Creating Plots
[How to create plots]
Select Plot Tool:
Locate the plot tool within the Environment Tab in the top left of your drawing.
Select the plot tool to enter Edit Mode.
Placing Points:
Once in Edit Mode, a circular cursor follows your mouse within the viewport.
Use the Left Mouse Click to place points within the viewport. A minimum of 3 points is required to form an infill.
Arrange the points to form the desired shape
Removing Points:
To remove a point, use the Right Mouse Click. This removes the last point you placed.
Finishing The Plot:
Press the Enter Key to stop placing points and exit Edit Mode.
Moving Points:
Adjust the position of a point by Holding the Left Mouse Button down on the point you wish to move and repositioning it.
Note: You can add more points and arrange points in plots after exiting Edit Mode.
Locking Plots
[How to Lock the plot]
Select Plot:
Left-click the plot (ensure you are out of Edit Mode to interact.
Locking:
After clicking the plot, a prompt will appear next to one of the points with a lock icon.
Select this lock icon to lock the plot.
Unlocking:
To unlock the plot, repeat the process: left-click the plot.
Click the unlock icon that appears next to one of the points.
Now you can interact with the plot again.
Note: Once locked, you cannot interact with any of the points or move the plot, you must unlock the plot to interact.
Moving Plots
[How to move plots]
Ensure Plot is Unlocked:
Make sure the plot is unlocked to enable movement.
Move Plot:
Left-click and hold anywhere inside the plot.
While holding the left mouse button, move the plot to the desired location.
Rotating Plots
[How to Rotate plots]
Select Plot:
Ensure you are out of Edit Mode to interact with the Plot.
Left-click the plot to highlight it.
Rotate Plot:
A prompt will appear upon clicking the plot with a rotation icon.
Hold left click down on this prompt to begin rotating the plot, release the left mouse button when you are happy with the rotation.
Change Rotation Amount: You can rotate smoothly by holding down the shift button while rotating, this will toggle off the snap.
Deleting Plots
[How to delete a plot]
Select Plot:
Ensure you are out of Edit Mode to interact with the Plot.
Left-click the plot to highlight it.
Delete Plot:
Once the plot is selected and you can see all the points highlighted, then simply delete the plot by pressing Delete key on your keyboard, or select the Delete button in the ShapeEditor.
A prompt will appear asking if you are sure you want to delete the plot, select yes and the plot will be deleted.
Plot Properties
[Changing the style of the Plot]
Select Plot:
Ensure you are out of Edit Mode to interact with the Plot.
Left-click to select the Plot.
Shape Properties:
Upon selecting the Plot, the ShapeEditor will appear next to your plot.
Modifying Plot:
Once the ShapeEditor is visible, utilize the following options:
Infill Colour: Change the infill colour of the plot.
Outline Color: Change the outline colour of the plot.
Outline Type: Change the type of outline surrounding the plot (Dashed, dotted, default).
Copying Plots
[How to duplicate a plot]
Select Plot:
Ensure you are out of Edit Mode to interact with the Plot.
Left-click the plot to highlight it.
Copy Plot:
To Copy the plot click the Duplicate button on the ShapeEditor. This will copy the plot and automatically paste the plot near the existing plot.
