Code Blue BLUE ALERT MNS MASS NOTIFICATION SOFTWARE - Manual (Page 36)

Drawing a Shape
After selecting the desired shape tool, click on the map to create a NODE
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For Polygons and Polylines, a series of nodes are required to complete a shape or line.
POLYGONS - Polygons are useful for drawing a unique shape around an object. Polygons need to be closed, meaning the
last node needs to connect with the first (see below).
POLYLINES - Polylines only consist of connecting nodes. Polylines cannot be closed like a Polygon.
Selected Shape
The selected shape will be highlighted while creating a new shape.
NODE 1 NODE 2
NODE 3
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A node is a square or round dot on the map that represents a single latitude/longitude coordinate.
Shape Nodes
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Nodes are placed by clicking on the map in the desired location.
NODE 4
NODE 1
Close the Shape
To close a polygon, click from the last node to the first. If the first node becomes
lost, just double-click the last node and the shape will close automatically.
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Drawing a Circle
Circles are slightly different when drawing them. When drawing a circle, click and drag the cursor from where the middle
of the circle will be. If the circle is not quite where it needs to be, or if the circumference is off, a circle can be moved and
resized after it has been created (see below).
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Select the circle drawing tool.
On the map, click and drag from
the center of the circle.
Stop dragging when the desired
radius is found.
A circle can be adjusted after it’s
placed on the map. To move it,
click and drag on the center node
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To resize, click and drag on one of
its side nodes.
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User Guide
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Working with Shapes & Points
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