XTrkCAD User Guide Version 5.4.0.752f9693ff68
Draw Filled Polygon

Before the Polygon is started, the fill color can be set.

Filled Polygons are created by either a series for Left-Clicks or Left+Drags, and a new "node" is placed for each. When using Left-drag, the node will be positioned when you release the button.

  • The fill color can be adjusted using the color control at the bottom of the window
  • If MagneticSnap (Magnetic Snap) is enabled, An anchor point will be shown on nearby draw objects that the next point will be snapped to unless Alt is held.
  • If it is disabled, the snap will only occur if Alt is held.
  • If Ctrl is held down when a new point is placed, it will snap the relative angle of the new side to a multiple of 90 degrees from the previous side.

On the first polygon side this will be at a multiple of 90 degrees to the axes. The line from the previous point will be highlighted in Blue.

  • A special blue square anchor will show when the cursor is in a position such that it is 90 degrees away from both the last point and the first point of the Polygon.
  • The last polygon segment dimensions can be altered using the text boxes that appear showing the segment length and the relative angle to the previous segment.
  • The polygon is closed if the next node is place over the start of the polygon
  • The Filled Polygon is ended using Enter or Space. The polygon will be auto-closed.