Use the Insert item Rectangle shape option when creating four sided closed shapes. These shapes can only be Closed but can be made Open using Properties once released.
Shortcuts
Default Keys: None
Default Menu: Insert
Command: Insert option Rectangle
Example Rectangle:
Interacting with this option
Items which interact with this option on the context menu are:
Change Layer | Change Style | Filled Shape | Online DRC | Display Clearances
Note: Online DRC and Display Clearances are only available when using shapes on electrical layers, such as the Insert Copper mode.
These items also affect the option and are found on the Options - Interaction dialog.
How To Insert A Rectangle
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From the Insert menu, select Board or Copper, Shape etc., then Rectangle.
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Start the Rectangle by single clicking the mouse at the start point in the design, hold down and drag the cursor to the finish point of the Rectangle.
The drag diagonally can be to any of the four directions possible depending on where it is required.
By default, a rectangle is added by defining opposite corners, you can also define the rectangle about its centre. Use the Define From Centre command to toggle between the two methods.
How To Insert A Square
Begin inserting a Rectangle. From the context menu, check the Square option. The shape is now restricted to a Square.
Related Topics
Insert Polygon | Insert Rectangle | Insert Circle | Insert Triangle | Properties - Shape Items