Sketching Parallelograms You can create parallelograms with equal sides by pressing Shift when creating a shape. To sketch parallelograms: Click Parallelogram . In the graphics area:Click to define the first corner. Drag, rotate, and then release to set the length and angle of the first edge. Rotate, and drag to set the angle and length of the other three edges. To create a parallelogram with equal sides, press Shift before you release. Release to set the four edges. Video: Sketching Parallelograms Parent topicRectangles Sketching Corner Rectangles and Squares Sketching Center Rectangles and Squares Sketching 3 Point Corner Rectangles and Squares Sketching 3 Point Center Rectangles and Squares Changing the Size of Rectangles or Squares Changing Line Properties in Rectangles and Squares Specifying Construction Lines and Centerlines Rectangle PropertyManager