It is sometimes useful to highlight certain areas on a map by drawing shapes.
About this task
A number of shapes are available for you to draw, for example point marker, polygon, or
arrow.
Note: Shapes are not geodesic, that is, they do not follow the contours of the map. They are flat
drawings.
Procedure
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In the i2 Esri Maps window, right-click on the map and click
Draw or click the drawing tool.
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Click the shape that you require.
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To draw the shape, do one of the following:
| Option | Description |
|---|
| Triangle, Arrow, Rectangle, Circle, Ellipse |
Drag an area and release the mouse button to complete the shape. |
| Line, Polygon |
Click to insert the first point, then click to add extra points. Double-click to complete
the line or area. |
| Freehand Line, Freehand Polygon |
Drag a line or an area and release the mouse button to finish. |
| Point |
Click the required position. |
- Optional:
To delete a shape, select it and press Delete.
Note: You can close the drawing pane at any time by clicking the drawing tool.
