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Inserting Shapes

The InsertShape command inserts a shape from a compiled shape file (.shx file).

To insert shapes:

  1. Make sure the file containing the shape to insert is loaded in the drawing.

    You can load the shape with the LoadShape command.

  2. Click Draw > Shape > Define (or type InsertShape).
  3. Type the shape name, or specify the ? option to list the shapes.
  4. Specify the insertion point.
  5. Specify the height of the shape.
  6. Specify the rotation angle of the shape.

Access

Command: InsertShape

Menu: Draw > Shape > Define

Related Topics

Loading Shapes



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