Shape

What?

The Shape Tool provides access to the Shape Toolbox, containing a range of predefined shape and line objects that can be added to the flipchart page.

Where?

  • Main Toolbox

  • Main Menu > Insert > Shapes

Shortcut?

CTRL+Shift+S (WindowsTM & LinuxTM)

How?

Click on the Shape Tool to display the Shape Toolbox. From the Shape Toolbox, click on the specific shape (or line) you wish to add to the page. Move the cursor onto the page at the place you wish to draw the shape. Then click and drag the cursor across the flipchart to add your new shape object at the required size on the page.

What can I customize?

Outline

Select the outline color from the Color Palette, or change the outline color and other properties in the 'Outline' section of the Object Browser.

 

Fill

Select the Fill colour from the Shape Toolbox, or change the fill colour and other properties in the 'Fill' section of the Object Browser.

Where can I customize it?

  • Main Toolbox

  • Property Browser > Fill section

More info...

First steps with ActivInspire > Adding and manipulating shapes

Changing object properties

Reference > Properties Outline properties

Reference Properties > Fill properties