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# By Drawing

This helps the user to plot data by defining their own shapes. The user can use the ‘Drawing tool bar’ to draw the following shapes: 

* Freehand drawing
* n-sided polygon
* Circle
* Rectangle

The user can further edit the drawn shapes by using the following options in the Drawing tool bar:

* Edit
* Erase
* Fill color
* Stroke color

![](/files/-MbR8nVLRzsLTDXLgCuG)

{% hint style="info" %}
***While creating an n-sided polygon, use the ‘Esc’ key from keyboard to close the shape.***
{% endhint %}

{% hint style="success" %}
For any queries, reach out to us at <crm@inogic.com>
{% endhint %}