Hotspot zone on an image map

The Type of Shape button on the Preview window toolbar allows you to trace hotspot zones on an image map.

This is how they are used:

Circle

A circle is traced from its center:

  1. Click on the center of the area which will constitute the hotspot.

  2. While holding the mouse button depressed, drag the mouse until the circle reaches the desired size.

Rectangle

A rectangle is traced starting from one of its corners:

  1. Click on a point on the image that represents one of the corners of the hotspot zone.

  2. While holding the mouse button depressed, drag it to the opposite corner until the rectangle reaches the desired size.

Polygon

This option allows you to trace irregular shapes. A polygon is traced in several steps:

  1. Click on a point on the perimeter of the hotspot.

  2. Release the mouse button and drag the pointer to another point.

  3. Click once to stop the line.

  4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 for as many segments as needed. Make sure the shape is completely closed.

To move a shape:

  1. Click on the shape you want to move.

  2. Holding the left mouse button depressed, drag it to the desired location.