Rectangle

Create and edit a rectangle or square.

Create a Rectangle or Square

Create a rectangle or square by defining two opposite corners or the center and a corner. Or create a square by defining two opposite corners.

  1. On the ribbon, click the Curves tab.
  2. Click the Rectangle icon.


  3. Create the rectangle or square:
    To create this Do this
    Rectangle by corners Drag to define the first corner and the opposite corner.
    Rectangle by center and corner Hold down Ctrl while dragging to define the center and a corner.
    Square by corners Hold down Shift while dragging to define the first corner and the opposite corner.
    Tip: Hold both Shift and Ctrl to create a centered square.
  4. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.

Edit the Rectangle or Square

Resize or lock the edges of the rectangle or square.

  1. Double-click the plane to enter edit mode.
    To Do this
    Change the length
    • Drag the arrow along the length.
    • Click the text box along the length, and then enter a value.
    Change the width
    • Drag the arrow along the width.
    • Click the text box along the width, and then enter a value.
    Change the length and the width simultaneously Drag the arrow at the corner of the plane.
    Lock the edges Hover over the edges of the plane, and then click the Lock/Unlock icon.
  2. Right-click and mouse through the check mark to exit, or double-right-click.