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Trace and Draw Tab

The Trace and Draw Tab is divided up into three sections: 

Draw Section

Select this topic to see information on the Draw section which contains the drawing tools.

  • Line: Draw a two-point line.

  • Arc: Draw a three-point arc.

  • Curve: Draw a four-point bezier curve.

  • Oval: Draw a two-point oval.

  • Poly(n): Draw a polygon with the selected number of sides.

  • Star(n): Draw a star with the selected number of sides. 

Edit Section

Select this topic to see information on the Edit section which contains the editing tools. 

  • Mirror: Flip the current object along a selected line of reference.

  • Join Segments: Join several segments together.

  • Close: Close the remaining segment of an object to complete the circuit.

  • Merge: Combine overlapped objects into a single object.

  • Break: Break a segment where it intersects with another segment.

  • Explode: Break an object into the individual segments that make up the object.

  • Flip: Turn the object over, horizontally or vertically.

  • Offset: Create a displacement copy of the selected object a parallel distance away.

  • Rotate: Move the object around an axis or center, a specified number of degrees.

  • Tangify: Smooth the connection between circuits that are below a specified angle.

  • Move an Object: How to move an object.

  • Move a Point: How to move a point.

Design Details

Select this topic to see information on the Design Details section which will display information about the currently selected item.

  • Arc: Selecting an Arc will display details about the currently selected Arc.

  • Circuit: Selecting a Circuit will display details about the currently selected Circuit.

  • Circuits: Selecting the background will display the number of circuits in the design.

  • Curve: Selecting a Curve will display details about the currently selected Curve. 

  • Fragments: Selecting the background will display the number of fragments in the design.

  • Line: Selecting a Line will display details about the currently selected Line.

  • Oval: Selecting an Oval will display details about the currently selected Oval.

  • Total Layers: Selecting the background will display the number of layers if the design is traced.

  • View List: The View List displays a listing of the current circuits and fragments of the design.

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