Operation Manual

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Closing multiple line segments
The Object Join curves command lets you create a closed object from line segments by selecting which lines you want to connect and the
shape of the connecting line.
You can connect lines by using the closest nodes between lines. The connecting line can be either straight or curved. You can also connect
lines by using their start nodes and end nodes. The end node of the first selected line connects directly with the start node of the closest
selected line. The connected lines will have the properties of the first line selected. For more information about closing multiple line
segments, see “To join curves” on page 170.
Drawing callouts
You can draw callouts, which are lines with text that point to and identify objects in a drawing. You can choose from a variety of line ends,
including arrowheads and other styles. Callouts can have one, two, or three line segments, or “legs,” between the line end and the text.
You can use different shapes for the callout text within a drawing.
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Callout shape Example
None
Box
Line (side bar)
Box and line
Circle
Square
Circle and square
Triangle
You can enhance callouts in several ways. For instance, you can change the line width and color, and you can adjust the gap between the
line and the text.
The default option for callout text lets you type text after drawing the callout. You can also insert text from the Clipboard or from object
properties, or you can add a value and increase it in increments as you add more callouts. For more information about object properties, see
“Working with object data” on page 271.
You can link a callout to its source object by snapping the callout arrowhead to a snap point. Linked callouts, also known as “sticky callouts,”
are attached to the source objects similarly to connector lines. When you move the source object, the linked callout moves with it. You can