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How to Draw a Perfect Square or Rectangle

This article will show you how to use the Polygon Tool to create a range of shapes tailored to your needs. By utilising the Snap feature, you can easily achieve angles of 90 degrees, enhancing the accuracy of your designs.

Enter Method

  • Select the Polygon tool. 

  • Select the Snap feature.

  • Click anywhere on the screen to start.

  • Drag the line vertically down and let go of the mouse.

  • Press Enter / Return on the keyboard and type the dimension of the line.

  • Press Enter / Return to lock in the dimension.

  • Press Esc to remove the previous point.

  • Repeat on each line as necessary to complete all four sides of the square or rectangle.

  • To terminate, click on the starting point.

Action Box

  • Select the Polygon tool.

  • Click anywhere on the screen to start.

  • Use the Action Box to alternate between straight / curve lines.

  • Toggle to activate the Snap feature.

  • Press Enter / Return on the keyboard and type the dimension of the line.

  • Press Enter / Return to lock in the dimension.

  • Press Esc to remove the previous point.

  • Repeat on each line as necessary.

  • To terminate, click on the starting point. 

Edit the display of a Polygon by adjusting the settings after drawing or selecting it. This is useful to declutter the screen, clearly define the shape visually, or achieve a desired outcome for the site plan.