SMART Notebook 10.8 for Windows operating systems
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Creating straight lines and arcs

You can use the Lines tool to draw straight lines and arcs.

You can add a line to your page, and then edit its properties. Alternatively, you can customize the line, and then add it to your page.

To create a straight line or arc

  1. Press Lines , and then select a line or arc type.

  2. Create a line by pressing where you want the line to start and dragging to where you want the line to end.

To set a straight line or arc’s appearance before creating it

  1. Press Lines , and then select a line or arc type.

  2. If the Properties tab isn’t visible, press Properties .

  3. Press Line Style.

  4. Select a color, thickness and style.

  5. Press Fill Effects.

  6. Select the transparency of the lines using the Object transparency slider.

    Tip 

    To save the line style and fill effects for future use, press Save Tool Properties.

  7. Create a line by pressing where you want the line to start and dragging to where you want the line to end.

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