Create Primitives

To create primitives, with a NOTE (or VNOT) element as the current element, select Draw > Primitives from the main menu.

The 2D Draughting form is displayed.

The form has four tabs: Lines, Shapes, Symbols and Text.

Hold down the left-hand mouse button over an icon to reveal an alternative icon display. Moving to the required icon and then releasing the mouse button selects the icon.

For all primitives except Symbols (the icon), the Point Construction Option Form displays. The prompt text included in this form tells you what to do next. The text will vary according to the type of primitive being created, as shown in these examples.

The default Option is 2D Cursor hit. This enables the selected primitive to be positioned free-hand picking the point(s) requested in the appropriate position(s) on the drawing.

(Optional) If the primitive is a graphic, it is drawn as the points are selected. Depending on the type of graphic, it may be necessary to click on Cancel on the Point Construction Option Form when the final point has been selected, in order to complete the graphic.

If the primitive is Text, only one point is selected and the Modify Text form is then displayed.

This form allows you to enter the required text and select its format.