Line Tools

Kite Arrow and Block Arrow are solid-filled arrow line types in the line style picker. Use them to show direction, flow, or movement on a map. Both types are applied with a black outline (width 2) and Shrink on Zoom enabled by default, so the arrow scales as the map zooms in and out. Apply a Kite or

Note: To draw a flight line or a straight line including the distance measurement, you must be logged in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Contents Configure the Line Create the Line Select the line type Configure Path Snap (Optional) Show

Note: If you have a touchscreen device, such as a tablet, you can draw the freeform line by using the stylus. Contents (Step 1) - Select the line's location, colour, thickness, style, and end cap style (Step 2 - Option 1) - Draw a freeform line (Step 2 - Option 2) - Draw a smooth freeform line (Step

Notes: To draw a precise curved line, you must be logged-in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account If you want to draw a smooth freeform line, visit this link: Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Select the line's colour, thickness, style, and end cap

Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Move the line Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q"

Edit the title and the description In the Layers Panel, find the directions line’s row. Then click on the Pencil Icon. Type the text into the Title and the Description fields. Click on the "Save" button. See also Draw a directions line that snaps to the roads Change the colour of a direction line

Snap and merge the lines Draw two straight lines. To learn how, visit this link: Draw a straight line - (Line Tool). Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click-and-drag an end-point of the first line towards

Select the "Draw Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "D" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, draw a U-shaped line. Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In the Map View, click and drag the first

Snap the lines Draw 2 separate straight lines in a T-shape. To learn how, visit this link: Draw a straight line - (Line Tool) Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. (Optional - For Pro account users) In the Map View, you will

Move a vertex on the line In the top-right corner of the Map View, click on the (+) button until you obtain the maximum zoom-in level. Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, you will see a pop-up on the left side.

Note: On a line, a "vertex" can also be described as a "point". Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Add and move the vertex Select the

Note: On a line, a "vertex" can also be described as a "point". Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Move the vertex Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on

You can fill any enclosed area created by freeform lines, straight lines, or overlapping lines. Lines no longer need to be merged before filling. Fill the interior area Draw lines that create a closed area. This can be: A freeform line Straight lines Multiple overlapping or intersecting lines To

Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Move an end-point of the line Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you

Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Draw a straight line - (Line Tool) Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line View the length/bearing Select the "Edit/Measure Tool" in the top toolbar. Quick Key: Or you can press the "Q" button on your keyboard. In Map View, hover over the line or line segment.

Note: To type in the length, you must be logged in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line

Note: To type in the bearing, you must be logged in to a Pro account. To learn how to upgrade, visit this link: How to upgrade to a Pro account Draw the line To learn how; visit these links: Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line

Create the overlay Create one of these types of overlays. Draw Tool—Draw a freeform line Line Tool—Draw a Straight Line, Connected Lines, Flight Line or Dimension Line Pen/Curve Tool—Draw a precise curved line Draw a circle - (Circle Tool) Draw a rectangle - (Rectangle Tool) Draw a Grid - (Grid