Vector > Create > Polyline

Vector > Create > Polyline

Vector > Create > Polyline

Use this menu option to create free-form vectors from polylines. Polylines are one or more linear or Bézier spans joined together by nodes.
The Create Polyline   button on the Design and Design Tools toolbars is a shortcut for this menu option. The availability of toolbars is license dependent.


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