Rectangle

In this Task 

• A Rectangle will be drawn to a specific size by defining the size values in the data fields of the Inspector Bar.

Associated Tasks 

• Using the F7 key to select the most recently drawn object.
• Using the Explode tool to reduce the polygonal shape to four separate lines.

Before you Start 

• Start a new drawing using the New from Template option and select the Student_2D template or use the sample drawing for this Session.

Take Note 

• The Student_2D template is recommended as it contains basic drawing settings to assist with the completion of the tasks in this Training Guide.

Rectangle

Ribbon : Draw | Draw 2D | Line | Rectangle

Default Menu : Draw | Line | Rectangle

Palette : Sketch | Line | Rectangle

This tool draws a rectangle by defining the size A (width) and the size B (length) values.Rectangles are drawn by establishing a point and dragging the cursor to the diagonally opposing corner.A rectangle can be drawn with filleted corners by selecting the fillet corners and inputting a radius.

Select the Rectangle tool from the menu options above and left click somewhere in the editor to indicate the lower left corner of the rectangle.

Use the keyboard TAB key and input a value of 152 into the Size A field and 80 into the Size B field.

Use the F7 keyboard to key to select the most recently drawn object, then reduce this single polyline to 4 line segments by selecting Format | Explode Use Modify | Explode when using the Default menu.