Compound Line Tool

The Compound Line Tool lets you draw linear and curving shapes that contain multiple points.

Tool

Name

Description

Jointed Line

Use the Jointed Line button to draw shapes that are a "chain" of connected straight lines.

Curved Line

Use the Curved Line button to draw objects that are a "chain" of connected, curved lines.

B-Spline

Use the B-Spline button lets you draw Bézier spline curves. A B-Spline is a curve drawn inside a wedge created by two construction lines. For example, "V" shaped construction lines would create a "U" shaped object.

Bézier Curve

Use the Bézier Curve button to draw and edit Bézier curves at the same time.

Freehand Line

Use the Freehand button to draw freeform objects.

Irregular Polygon

Use the Irregular Polygon button to draw closed objects with multiple sides.