User guide

3. On the context menu, choose either Filled, Faded, or Shaded.
Drawing elements
Drawing elements are simple shapes such as circles and rectangles.
To group drawing elements with a structure, go to Object>Group. See "Grouping objects" on page 44.
To move an object, select it and click-drag it with a selection tool. See "Moving objects" on page 42.
Circles and ovals
To draw a circle or oval:
1. Select one of the circle or oval tools.
2. Point where you want the center of the circle or oval.
3. Drag outward from the center.
Resizing and rotating
You can resize and reshape ovals and rectangles for both length and width. Circles have only a radius adjustment.
Rectangles also have corner handles that proportionately adjust length and width.
Figure 3.4: A) rectangle corner handles
1. Point to a shape with its drawing tool or a selection tool to display adjustment handles.
2. Click and drag to modify the shape.
Lines
Lines look similar to bonds but behave differently:
Lines are not included in chemical interpretation.
Lines that cross appear solid, bonds do not.
To draw a line:
1. In the Drawing Elements toolbar, select a line tool.
2. Click and drag in the drawing window where you want the line.
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