# Create a panel object

Use the panel tool to draw rectangles and squares that have borders. You can set up panel objects to blink at run time. The panel object only supports visibility animation.

## To create a panel object

1. In the Graphics Display editor, select Objects > Drawing > Panel or click on the toolbar.
2. Press the mouse button, drag the mouse diagonally to draw the object to the desired size, and release the button.

   Tip: | Press Ctrl as you drag the mouse to draw a square panel.

3. Double-click the panel to open its Properties dialog box.
4. In the Properties dialog box, specify how you want the panel to look.
5. Click OK.

## See also

Drawing objects

Set up general properties for a panel object

Options on the General tab of the Panel Properties dialog box

Keywords: panel