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Welcome to Snagit Editor : Draw Tools and Special Effects : Geometric Shapes
Geometric Shapes
Use the Shape tool to create vector-based objects in the form of geometric shapes. Select from a variety of shapes and styles in the Quick Style Gallery. Control callout shape, size, color, drop shadow, and more.
To use this tool:
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Shape tool.
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Select a shape from the Styles group.
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Drag the mouse on the canvas to draw the shape.
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Hold down <SHIFT> to draw a perfect circle, rectangle, or square.
Select a Style from the Quick Style Gallery
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Shape tool. Then select Styles group > More button C:\Work\SnagIt\Snagit_910_EN\Snagit_910_EN_Main_Help\PNGs\MoreButton2.jpg .
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Select the shape and style from the Quick Styles Gallery.
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Move or Reshape a Shape
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To move a shape, click down on the center of the shape and drag to a new location.
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Use the white handles to change the shape and size of the shape.
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Hold down <SHIFT> to draw a perfect circle, rectangle, or square.
Draw a Polygon Shape
To draw a polygon shape:
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Select Draw tab > Drawing Tools group > Shape tool.
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In the Quick Style Gallery, select a polygon style.
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Click and drag a line on the canvas.
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Click and drag again and again to get the desired shape.
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Double-click the canvas to close the shape.
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Drag the white object handles to modify the angles.
Change the Shape Outline or Color
Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.
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For Outline changes: Select Styles group > Outline. From here, change the width, outline color, or the general shape of the shape.
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For Fill color changes: Select Styles group > Fill. From here, change or remove the fill color.
Set the Opacity Level
Opacity is the ability to see through the shape. The graphic below shows a variety of effects that can be achieved by controlling the opacity level.
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Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.
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Select Styles group > Effects > Opacity > Select the opacity level or click Custom to enter a specific percentage.
Add, Remove, or Customize the Shape Shadow
Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.
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To add a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Select the shadow effect using the icons.
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To remove a shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > No Shadow icon.
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To add a custom shadow, select Styles group > Effects > Shadow > Click More Shadows. Use the options in the Drop Shadow task pane to create a custom look. Click OK.
Add a Custom Shape to the Quick Styles Gallery
The Quick Styles Gallery is used to save custom shapes so they can be reused.
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Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.
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Right-click the shape.
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From the popup menu, click Add to Quick Styles. The shape is now available in the Quick Styles Gallery.
Antialiasing for Smooth Lines
Antialiasing is a technique used to make lines appear smooth. Without antialiasing being applied, object edges will appear jagged. The antialiasing option is turned to “on” for all of Editor’s vector-based tools.
To turn antialiasing on or off:
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Click a shape on the canvas to give it focus.
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Select Styles group > Effects > Antialias.
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