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Use the Star Tool (shown above) which is found on the Stellate Palette to create stars. If the palette is not visible open it by selecting Stellate from the View item of the Main Menu. The new star is drawn on EazyDraw’s front window. The desired window will be the front window before clicking on the tool.

Stars are drawn by clicking the Star Tool Button on the Tools Palette. The Number Creation Cursor (shown above) will reflect the tool selection when the mouse is over the front (top) document window. The star is drawn with the mouse by a single click and drag sequence. The new star is shown as you drag the mouse. The center of the star is placed at the point of the initial mouse down click. The radius and defining angle follow the mouse drag movement. The number of points can be entered by typing a number on the keyboard while the star is being drawn, hence the number or pound shape of the creation cursor. The number of points will change to reflect the number entered.

The number of sides is pre-set using the numeric field found at the top of the Stellate tool palette. The number of sides entered on the Stellate tool palette sets the initial value for all graphics found on the Stellate palette and their counterparts found on the main tool palette, (star, line star, and equilateral polygon).

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

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

If stars are needed frequently, the star 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 Star Tool button, just drag it to the position you prefer on the Toolbar.