This unit (fig. 1) contains geometric shapes (square, circle, diamond, etc) and arrows that can be added to a diagram. Shapes can be used to visually connect other elements of a diagram or as independent elements. See an example of using shapes on the respective Help page.
Fig. 1. Element panel. Shapes unit
Unlike other elements, shapes have the setting that allows choosing color schemes.
There are two parameters that can be configured:
1. Shape filling style. In order to customize the display of the internal area of the shape, select the Filling... item in the context menu of the shape (fig. 2).
Fig. 2. Square element context menu. Filling… item
The Fill Style Editor window (fig. 3) will open where you can set the necessary display settings of the internal area of the shape and click OK.
Fig. 3. Fill Style Editor window
2. Line style settings. In order to customize the display of shape borders, select the Line style... item in the context menu of the shape (fig. 4).
Fig. 4. Square shape context menu. Line Style… item
The Stroke Style Editor window will open (fig. 5) where you need to configure the necessary settings of the shape border and click OK.
