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178 Shape Handling

Various labeled line examples
• When you set the label text to a number followed by a dimension unit, the line length
will automatically change to match the length specified. So for example if the label is
set to 10cm, as soon as you click away from the label text, the line will update to be
10cm long. You can enter other units such as inches, px (pixels), mm, etc. If you enter
a number without any indication of units, the units of the current document are
assumed (as set in "UTILITIES" > "OPTIONS" > "UNITS").
• When the labeled line is selected, the line width control on the top bar shows you the
current width of the line. You can change the line width using that control, or drag the
line width handle on the line. Or with the mouse pointer over the line, hold down Ctrl
and Shift and use your mouse wheel to adjust the line width.
• You can also change the line style, by selecting the labeled line and choosing from
styles in the Line Gallery (on page 152). Or apply a brush stroke or line profile using
the
• Freehand Tool, as shown in the last example above.
• Drag the end style handle on each end of the line to cycle through a variety of different
end styles.