# Perspective: drawing lines and polygons

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**Category:** Ignition\
**Tags:** perspective, ignition81\
**Created:** [September 3, 2024, 1:06pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-drawing-lines-and-polygons/95479 "2024-09-03T13:06:25Z")\
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**Post date:** [September 3, 2024, 2:23pm UTC](https://forum.inductiveautomation.com/t/perspective-drawing-lines-and-polygons/95479/3 "2024-09-03T14:23:26Z")

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You are better of just creating an svg.

Well you can use polygon if its only straight lines

> **[\- SVG: Scalable Vector Graphics | MDN](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/SVG/Element/polygon)**
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> The element defines a closed shape consisting of a set of connected straight line segments. The last point is connected to the first point.

if you need bends you will need paths, which is a bit harder

> **[Paths - SVG: Scalable Vector Graphics | MDN](https://developer.mozilla.org/en-US/docs/Web/SVG/Tutorial/Paths)**
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> The element is the most powerful element in the SVG library of basic shapes. It can be used to create lines, curves, arcs, and more.

you can acces the svg element component by dragging in something from the symbol factory

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