EazyDraw Square Tool Drawing Squares EazyDraw Raw App For Help

You use the "Square Tool" (shown above) which is found on the Tools Palette to create squares. If the palette is not visible open it by selecting "Tools" from the "View" item of the "Main Menu". The new square 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 squares that are "square" with the document. That is the sides are parallel or perpendicular with the document edges. If you need a square with a different orientation use the Equilateral Polygon tool to create a 4 sided equilateral polygon. Another method for creating oriented squares is to create the square, convert it to a polygon, then rotate to the desired orientation.

Squares are drawn by clicking the "Square 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 square is drawn with the mouse by a single click and drag sequence. The new square is shown as you drag the mouse. The first corner is placed at the point of the mouse down click. The constraint of making all sides with equal length is enforced. A square fitting these restrictions is drawn as close as possible to the mouse positions. The process is completed by releasing the mouse.

The new square becomes the only selected object after creation. You may move or resize the square by clicking inside the square or on one of the handles. If you need to place the square 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 square.

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

If squares are needed frequently, the square 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 "Square Tool" button, just drag it to the position you prefer on the Toolbar.