Defining a Shape

Use the MakeShape command to define a Shape based on specified entities. You can use lines, polylines, points, shapes, or text objects for the Shape definition.

tip To include a point in a Shape, draw a very short line segment and use a higher enough resolution for the Shape definition to display the segment as a point. If the short segment does not appear in the Shape, use a higher resolution.

To define a shape:

  1. Draw the entities of the Shape (lines, polylines, points, shapes, or text objects).

  2. Do one of the following:

    • On the ribbon, click XtraTools > Utilities > Make Shape.

    • On the menu, click XtraTools > Utilities > Make Shape.

    • Type MakeShape.

  3. In the dialog box, specify the following:

    • In File, type the name of the file that will store the Shape.

    • In Name, type the name of the Shape.

    • In Resolution value, specify the quality of the grid for Shape recalculation.

  4. Click OK.

  5. In the graphics area, specify the base point.

  6. In the graphics area, specify the entities for the Shape (lines, polylines, points, shapes, or text objects).

  7. Press Enter.

tip You can insert shapes using the InsertShape command.

Access

Command: MakeShape

Menu: XtraTools > Utilities > Make Shape

Ribbon: XtraTools > Utilities > Make Shape

Parent Topic

Utilities