Use the drawing tools to draw points, lines, polygons, and shapes on the map. Drawn features remain on the map and are included on printed maps until the features are cleared, the browser is refreshed, or the user logs out.
- Select the Map Tools folder and select the Draw tool.
Draw a Point
- To draw a point, first select the Point icon in the Draw tool window.
- Click the drop-down next to 'Point Symbol' to set the style, color, outline, size, offsets, and angle.
- Click on the map to add the point drawing.
Draw a Line
- To draw a line, first select the Polyline icon in the Draw tool window.
- Click the drop-down next to Default Create Options to change the draw mode to click, freehand, or hybrid.
- Click the drop-down next to 'Polyline Symbol' to set the style, width, and color.
- Click on the map to beginning drawing.
- Double-click on the map to complete the line.
Draw a Polygon
- To draw a polygon, select Polygon, Rectangle, or Circle icons in the Draw tool window.
- Click the drop-down next to Default Create Options to change the draw mode to click, freehand, or hybrid.
- Click the drop-down next to 'Polyline Symbol' to set the style, width, and color.
- Click on the map to begin drawing.
- For polygons, click to add multiple vertices.
- For squares and circles, single-click to add the start of the shape and then drag your cursor to adjust the size.
- Double-click on the map to complete the polygon, rectangle, or circle.
Edit Existing Graphics
- To edit an existing graphic, click the Select tool and select a graphic on the map.
Clear All Graphics
- To clear all graphics added to the map, click the Trash icon in the Draw window.
Default Update Options
- Default Update Options allows you to configure additional draw settings such as enabling rotations, scaling, aspect ratios, and multiple selections.
Draw Shortcut Keys
- The Draw tool lists shortcut keys at the bottom of the Draw tool window. Use these tips and tricks to quickly create graphics.