Shape by angle

[Guest Cameron]

Im sure there is a way but for the life of me I cannot figure out how to create shapes and use angles to get the shape aligned correctly.  For example i need to make a Rhombus with a 45* and at a size of 17mm high by 150mm long.

Any one have any pointers or ideas how I can do this.

Thanks

[haumana 1,220]

Hopefully someone from VM will chime in and provide an answer. Which version of VM are you using?

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[darcshadow 1,626]

I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. a Rhombus with a 45 angle at 17mm high will only be 41mm wide.

If you're just wanting a diamond shape that is 17x150 you can start with a square, rotate it 45 degrees then stretch it to 17 x 150.

[haumana 1,220]

9 hours ago, darcshadow said:

I'm not exactly sure what you're asking. a Rhombus with a 45 angle at 17mm high will only be 41mm wide.

If you're just wanting a diamond shape that is 17x150 you can start with a square, rotate it 45 degrees then stretch it to 17 x 150.

OMG! I am so math-impaired. Good going!

[ShaneGreen 131]

I can make one the right size based on length and width, but can't seem to figure it out by angle.

>Side menu select "General Power Shapes" > Polygon > then drag one onto your page

>switch to object mode? the single arrow in the upper left of the menu that lets you select an object. > select the polygon

> your upper menu now shows the polygon tools > change "points" to 4

> next to the width and height turn off the padlock, turning off "proportional" > now you can manually stretch the polygon or enter your dimensions in the width and height