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ObjectCatPolygon, page 1. Object Catalog: Polygon

The Object Catalog in Supplies has a Polygon with options ready for experiments and use in projects.

Hold down the Shift key and click on the polygon to show handles that can be used to change the shape.

Experiment with the blue, yellow, and green handles.
ObjectCatPolygon, page 2. The Polygon's white menu includes options to change its properties.
Experiment with:
show handles
closed
curve

Get a Curve from the Object Catalog. Experiment and compare the options and properties of these two shapes.
ObjectCatPolygon, page 3. Open a polygon's white menu and click on: specify dashed line to open a dialogue box of options.
Experiment.
ObjectCatPolygon, page 4. The Polygon's Viewer has a special set of tiles for Polygons.

Open the category menu in the Viewer for this Polygon and click on: polygon

Experiment.

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Text of this guide (for searching): Object Catalog: Polygon The Object Catalog in Supplies has a Polygon with options ready for experiments and use in projects. Hold down the Shift key and click on the polygon to show handles that can be used to change the shape. Experiment with the blue, yellow, and green handles. The Polygon's white menu includes options to change its properties. Experiment with: show handles closed curve Get a Curve from the Object Catalog. Experiment and compare the options and properties of these two shapes. Open a polygon's white menu and click on: specify dashed line to open a dialogue box of options. Experiment. The Polygon's Viewer has a special set of tiles for Polygons. Open the category menu in the Viewer for this Polygon and click on: polygon Experiment.