Adding Features - Rectangle (Add Menu / Toolbar)

Use this option to create a rectangle or square on the map, applying the current foreground overlay polygon attributes.

Common Use Case:
Create a hollow-filled rectangle to mask underlying map details. You can then add text or other features inside the rectangle.

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⚠️ Before You Start

Ensure the desired overlay is selected as the Foreground Overlay.
(See Selecting Foreground & Background Overlays for more details.)

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➕ How to Add a Rectangle

1. 🖱️ Enter Add Rectangle Mode

   • Click Add > Rectangle from the menu

   • Or click the Rectangle speed button on the toolbar.

2. ✏️ Begin Drawing

   • Menu options will grey out and the Abort and Confirm toolbar buttons will activate, indicating you’re in add mode.

   • Move your cursor over the map, left-click to start the rectangle, drag to size it, then left-click again to finish.

3. ⚙️ Adjust Rectangle (Optional)

   • Right-click to open the popup menu.

   • You can specify exact rectangle dimensions here (see Edit Graphics for detailed sizing and rotation).

4. 💾 Save or ❌ Cancel

   • If satisfied with the rectangle, click Save.

   • The data entry form for the overlay will appear.

   • If not satisfied, click Clear to discard without saving.

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Note: If you want to rotate or resize the rectangle after adding, use the Edit Graphics function.