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Add Rectangle at Point Tool

What it Does​

Draws a rectangle at each point you select. All the rectangles have the same width, height and alignment. You choose which part of the rectangle sits on the point, such as its top left corner or its center.

Use this when you want rectangles placed on points you already have, or several rectangles at once. To place one rectangle anywhere in the workspace, use Add Rectangle.

Each rectangle is drawn with four lines and seven points. The points are the four corners, the center, the top center and the bottom center.

tip

This works well with the Reference Grid tool. Place the grid points, then add a rectangle at each one to lay out embroidery or other trims.

How to Use​

  1. Activate the tool by clicking the Add Rectangle at Point Tool icon
  2. Select one or more points. Then select Continue
  3. In Select Alignment:, choose which part of each rectangle sits on its point:
    • Top Left
    • Top Center
    • Top Right
    • Center
    • Bottom Left
    • Bottom Center
    • Bottom Right
  4. Enter the Width, in the unit shown
  5. Enter the Height, in the unit shown
  6. Select Preview to see the rectangles. Change the alignment or a number and select Preview again to redraw them
  7. Select Save to keep the rectangles, or Cancel to leave without adding them
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You can type a number or a formula for the width and height. See Entering Values.

🧠Memorization

When you memorize a draft, the rectangles are remembered along with the points you selected, the alignment, and the width and height you entered.