Draw

The Draw tools enable the user to sketch points, lines, polygons, and text as graphics on top of the map. Each sketch option has a set of properties (color, size, etc.) that can be modified prior to placement. The sketches stay on the map when the map or layout gets exported. It is important to note that sketches are temporary graphic elements, not permanent features within the map; They do not persist after the map is closed. Access the Draw tools by clicking on the Tools panel, selecting Draw and then choose the type of graphic to be drawn: Point, Line, Area (polygon) or Text.

The configuration options presented change based on the chosen graphic type.

Adding Points: After selecting the Point radio button, Point options display. Choose a style and then make any desired changes to the color, size, outline color and/or outline width. Next, click Start Drawing and click on the map to place the point(s). To erase the points (and all other graphics, if present), click Reset.

Adding Lines: After selecting the Line radio button, configuration options display. Choose a color, line width and or style from their drop down lists. Next, click Start Drawing and click on the map to start the line. Continue clicking to add line vertexes and then double click to end the line. Optionally, click and drag the mouse to add a free form line. To erase the line(s), and all other graphics, click Reset.

Adding Areas: After selecting the Area radio button, configure options display. Choose a fill color, fill style, outline color, outline width and/or outline style as desired. Next, click Start Drawing and click on the map to start drawing the area boundary. Continue clicking to add boundary vertexes and then double click to end the boundary. Optionally, click and drag the mouse to add a free form area. To erase the area(s), and all other graphics, click Reset.

Adding Text: After selecting the Text radio button, configuration options display. Enter the text to add into the Display Text area, up to 30 characters. Then, choose size, color, font and/or weight options as desired. Next, click Start Drawing and click on the map to place the text. To erase the text, and all other graphics on the screen, click Reset.

Click Reset to clear all sketches drawn by this tool.