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Targets

Targets define zones on the table — where the cue ball should land, where it shouldn't go, or what positional area to aim for in a positional drill. You can use multiple targets in a single layout, and you can mix types freely.

All targets are moved by Left-Click-and-Drag.

Target Types

TypeShortcutDescription
TriangleCtrl-t3-sided, arbitrary shape and size. Reshapable.
CircleCtrl-cStandard circle. Resizable.
PolygonCtrl-p4-sided, with angles that can be other than 90°. Reshapable.
Square / RectangleCtrl-[4-sided with fixed 90° angles. Resizable.
ImageTools menuA JPG or PNG file placed on the layout. Moveable, rotatable, and resizable.

Note: Image targets must be loaded through the Tools menu — there's no shortcut key for them.

Common Right-Click Functions

Every target type shares these Right-Click Menu options:

Resize — Adds a frame with circular control points. Left-Click-and-Drag a control point to resize the target.

Rotate — Adds a frame with circular control points. Left-Click-and-Drag a control point to rotate the target.

Add/Edit Label — Adds a short label (up to 20 characters) to the target. If a label already exists, you can edit it using the arrow keys, Backspace, and Delete.

Duplicate — Places an exact copy of the target in the center of the table. Useful when your layout uses several identical zones.

Remove — Deletes the target from the layout.

Reshape (Triangle and Polygon Only)

Triangles and Polygons have an additional Reshape option. Selecting it adds circular control points at each vertex. Left-Click-and-Drag any vertex to change the shape of the target freely. This lets you create irregular zones that match the actual geometry of a shot's outcome distribution.

Choosing the Right Target Shape

The shape you pick should match the zone you're defining:

  • Circles work well for general landing zones where direction doesn't matter much — just "end up somewhere near here."
  • Triangles and Polygons are better for wedge-shaped position zones, where the angle matters.
  • Squares and Rectangles are clean and readable. Use them for straightforward positional boxes.
  • Images give you maximum flexibility — use a custom PNG to create any shape or visual reference you need.
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