====== Shape Creator ======

This page describes the desktop extension "Shape Creator".

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===== Concepts =====

The Shape Creator extension allows creating shapes in different libraries that can be used when performing Intensity Template 2D Detection, Traffic Sign Detection, and Clash Detection. A library is included with the installation. So if a library is missing, please consult the support service.

===== Libraries =====

Choose the library in which you would like to manage the shapes: Road Marks, Traffic Signs or Clash Detection.

===== Drafts =====

The list of existing shapes inside the selected library will be shown.

*  **New**: Create a new shape. The Shape Creator is opened, which gives access to construction and edit tools. \\
*  **Add**: It is possible to draw a shape on Map 3D or Slice Views using the Area Measure functions. This area can be added as a shape via this button. \\
*  **Import**: An existing .ovf file that includes a shape can be added. \\
*  **Duplicate**: Duplicate the selected shape inside the same library. \\
*  **Edit**: The Shape Creator is opened, which gives access to construction and edit tools to edit the existing shape.\\
*  **Export**: Export the selected shape to an .ovf file. \\
*  **Delete**: Remove the selected shape from the library. \\
*  **Copy to**: Copy a selected shape to another library, chosen from the drop-down. \\

==== Preview ====

A preview of the selected shape is shown. You can change the name of the shape there.

==== Direction ====

Only available when managing the shapes inside the Road Marks library.
Possibility to set the direction of the shape.