Skewing lines in a rectangle

[sonnichs]

I am trying to create a “wedge” shape. On viso I would draw a rectangle and then use the LINE tool to pull the corners about and create the wedge. Is there a way to do this using DRAW?

thank you
Fritz

[ajlittoz]

A rectangle is a rectangle, even if you try and pull a corner. You’ll then move the rectangle as a whole.

If your “wedge shape” is a lozenge:

1. create a rectangle
2. select it and Format>Position & Size or F4
3. go to Slant & Corner Radius to change the Slant Angle

Or if you need a triangle:

1. use the Polygon tool to create a closed triangle
2. select the triangle (handles appear at nodes)
3. drag a node to adjust your shape

PS: always mention OS name, LO version and save format because there are often subtle differences between platform and releases.

[sonnichs]

Thank You. I am new here so will pay more attention to the OS and release in the future. I used a trapezoid and this worked fine–Fritz

[EarnestAl]

You can use a similar method as you used previously to modify a rectangle:

1. Using the Rectangle tool, draw a rectangle
2. Right click the rectangle and select Convert > To Polygon, (or menu Shape > Convert > To Polygon).
3. Click Edit > Points, you will see the 6 handles change to 4 points.
   • To create a trapezoid, select the two lower points and then drag sideways.
   • To create a wedge, drag each lower point closer towards the centre, hold down shift to keep points on the same level.

It can be easier if View > Grid and Helplines > Helplines while moving is toggled on (highlighted)

[sonnichs]

Thanks! this worked. fs