Line and Arrow Tools

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Line and Arrow Tools


 

Editor-Icon Line and Arrow Tools

 


 

Click Line Tool or Arrow Tool to select these tools:

 

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Figure 1. Tools Tab Submenu. Line and Arrow Tools

 

These tools operate in an identical manner and are used to annotate documents. The Line Tool adds a line and the Arrow Tool adds an arrow. When these tools are selected the pointer becomes a crosshairs icon. Click to initiate a line/arrow. Drag to the desired location and click to complete the operation. They will appear as below:

 

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Figure 2. Line and Arrow Example

 

The arrow has just been placed, which means editing options are enabled:

 

Click and drag the control points to reposition line endings.

Click and drag content to reposition it.

Use the arrow keys to reposition lines/arrows.

Use the editing aids detailed here to assist in the precise placement of lines/arrows.

Right-click content for further options. See here for an explanation of these options.

Hold down Shift to create lines/arrows at increments of fifteen degrees.

When the Line/Arrow Tool is selected, the following options are enabled in the Properties Toolbar:

Fill Color determines the fill color of the Line Starting/Ending Styles, detailed below, when closed-shape options are used.

Stroke Color determines the content color.

Border Style determines the content style.

Border Width determines the size of the Line Starting/Ending Styles, detailed below.

Line Starting Style determines the style used at the start of lines/arrows.

Line Ending Style determines the style used at the end of lines/arrows.

Opacity determines the level of transparency.

Blend Mode determines the manner in which content blends with underlying content. These options are explained here.

Keep Selected determines whether or not the Line/Arrow Tool remains selected after an annotation has been created. If this option is enabled then the tool will remain selected and can be used to create several annotations consecutively. If this option is not enabled then PDF-XChange Editor will revert to the designated default tool immediately after creating a single annotation.

Exclusive Mode simplifies the process of using the Line/Arrow Tool. When Exclusive Mode is enabled, the pointer ignores all interactive elements of documents other than base content. This makes it possible to create content on areas that overlap with other content without the risk of accidentally selecting undesired items. When Exclusive Mode is disabled, the pointer recognizes and interacts with all underlying elements in the standard manner.

Click Properties to view/edit the Line/Arrow Tool Properties pane. See here for information on tool properties.

The Commenting section of the Preferences dialog box can be used to view/edit preferences for comments.

The Comment Styles Palette can be used to save customized line and arrow styles for subsequent use. Right-click the Line or Arrow icon in the Commenting Toolbar to view existing styles and/or access the Comment Styles Palette.