--- title: 2D Shape Manipulation description: "**Objective**: In this video and/or step by step walkthrough, you’ll learn about the methods of  manipulating existing 2D takeoff shapes [https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2D-Takeoff-Shape-Manipulation.mp4](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2D-Takeoff-Shape-Manipulation.mp4) #### Select an Assembly Select an **Assembly** with some takeoff shapes drawn Left click on the name of the…" url: "https://vectortakeoff.com/support/knowledgebase/2d-shape-manipulation/" updated: "2022-03-29" category: "Build Screen: Takeoff & Tools" tags: - build screen - shapes - takeoff --- # 2D Shape Manipulation **Objective**: In this video and/or step by step walkthrough, you’ll learn about the methods of  manipulating existing 2D takeoff shapes [https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2D-Takeoff-Shape-Manipulation.mp4](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/2D-Takeoff-Shape-Manipulation.mp4) #### Select an Assembly Select an **Assembly** with some takeoff shapes drawn Left click on the name of the assembly to select it Note: All take off shapes for that assembly will appear with their proper display colors. All take off shapes from other assemblies will appear in the background, but be grayed out ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_35-e1646074160109.jpg) #### Manipulate Shapes Left click on an **individual shape** to produce the **context menu** above it You can also click and drag to select multiple shapes but the context menu will only appear when one shape is selected Note: To undo that selection, left click anywhere on the background image ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_41-e1646074448985.jpg) #### Context Menu - Duplicate or Copy Select the **Duplicate (copy)** button the context menu This give you another identical copy of that existing take off shape that you can left click, drag and place in another area as many times as you like To exit the duplication mode, hit ESC on your keyboard ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_43-e1646075639471.jpg) #### Delete a Shape To delete the new shape or any shape left click on the shape, then hit **delete** from the toolbar ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_44-e1646075312402.jpg) #### Measurements Button From the **Context Menu**, click the **Show Measurements** button This shows the dimensions of all perimeter lengths and the area If you **deselect** and **reselect** the shape the show measurements tool will remain enabled until disabled by clicking on the icon once again ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_45-e1646075609511.jpg) #### Reflect Vertically To reflect the shape vertically over its horizontal axis, click the **Reflect Vertical** button Flip the shape back by clicking the **reflect vertical** button once again ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_46-e1646076416413.jpg) #### Reflect Horizontally To reflect the shape horizontally over its vertical axis, click the **Reflect Horizontally** button Again, to flip the shape back, click the **reflect horizontally** button once again ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_52-e1646076630250.jpg) #### Rotate To rotate a shape, click the **Rotate Button** and drag your mouse clockwise or counterclockwise to rotate the shape Once to the desired point, left click to exit you from the rotate functionality ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_53-e1646076847530.jpg) #### Shape Manipulation - Length Shape Select a **length assembly** in your **bid tree** Click a single length shape and a toolbar will appear where you can perform much of the same functionality ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_54-e1646077273660.jpg) #### Length Shape - Duplication Click the **duplicate button**, then left click to place a duplicate as many times as you like To exit the duplication mode, hit ESC on your keyboard You can delete that shape by selecting it and hitting delete on the toolbar Note: You also have the ability to **show measurements,**see **length dimensions,** **reflect the shape vertically over its horizontal axis** or **horizontally over its vertical axis** and also **rotate** from the same toolbar. Please see video for demonstration ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_55-e1646077609302.jpg) #### Shape Manipulation - Count Shape When you select a **count shape assembly** in the bid tree, no context menu appears ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_56.jpg) #### Change Shape Location When a shape is selected you can left click hold and drag to change the sheets location Release the left click the shape will no longer drag and will rest in place ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_57.jpg) #### Segment Terminators Left click on a segment terminator for the perimeter lines, then hold and drag into position ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_62-e1646078837878.jpg) #### Add a Break Point Right-click anywhere on the **perimeter** and add a **break point** or another **segment terminator** that you can use to further manipulate and change to take off shape You can use the same functionality for a line or area shape. Please see video for demonstration ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/Screenshot_63.jpg) #### Select Multiple Shapes Left click and drag a lasso around multiple shapes to select them Because you have selected multiple shapes, no context menu will appear. You can use the toolbar tools to **reflect vertically, reflect horizontally, rotate, copy & paste, delete, undo and redo (your last action)** These tools will effect all selected shapes when used from the toolbar Please see video for demonstration ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot_64-e1646144553423.jpg) #### Count Shape - Toolbar Tools Count shape does not have a context menu, however, you can use the toolbar to  **copy & paste** ![](https://vectortakeostg.wpenginepowered.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/Screenshot_65-e1646145059960.jpg)