Line Tool
The Line tool is used to add lines and polylines (multi segmented lines) to the drawing pane. WaterCAD 2024 can calculate the area inside a closed polyline. Examples of ways to use the Line tool include drawing roads or catchment outlines.
To Draw a Line or Polyline in the Drawing View:
- Click the Line tool in the Layout toolbox.
- Click in the drawing to define where the line should begin.
- Drag the mouse cursor and click to place the line, or to place a bend if you are drawing a polyline.
- Continue placing bends until the line is complete, then right-click and select Done.
To Close an Existing Polyline in the Drawing View:
To Calculate the Area of a Closed Polyline:
- Click the Select tool in the Layout toolbox.
- Right-click the polyline and select the Enclosed Area command.
To Add a Bend to an Existing Line or Polyline:
- Click the Select tool in the Layout toolbox.
- Right-click at the location along the line or polyline where the bend should be placed and select the Bend > Add Bend command.
To Remove Bends from an Existing Line or Polyline: