Creating a Board Block

The following procedure describes how to create an area in which to divide the board, using the Board Block command. This command is only available in 2D View mode.

Creating a Polygon Board Block

Creating a Rectangular Board Block

Selecting an Area Shape to Create a Board Block

Creating a Polygon Board Block

Create a polygon board block as follows.

1. On the ribbon, click Board Block > Board Block > Board Block (Polygon).
2. Enter a shape. A board block is created.
3. The Save as dialog is displayed.
4. Define the .pdes file that is associated with the board block. This file is a placeholder: the .pdes file is actually created when you generate a child board.

Related Topic

Creating a Polygon Area

Assist menu

The following items can be selected by right-clicking the mouse:

Finish

Input Coordinate

Insert Arc

Undo

Cancel

Command dialog

Board Block (Polygon)

Creating a Rectangular Board Block

Create a rectangular board block as follows.

1. On the ribbon, click Board Block > Board Block > Board Block (Rectangle).
2. Enter a shape. A board block is created.
3. The Save as dialog is displayed.
4. Define the .pdes file that is associated with the board block. This file is a placeholder: the .pdes file is actually created when you generate a child board.

Related Topic

Creating a Rectangular Area

Assist menu

The following items can be selected by right-clicking the mouse:

Input Coordinate

Undo

Cancel

Command dialog

Board Block (Rectangle)

Selecting an Area Shape to Create a Board Block

Select an area shape to create a board block.

1. On the ribbon, click Board Block > Board Block > Board Block (Selection).
2. Select an area shape on the canvas.
3. On the assist menu, click Selection End. A board block is created.
4. The Save as dialog is displayed.
5. Define the .pdes file that is associated with the board block. This file is a placeholder: the .pdes file is actually created when you generate a child board.

Assist menu

The following items can be selected by right-clicking the mouse:

Selection End

Undo

Cancel

Command dialog

Board Block (Selection)