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 2026-07-03 · 3 min read
On this page
Shapes support stroke, fill, opacity, and hatch pattern controls.
Draw the shape
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Choose Rectangle or Ellipse
Pick Rectangle (R) or Ellipse from the toolbar.
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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 or hatch
Increase the line weight for callouts that need to stand out, or apply a hatch pattern (diagonal, cross, horizontal, or vertical) to distinguish overlapping zones.
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