Create a wedge object

Use the wedge tool to draw wedges. The wedge shape is a segment of an ellipse's perimeter. To create a wedge, draw an ellipse or circle and then edit it to form a wedge.

To create a wedge object

  1. In the Graphics Display editor, from the Objects menu, select Drawing > Wedge.
  2. Press the Mouse button and drag the mouse diagonally to draw an ellipse the size you want.

    When you release the mouse button, a set of handles appears so you can reshape the ellipse.

    Tip:

    Press Ctrl as you drag the mouse to base the wedge on a circle.

  3. Grab a handle and drag the mouse to change the size of the wedge.

    To grab a handle, point the mouse cursor at it and when the arrow changes to a crosshair cursor, click the Left mouse button.

  4. Double-click the wedge to open its Properties dialog box.
  5. In the Properties dialog box, specify how you want the wedge to look.

See also

Drawing objects

Set up general properties for a wedge object

Options on the General tab of the Wedge Properties dialog box

Keywords: wedge