The Line Layer represents a single straight line drawn between two endpoints. It is a simple visual Layer used for connectors, borders, or decorative elements.
Each line is defined by its two endpoint coordinates, (X1, Y1) and (X2, Y2), and can be styled with color and thickness settings.
This layer is created using the “Draw Line” tool in the Tool Select Toolbar.
Properties #
Enabled #
Toggles whether the Layer appears in the final output. When unchecked, the line and its data will be excluded from export but remain visible in the Layout Canvas for editing.
X1 / Y1 #
Defines the starting point of the line within the parent Layer’s coordinate space. These values determine where the line begins, relative to the parent’s current coordinate origin.
Can be a whole or decimal number.
X2 / Y2 #
Defines the ending point of the line within the same coordinate space. Together with X1/Y1, these define the direction and length of the line segment.
Can be a whole or decimal number.
Stroke #
This property is of the Brush Property type, which allows for color and visual styling of the line.
In this context, the stroke represents the visible paint applied along the path between its two endpoints. Most commonly this is a solid color, but depending on the brush setting, it may also include gradient or pattern fills.
Stroke Thickness
Controls the width of the line in the project’s current base units.
Coordinate System #
The Line Layer’s coordinates are interpreted relative to its parent Layer’s origin, which depends on how that parent’s Layout and alignment are configured:
- In a default Layout, the origin
(0, 0)is the top-left corner of the parent. - If the parent Layer uses content alignment, the origin will match that setting (e.g., center, bottom-right).
- If the Line Layer is inside a Stack or Grid Layer, its coordinates are based on its assigned position within that container.
Selection Visual Handles #
The Line Layer has a different selection visual than the rest of the Layers.
The two circle handles can be clicked and dragged to dynamically adjust the respective XY coordinates.
