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.

 

In the map product Schema, dynamic guidelines help you to position the object's vertices horizontally or vertically relative other vertices. When the mouse cursor is in the vicinity of an extended horizontal or vertical line of a vertex, a dotted guide line is displayed between the mouse pointer and the vertex. click the space bar to disable/enable the function.

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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