# 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.

<figure><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/Fq0ZFztsq3FB3yLbmzVG/draw_menu.png" alt=""><figcaption></figcaption></figure>

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="92"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td><img src="https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/dWkAl6l7Y0jtm9hAuXqh/drawpoint.png" 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="https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/gfAYSvcvhXl6j5SGMHFs/drawpointbycoordinate.png" 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="https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/YffYlxp7USlwFMNkKdHo/drawfree.png" 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="https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/GRQKXDyOGAKTKHrZDdUB/drawline.png" 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="https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/cOFsVFFdvOJtjhsQoWxQ/drawmultiline.png" 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="https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/7Et9AhWZR1bK5Bwjp8Q0/drawpolygon.png" 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="https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/qEKFho7aK6EzX4mGqrhm/drawbox.png" 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="https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/FLfaCXslzPLV7ls1zpSd/drawcircle.png" 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="https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/s0pPZWc239bvhShezdOz/drawbubble.png" 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="https://content.gitbook.com/content/DUF1p2rT0hfE3QBlbbvE/blobs/A31pVrmN6RGUxfd69IOg/drawtext.png" 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>

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Snap functions are available with edition tools. For more details, refer to the [JMap Pro User Guide](https://docs-jmapserver-lima.k2geospatial.com/e/applications/jmap-pro-user-guide/tools/snap).
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