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title: 2D lines
slug: task-view-guide/2d-lines
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createdAt: 2023-08-09T08:34:52.382Z
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![](https://api.archbee.com/api/optimize/wLEz_RbWP6nIMpY-prjlm/gSMuurnubt0qt1d3gSRlz_skarmavbild-2023-09-20-kl-144417.png "Line shape")

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## Drawing tool

This geometry shape is drawn using **the** **pen tool**. It allows you to place nodes or points in the image while being connected by a thin line. 

Depending on your selected class, the nodes/ points create one object, separate objects, or grouped objects. 

### Drawing process

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Select a class
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Place a point at the start of the line or edge
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Continue placing points along the object
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Press `esc` when you are done drawing. The object should appear in the object list
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## Shortcuts

It's possible to modify an existing line by **appending** (default shortcut `0`) or **prepending** (default shortcut `alt + 0`) nodes.
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