape.
3. Hold down the left mouse button and drag the pointer to size the
shape. Release the mouse button when the shape is the right size.
When drawing a circle or ellipse, an imaginary rectangle
surrounds the object.
4. To draw another shape, move the pointer to a new location and
repeat step 3.
5. Click the right mouse button to exit shape mode.
Or click the selection tool on the toolbox.
To draw a square, hold down the
SHIFT key as you drag.
To draw a circle, hold down the
SHIFT key as you drag.
Drawing Shapes