Add Triangle Tool

What it Does

Draws right triangles on a line between two points. A right triangle has one square corner (a 90 degree angle). The longest side of a right triangle is called the hypotenuse. You select the two points that are the ends of that side.

The tool draws a triangle on each side of the line between your points. The other two sides of each triangle are the same length. Together the two triangles make a square, and the line you chose is its diagonal.

Use this when you need a square corner built from two points, or a square with its corners at a known diagonal.

How to Use

1. Activate the tool by clicking the Add Triangle Tool icon
2. Select two points to be the ends of the longest side. Then select Continue
3. Look at the two triangles that were added, one on each side of the line
4. Select Save to keep them, or Cancel to discard them

🧠Memorization

When you memorize a draft, the triangles are remembered along with the two points you selected.