Rectangle Creation Tool

Drawing Rectangles

You use the "Rectangle Tool" (shown above) which is found on the Tools Palette to create rectangles. If the palette is not visible open it by selecting "Tools" from the "View" item of the "Main Menu". The new rectangle will be drawn on EazyDraw’s front window. The desired window must be brought to the front before clicking on the tool.

This tool draws rectangles that are "square" with the document. That is the sides are parallel or perpendicular with the document edges. If you need a rectangle with a different orientation you may want to use the Rotated rectangle tool (near the bottom of the primary tool palette), or create a rectangle then rotate it with the Rotation tool.

Rectangles are drawn by clicking the "Rectangle Tool Button" on the "Tools Palette". The "Rectangular Creation Cursor" (shown above) will reflect the tool selection when the mouse is over the front (top) document window. The rectangle is drawn with the mouse by a single click and drag sequence. The new rectangle is shown as you drag the mouse. The first corner is placed at the point of the mouse down click. The opposite corner moves with the mouse drag action. The opposite corner is positioned when the process is completed by releasing the mouse.

The new rectangle becomes the only selected object after creation. You may move or resize the rectangle by clicking inside the rectangle or on one of the handles. If you need to place the rectangle at a particular position or make it a certain size this may be accomplished after the creation step by using the Graphic Details Inspector to modify the specific coordinates and size of the rectangle.

If several rectangles are needed, double click the rectangle tool. The rectangle tool selection will remain in effect after creation so that further rectangles may be easily added to the document. Clicking another tool or the Arrow tool will release the rectangle creation activity.

If rectangles are needed frequently, the rectangle tool may be added to the Toolbar. If you prefer this convenience use the Customize Toolbar item found under "View" on the "Main Menu". There you will see the "Rectangle Tool" button, just drag it to the position you prefer on the Toolbar.