Vector > Create > Rectangle

Use this menu option to create an exact or an approximate square- or rectangular-shaped vector.

Note: The Create Rectangle button on the Design and Design Tools toolbars is a shortcut for this menu option.

To create an exact square- or rectangular-shaped vector:

1. In the Project Tree, select the vector layer on which you want to create the shape.
2. Select Vector > Create > Rectangle or click to display the Tool Settings: Rectangle Creation panel.
3. In the Square or Rectangle area, select the option for the type of shape you want to create.
4. In the Width and Height boxes, enter values to specify the shape's dimensions.
5. To fillet the corners, enter a radius for the corner fillets in the Corner radius box.
6. To invert the corner fillets, select the Invert corners check box.
7. In the Centre Point area, enter the coordinates in the X and Y boxes to specify the centre point of the shape.
8. To rotate the shape, specify an angle for rotation in the Angle box: enter a positive angle to rotate the shape counter-clockwise; enter a negative angle to rotate the shape clockwise.
9. Click Create.
10. Click Cancel to exit rectangle-creation mode.

To create an approximate-sized square- or rectangular-shaped vector:

1. In the Project Tree, select the vector layer on which you want to create the shape.
2. Select Vector > Create > Rectangle or click to display the Tool Settings: Rectangle Creation panel.
3. In the Square or Rectangle area, select the option for the type of shape you want to create.
4. Move the cursor to the position at which you want to create the shape, and then click and drag. The boundary of the shape is red.
5. Release the mouse button to create a preview image of the shape.

   The centre of the shape is identified by a blue dot , the rotation handle is identified by a green dot , the corner handles are identified by dark red dots , and the resizing handles are identified by red dots . A dashed line identifies the boundary of the shape.

   

6. To resize the shape:
   1. Move the cursor over one of the lighter red handles. The cursor changes to .
   2. Click and drag the handle to move the boundary. The centre point remains in the same position.
   3. Release the mouse button.
7. To fillet the corners:
   1. Move the cursor over one of the dark red handles. The cursor changes to .
   2. Click and drag the handle inwards to increase the size of the fillet.
   3. Release the mouse button.
      Note: Double-click the handle to invert the fillet.
8. To move the centre point of the shape:
   1. Move the cursor over the blue handle. The cursor changes to .
   2. Click and drag the handle to reposition the centre point.
   3. Release the mouse button.
9. To rotate the shape:
   1. Move the cursor over the green handle. The cursor changes to .
   2. Click and drag the handle around the blue centre point.
   3. Release the mouse button.
10. Right-click the 2D or 3D views to exit rectangle-creation mode.