Polygons

A polygon is a closed figure defined by a set of points.  The main advantage of using a polygon object versus building one from line objects is that a polygon can be shaded in.  Additionally the attributes of the outline of the polygon can be changed as a whole instead of having to do it individually for each side.   Points and arrows, however,  can not be attached to the outline of a polygon.  Many pre-made polygons are available using a shape  object.

Create a Polygon

 

Select a Polygon

Note: To deselect a polygon click elsewhere on the figure editor screen.

 

Change Polygon Line Style

 

Change Polygon Line Width

 

Change Polygon Color

 

Shade in Polygon

Note: The default shading style is None.

 

Make Polygon Invisible

Note: When an object is visible, there is a check next to visible in the right-click menu.

 

Delete Polygon

Note:  The vertex points of a polygon can only be deleted by deleting the polygon.