How do I build polygon regions in ds9?
- Select "polygon" from the "Region → Shape" menu.
- Click and drag to draw a box on the image.
- Select the box and double squares will appear at the corners.
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The outer set of corner squares indicate that the
standard region functions are active:
- Delete region: use <DELETE> key
- Move region: use left mouse button (symbol: cross)
- Resize region: use left mouse button (symbol: box + arrows)
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The inner set of corner squares allow you to add
vertices to the shape:
- Place cursor on any line segment at desired vertex location
- Click left mouse button to create the vertex
- Move vertex with left mouse button (symbol: box within box)