Here we show you how to:
Click on Shape
The cursor changes to give you a preview of the default
shape
, a straight line. The Shapes Menu opens:
In ActivInspire Studio, it opens vertically on the right of the ActivInspire window by default.
In ActivInspire Primary, it opens in a horizontal film strip along the bottom edge of the ActivInspire window. Click on the buttons on the film reel to reveal more shapes.
Click on
another shape, for example, the triangle. Note that the cursor changes
to a triangle
.
Position the cursor where you want to start drawing the triangle, then click and drag until you are satisfied with the shape.
Here are two ways to change the colour of a shape:
Click on Fill
Select a colour from the Colour Palette.
In ActivInspire Studio, this is in the Main Toolbox.
In ActivInspire Primary, this is in a pod at the bottom of the ActivInspire window.
Position the cursor over the outline of the shape and click. The outline colour changes to the one you chose.
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If you click near, but not on the outline, the whole page will be filled
with the colour
you selected. Just click on Undo
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New shapes are filled by default. Changing the fill colour is even easier than changing the outline colour:
Click on Fill
Select a colour from the Colour Palette.
Position the cursor over the centre of the shape and click. The shape fills with the colour you chose.