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Drawing tools

An exhaustive list of Atlas' geometry drawing tools

Atlas provides easy-to-use tools for drawing and editing geometries directly on the map.

Tools Available

1. Point P

  • Place a single marker on the map.
  • Use this to mark a specific location or point of interest.
Draw point

2. Line L

  • Draw straight or connected lines.
  • Perfect for paths, routes, or measuring distances.

Draw line

3. Polygon O

  • Create custom shapes by connecting multiple points.
  • Use this for defining areas like regions, boundaries, or zones.

Draw Polygon

4. Circle I

  • Draw a circle by setting the center and dragging outwards.
  • Ideal for visualizing buffer zones or areas around a point.

Draw circle

Tips

If you hold SHIFT when in draw mode you can snap to edges of nearby geometries. This makes it super simple to get perfect alignments.