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Inserting Magnetic Lines

To insert magnetic lines:

  1. Click Magnetic Line Tool_magnetic_line_annotations.gif (Annotations toolbar) or Insert > Annotations > Magnetic Line.
  2. Click to place the starting point of the magnetic line.
  3. Drag the other end of the magnetic line and click to place the end point of the line.
  4. In the PropertyManager, set the options.
  5. Click PM_OK.gif.
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