Polygon Tool

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Polygon Tool


 

Editor-Icon Polygon Tool

 


 

Click Polygon Tool to add interactive polygons to documents:

 

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Figure 1. Tools Tab Submenu. Polygon Tool

 

When the Polygon Tool is selected, click to designate the first point of the polygon. Then move the pointer to the next desired location and click to designate the second point. Repeat this process until the final point of the desired shape is reached and then double-click to complete the polygon. Detailed below are examples of the tool:

 

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Figure 2. Polygon Tool Example

 

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

 

Click and drag the outer control points to resize polygons.

Click and drag the inner control points to reposition them.

Click and drag polygons to reposition them. The circle at the center can also be used for this purpose.

Click and drag the green control point at the top to rotate polygons. Hold down Shift to rotate at increments of fifteen degrees.

Use the arrow keys to reposition polygons.

Use the editing aids detailed here to assist in the precise placement of polygons.

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

When the Polygon Tool is selected, the following options are enabled in the Properties Toolbar:

Fill Color determines the fill color of polygons.

Stroke Color determines the color of polygon borders.

Border Style determines the style of polygon borders.

Border Width determines the width of polygon borders.

Opacity determines the level of transparency in polygons.

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

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

Exclusive Mode simplifies the process of using the Polygon Tool. When Exclusive Mode is enabled, the pointer ignores all interactive elements of documents other than base content. This makes it possible to create polygons 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 Polygon 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 polygon styles for subsequent use. Right-click the Polygon icon in the Commenting Toolbar to view existing styles and/or access the Comment Styles Palette.