Common Features > Using HOPEX > Handling Diagrams > Managing Drawing Objects > Creating Drawing Objects
Creating Drawing Objects
To create a basic drawing object (square, circle, polygon, etc.) :
1. Select the type of element using button .
*An icon follows the mouse pointer, indicating the type of drawing object selected. This icon resembles the icon on the button in the drawing objects toolbar
2. Click at the location where you want to anchor one of the angles of the drawing object.
3. Holding the mouse button down, drag the mouse to where you want the opposite angle to be:
 
 
4. Release the mouse button.
The drawing object is created: the handles around the object indicate that it is selected.
 
After the drawing object is created, the pointer returns to its usual shape. You can now select and move elements.
*To create a line or a text, see Handling Lines, and Managing Texts.
Tips for creating drawing objects
To create several drawing objects of the same type without having to select the type each time:
*Click then double-click the required type of drawing object.
The type remains selected until you press the <Esc> key.
To create a drawing object with height equal to width (circle, square, etc.):
*Hold the <Shift> key down while moving the mouse.
To create a drawing object based on its center:
*Hold down the <Ctrl> key while dragging the mouse.
*Hold down the <Shift> and <Ctrl> keys to create a regular geometric shape for the object, based on its central point.