Reshaping a line or polygon

If necessary, you can change the shape of a line or polygon.

Figure 1. Reshape button

Reshape button

  1. On the Vector Editing toolbar, click Find, and then click the line or polygon you want.
  2. Click Reshape.
  3. To add a vertex at the snap indicator, click the shape.
  4. Click at each location at which you want to change direction to reshape the line or polygon.
  5. To complete the new shape, double-click.

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