Arrow Styles
Lines, leaders, and dimensions can have arrowheads at their start and end points.
Arrow styles are set in the Inspector when a line or leader is selected. Both the start (arrowStart) and end (arrowEnd) tips can be set independently.
Available arrow styles
Ten arrow styles are available: none, arrow, open-arrow, filled-arrow, circle, filled-circle, diamond, filled-diamond, square, bar. Select the entity, open the Inspector, and choose the arrowhead style for the start and end points.
Find the arrow controls in the Style section
In the Inspector's Style section you will see two dropdowns — Arrow Start and Arrow End — for the two ends of the path. Once either end uses a marker, an Arrow Size slider appears below them to scale both markers proportionally.
Choose the Arrow Start style
Open the Arrow Start dropdown and pick from the ten styles: None, Triangle, Open Arrow, Filled Arrow, Circle, Filled Circle, Diamond, Filled Diamond, Square, or Bar. The canvas updates live as you pick.
Choose the Arrow End style
Open the Arrow End dropdown and select the style for the opposite end. You can choose a different style from the start — for example Bar at one end and Filled Arrow at the other — or select None to leave that end plain.
Adjust the arrow size
Use the Arrow Size slider to scale the markers up or down. The size scales both the start and end markers together relative to the entity's stroke width, so the arrowheads stay proportional if you later change the line weight.
On lines that point to a feature, Filled Arrow reads clearly at typical plan scales. Bar (a perpendicular tick) matches the drafting convention used in many landscape architecture title blocks.
Arrow styles are stored per-entity in the drawing. If you need the same arrowhead style across many lines, style one line, then use the Style Painter tool to copy that style — arrowheads included — to other entities in one click.
Key Parameters
| Name | Default | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow Start | None | Marker placed at the first point of the line or open path. |
| Arrow End | None | Marker placed at the last point of the line or open path. |
| Arrow Size | 0.15 | Scales both start and end markers relative to the entity's stroke width. Appears once at least one end uses a marker. |
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I find the arrow style controls?
Select a line, polyline, open Bezier path, or arc first, then look in the Style section of the Inspector panel on the right. There is no standalone arrow tool — the Arrow Start and Arrow End markers are styling properties of the path itself.
Can I put an arrowhead on only one end?
Yes. Set the end you want to leave plain to None and choose a style for the other end. The Arrow Start and Arrow End dropdowns are fully independent.
Do these controls apply to dimensions and leaders?
These Arrow Start and Arrow End controls apply to lines and open paths. Dimension entities and leaders carry their own separate styling controls — select one of those to see its own options.
How do I apply the same arrow style to many lines quickly?
Style one line first, then activate the Style Painter tool. Click each target line to copy the full style, arrowheads included. You can also multi-select lines and change the arrow style in the Inspector to apply it to all selected entities at once.
Why is the arrowhead very small or barely visible?
The Arrow Size slider scales the marker relative to the entity's stroke width. If the line is very thin, the default size may render too small to see clearly at your current zoom level. Increase Arrow Size or zoom in to check.