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[IDV #ZRF-617162]: Drawing Control

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  • Subject: [IDV #ZRF-617162]: Drawing Control
  • Date: Tue, 06 Apr 2010 06:52:56 -0600
Hi Paul,

> 
> When I draw a polygon with the drawing control I go to the window where
> it shows me the lat/lon of each point. The program then comes up with
> 81 points of data, where can I limit the number of points. I am making
> small polygons and would like to limit the points to 5.
> 


You can make a segmented polygon by clicking on the "Straight" checkbox. As you 
drag just press the space bar to create a point. 

See the updated docs at:
http://www.unidata.ucar.edu/software/idv/release/nightly/docs/userguide/controls/misc/DrawingControl.html

-Jeff

> 


Ticket Details
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Ticket ID: ZRF-617162
Department: Support IDV
Priority: Normal
Status: Closed