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# Edition Tools

## Drawing tools

Drawing tools are used to draw map elements on a layer. Only the layer that is selected to be edited can receive the elements that are drawn.

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<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="92"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="/files/KzQrbH6hHoNIhLIABVFy" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Point</strong><br>Add a new point by clicking on the map.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/lzfbT5DSC7wDOeysL7LM" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Point by coordinates</strong><br>Add a point using specific X and Y coordinates.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/iKRbXC6wUh5SP5XFUB19" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Freehand</strong><br>Allows you to draw freely on the map, as if using a pencil.<br>1. Click and hold the left mouse button to draw.<br>2. Release the button when you are finished.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/FU9qHpQBW6TbblxtrsLC" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Line</strong><br>Add a simple line by clicking on the map to define the first point and clicking on it again to define the second point and complete the line.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/TGgn2qXnVYyOZlktCZic" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Multiline</strong><br>Add a new multiline (line with 1 or more segments). <br>1. Click on the map to define each of the nodes that will form the ends of the segments.<br>2. Double-click or press the space bar to complete the drawing.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/jFzQneGFmsVa7oyqR1Mf" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Polygon</strong><br>Add a new polygon on the map.<br>1. Click on the map to define each of the nodes that will form the ends of the segments.<br>2. Double-click or press the space bar to complete the drawing.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/GSq7XLYfIjkgtusKrm9u" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Box</strong><br>Add a new rectangle on the map.<br>1. Click to define the first point.<br>2. Click again on the desired location to define the second point and complete the box.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/gEBiOSOjrzOM5byTxNcV" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Ellipse</strong><br>Add a circle on the map.<br>1. Click to define its central point.<br>2. Click again to complete a circle of the desired dimension.<br>NOTE: The circle can be changed to an ellipse with radii of various lengths.</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/HSldCM6UkqDS3IvrojXY" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Bubble</strong><br>Add a bubble with text on the map.<br>1. Click to determine the position that will be pointed by the stem of the bubble.<br>A window appears, allowing you to enter the text that will be inserted in the bubble (one or more lines).</td></tr><tr><td><img src="/files/hzyxBsrQ1FO3BvxhX4Mr" alt="" data-size="original"></td><td><strong>Label</strong><br>Add text directly on the map.<br>1. Click to define the insertion point of the text (upper left corner of the text).<br>A window appears, allowing you to enter text (one or more lines) to be added on the map.</td></tr></tbody></table>

{% hint style="info" %}
Snap functions are available with edition tools. For more details, refer to the [JMap Pro User Guide](https://docs.k2geospatial.com/v/en2/applications-user/jmap-pro-user-manual).
{% endhint %}
