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Line tools can be used to draw your boundaries directly on the map, add borders around a group of stops or routes, or define routes or territories.


Line Tools


After drawing a line, the total distance can be displayed on the map. This can be useful to determine the distance between two or more points.


  1. Select the normal cursor icon (arrowhead) from the toolbar, then click the line.
  2. The status bar, located in the lower left part of the window, will display the total distance of the line.


Polyline Tool

The Polyline Tool enables drawing multiple connecting line segments on the map. As each line segment is drawn, the status bar shows the length of the current line segment and the total length of the polyline. After drawing the line, the total distance of the polyline can be displayed. This tool is also especially useful for displaying cumulative distances between areas on the map.


  1. Select the Polyline Tool from the toolbar.
  2. Click the map to indicate the start point.
  3. Click each additional point until you have finished.
  4. Lines can reconnect at another point in the drawing and/or cross another.
  5. Ctrl+Click to end the polyline.
  6. To stop the Polyline Tool and return to the normal cursor, select the arrowhead icon on the toolbar.


To clear the drawing and start new, click Map > Tools > Clear Drawings from the menu and select the drawn object.


Line Tool

The Line Tool enables drawing a single line segment on the map. This tool can also be used to display the distance between two areas on the map.


  1. Select the Line Tool from the toolbar.
  2. Click the map to indicate your start point.
  3. Drag the cursor towards your endpoint; notice the distance is displayed in the status bar as you move the line.
  4. When you reach the point at which you want to end the line, click again.
  5. To stop the Line Tool, select the normal cursor icon (arrowhead) from the toolbar.


To clear the drawing and start new, click Map > Tools > Clear Drawings from the menu and select the drawn object.


Arrow Tool

The Arrow Tool enables drawing a line with an arrowhead at the end, or drop a triangle on the map to mark a spot. The arrow line is useful in pointing to objects or areas on the map. The distance of the arrow (line) is also displayed in the status bar.


  1. Select the Arrow Tool from the toolbar.
  2. Click the map to begin drawing.
  3. If dropping a triangle to mark the spot, click once more to set.
  4. If drawing an arrow line, drag the cursor to the end of your line.
  5. To end the arrow line, click again.
  6. To stop the Arrow Tool, select the normal cursor icon (arrowhead) from the toolbar.


To clear the drawing and start new, click Map > Tools > Clear Drawings from the menu and click the drawn object.