[Solved] Draw line without reselecting Line tool each time

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Bill Wagner
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[Solved] Draw line without reselecting Line tool each time

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Using Open Office Draw with Windows 10
Is there a way to continue creating lines in a drawing without having to select LINE for each new line?
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Re: Drawing Lines

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The Free-form Line, or the Poligon or the Poligon(45°) function is not appropriate for you?
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Re: Drawing Lines

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Hi, and welcome to the forum.
Bill Wagner wrote:Is there a way to continue creating lines in a drawing without having to select LINE for each new line?
Double click the line tool. Draw lines. Press ESC to release the tool.

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Re: Drawing Lines

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Another approach: make a new line, then copy that line (one step: click+Ctrl+drag, or middle mouse [Linux only]) then move the copied line and/or endpoints into position.
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Re: Drawing Lines

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As a new poster you will find much useful information in the Draw Guide. When a pop-up window opens, click the Help button for extensive help on that function - it is often more comprehensive than the manual.

If your problem is solved please view your first post in this thread and click the Edit button (top right in the post) and add [Solved] in front of the subject.
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