Add vertex

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Add vertex

Creates an additional vertex (break point) to a component.

Add a vertex to a line segment

1.Select Edit > Component > Add vertex (A) or press in the toolbar.

You can lock the movement of a new vertex to north-south or east-west direction by pressing Shift-N or Shift-E. Pressing again toggles between locking the direction and allowing free movement.

2.Select the component you wish to add a vertex to. The component is highlighted, illustration (A).

3.Select position for placing a new vertex. A preview of the result is shown in red, illustration (B).

4.Left-click to add the vertex. A new vertex for a component has been created, illustration (C).  

 

Add a vertex after start or stop point

1.Select Edit > Component > Add vertex (A) or press in the toolbar.

You can lock the movement of a new vertex to north-south or east-west direction by pressing Shift-N or Shift-E. Pressing again toggles between locking the direction and allowing free movement.

2.Right-click on the start or end point of the component, which becomes highlighted.

3.Place one or several new vertices (points). A preview of the result is shown in red.

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