Rockwell Automation FactoryTalk View Machine Edition Users Guide - Manual (Page 353)

20 • Use graphic objects
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2. Click where you want the line to start, and then drag from the beginning point to the
end point.
To draw horizontal or vertical lines, hold down Ctrl while you drag the mouse.
3. To change how the line looks, right-click the line and then click Properties on the
context menu. The Line Properties dialog box opens.
4. Select line options.
For information about the options in the dialog box, see Help.
5. To close the dialog box, click OK.
You can use the Polyline tool to convert the line into a polyline. For more information, see
page 20-47.
Create polygons and polylines
A polyline is a series of connected line segments. A polygon is a multi-sided object (with
three or more sides). For example, use the polygon shape if you want to create triangles.
To create a polygon or polyline
1. Select the Polygon or Polyline tool.
2. Click and drag to create the first segment of the object. Release the mouse button.
To draw horizontal or vertical lines, hold down Ctrl while you drag.
3. Move the mouse to where you want the next segment to end, and then click.
Repeat this step until you have completed the object.
Line tool
Polygon tool
Polyline tool