Inserting Rectangles into a RockPlot2D Image

RockPlot2D | Draw | Line Types | Rectangle

Use the Rectangle menu command or toolbar button to draw a rectangle on an existing RockPlot2D image. See the Polygons option for inserting a non-orthogonal polygonal shape.

Step-by-Step Summary

1. Select the Draw | Line Types | Rectangle menu item, or click on the Draw | Rectangle button at the top of the screen .
   The Rectangle button is available in the Draw | Line Types drop-down menu.

   

   The program will be in "Draw Rectangle" mode, as noted at the bottom of the screen.

2. Position the pointer in the graphic window where one corner of the rectangle is to be placed, and click the left mouse button.
   
3. Drag the cursor diagonally, to draw the rectangular shape.
   
4. Release the mouse button when the rectangle is placed as you wish.
   
5. You can continue drawing rectangles in this manner.
   
6. To turn off the Draw Rectangle mode, click the Draw Rectangle X button at the bottom of the window, or press the Shift+Escape keys, or click the arrow button .
   
7. To edit the rectangle's characteristics (color, style, fill, etc.):
   • Click the Edit button at the top of the window
   • Position the pointer inside any filled rectangle or on the edge of any unfilled one, and either double-click on it or right-click on it and choose Properties.
   • Adjust the item's settings. See Rectangle Attributes for information.
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See Also

• Editing RockPlot2D Graphics
• Using Undo
• The ReportWorks Window
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