Markup tools
Drawing Rectangles and Ellipses
Rectangle and ellipse markups are useful for highlighting defects, revisions, scope zones, alternates, and areas that need follow-up.
Updated 2026-06-12 · 3 min read
Drawing A-101.pdf
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Shapes support stroke, fill, opacity, hatch, and layout controls where available.
Draw the shape
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Choose Rectangle or Ellipse
Pick the shape tool from the toolbar or right rail.
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Drag over the area
Drag from one corner of the target area to the opposite corner.
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Resize after placing
Use Select mode and drag handles to adjust the box or ellipse.
Make the shape readable
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Set fill opacity
Use a transparent fill when the drawing content must remain visible below the shape.
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Use stroke weight
Increase the line weight for review callouts that need to stand out in exported PDFs.
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