3-Point Rectangle

On the Design tab, in the Create group: Select Rectangle | 3-Pt Rectangle to create a non-screen-axis-aligned rectangle. Use the mouse to digitise two points which define the angle and length of one side of the rectangle, then move and click the mouse to define the length of the second side.

When you have digitised the position of the three points, the Rectangle Properties form is displayed:

First Point

If necessary, adjust the coordinates of the first point of the rectangle to alter its position.

First side

You can adjust the orientation and area of the rectangle by altering the angle and the length of its first side.

Second side

You can further adjust the area of the rectangle by altering the length of its second side.

Preview

Click the Preview button to see a preview of the rectangle. If you are happy with the result, click OK. Otherwise adjust the parameters you have entered and preview again.

When the Rectangle has been created, you can hover on it to display the properties of the new shape:

Rectangle