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How to Add a Polyline

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To add a polyline from individual points:

1.Select the Polyline tool Tools Polyline Button.
2.Move the mouse to a point.
3.Click the left mouse button to add the point.
4.Repeat steps 2-3 as needed.
5.Press Enter to stop adding points.

To add a polyline as one continuous line:

1.Select the Polyline tool Tools Polyline Button.
2.Press the left mouse button on the first point.
3.Hold the left button down until the Pencil cursor Pencil Cursor appears.
4.Drag the mouse to draw the continuous line.
5.Release the left mouse button.
6.Press Enter to stop adding points.

You can use some special keys when adding polylines. For more information, see How to Use Keyboard Shortcuts for Adding Polygons.

Once you have added a polyline, you may want to edit it. For more information, see How to Edit Objects and How to Edit Polygons.

 


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