The Line tool is used to add lines and polylines (multi segmented lines) to the drawing pane. HAMMER CONNECT can calculate the area inside a closed polyline. Examples of ways to use the Line tool include drawing roads or catchment outlines.

To Draw a Line or Polyline in the Drawing View:

1. Click the Line tool in the Layout toolbox.
2. Click in the drawing to define where the line should begin.
3. Drag the mouse cursor and click to place the line, or to place a bend if you are drawing a polyline.
4. Continue placing bends until the line is complete, then right-click and select Done.

To Close an Existing Polyline in the Drawing View:

1. Click the Select tool in the Layout toolbox.
2. Right-click the polyline and select the Close command.

To Calculate the Area of a Closed Polyline:

1. Click the Select tool in the Layout toolbox.
2. Right-click the polyline and select the Enclosed Area command.

To Add a Bend to an Existing Line or Polyline:

1. Click the Select tool in the Layout toolbox.
2. Right-click at the location along the line or polyline where the bend should be placed and select the Bend > Add Bend command.

To Remove Bends from an Existing Line or Polyline:

1. Click the Select tool in the Layout toolbox.
2. Right-click the bend to be removed and select the Bend > Remove Bend command. To remove all of the bends from a polyline (not a closed polyline), right-click the polyline and select the Bend > Remove All Bends command.