Drawing Menu

Create Shape Files and add Visual Data to the Map

Use the Drawing tools to add visual data to the map. A pop-up box is displayed when a Drawing tool is selected where you can modify the color or thickness, and select which labels are displayed on the map.

Circle

Click to draw a circle (from the center-point outwards).

Polygon

Click to draw irregular shapes (double click to end and close the shape).

Line

Click to draw a line (single click to continue line in another direction, double click for end point).

Text

Click to add a label to the map.

Square

Click to draw a square (from the top-left hand corner).

Delete All

Click to delete all drawings from the current map.

Tip:

Hold Ctrl while using a Drawing tool to snap to an object on the map.

Right click a drawing or a label on the map to modify it, select the objects within a drawing (Select Within), or view the Profile Line of a drawing:

Tip:

After you have added drawings or labels to a map, you will likely want to save, share, or print it. Refer to Save, Share and Export Maps