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diff --git a/app/doc/drawm.but b/app/doc/drawm.but index 76335bc..5e27011 100644 --- a/app/doc/drawm.but +++ b/app/doc/drawm.but @@ -32,6 +32,10 @@ Functions for drawing basic shapes and objects like lines and curves can be acce \u000 +\dd \f{Protractor} - create protractor and set visibility (\K{cmdAngle}) + +\u000 + \dd \f{Shapes} - draw boxes, polygons and poly-lines. (\K{cmdDrawShapes}) \u000 @@ -46,10 +50,13 @@ Some commands display controls on the Status Line (\K{mainW}) to change line wid \rule -\S{cmdDrawCircles} Circles and Filled Circles +\S{cmdDrawCircles} \i{Circles and Filled Circles} \G{png.d/mdrawcircles.png} +Before a Circle is drawn its line width and color can be set. For Filled Circles, the color can be set. +The \f{Circle Line Width} field is a scaled dimension in inches if >0. If 0 it is a 1 pixel wide line at all zooms. If the value is negative, it is a scale-independent number of pixels wide. + \f{Circles} and \f{Filled Circles} are created by selecting either the center position or a point on the edge of the circle and dragging to specify the radius. \dd \K{cmdDrawCircleTangent}. Draw a Circle from the Edge. @@ -68,42 +75,45 @@ Some commands display controls on the Status Line (\K{mainW}) to change line wid \rule -\S2{cmdDrawCircleTangent} Draw Circle from Tangent +\S2{cmdDrawCircleTangent} \i{Draw Circle from Tangent} -\G{png.d/dcircle2.png} +\G{png.d/dcircle3.png} -\c{Left-Drag} a point on the edge of the circle to specify the radius. +\c{Left-Drag} a point from the edge of the circle to the center to specify the radius. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawCircleCenter} Draw Circle from Center +\S2{cmdDrawCircleCenter} \i{Draw Circle from Center} -\G{png.d/dcircle3.png} +\G{png.d/dcircle2.png} -\c{Left-Drag} from the center of the circle to the edge. +\c{Left-Drag} from the center of the circle to the edge to specify the radius. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawFilledCircleTangent} Draw Filled Circle from Tangent +\S2{cmdDrawFilledCircleTangent} \i{Draw Filled Circle from Tangent} -\G{png.d/dflcrcl2.png} +\G{png.d/dflcrcl3.png} -\c{Left-Drag} from the center of the circle to the edge. +\c{Left-Drag} from the edge of the circle to the center to specify the radius. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawFilledCircleCenter} Draw Filled Circle from Center +\S2{cmdDrawFilledCircleCenter} \i{Draw Filled Circle from Center} -\G{png.d/dflcrcl3.png} +\G{png.d/dflcrcl2.png} -\c{Left-Drag} a point on the edge of the circle to specify the radius. +\c{Left-Drag} a point from the center to the edge of the circle to specify the radius. \rule -\S{cmdDrawCurves} Curved Lines +\S{cmdDrawCurves} \i{Curved Lines} \G{png.d/mdrawcurve.png} +Before a Curved Line is created, its width and color can be set. +The \f{Curved Line Width} or \f{Bezier Line Width} field is a scaled dimension in inches if >0. If 0 it is a 1 pixel wide line at all zooms. If the value is negative, it is a scale-independent number of pixels wide. + \f{Curved Lines} are created in the same manner as curved tracks. \dd (\K{cmdDrawCurveEndPt}). Drag out the end point and then curve it. @@ -124,54 +134,64 @@ Some commands display controls on the Status Line (\K{mainW}) to change line wid \dd (\K{cmdDrawBezierCurve} \G{png.d/dbezier.png} \e{Left-Drag} out control point from one end of the curve and then \e{Left-Drag} out the second control point from the other end. -If \f{MagneticSnap} is enabled, the curve ends will snap to the nearest part of nearby Draw objects unless \e{Alt} is held. -If it is disabled, snapping will only occure if \e{Alt} is held. +If \f{MagneticSnap} (\K{cmdMagneticSnap}) is enabled, the curve ends will snap to the nearest part of nearby Draw objects unless \e{Alt} is held. +If Magnetic Snap is disabled, snapping to objects will only occur if \e{Alt} is held. -The precise values of Radius and Arc Length can be set using the text boxes on the bottom rail once the mouse button is released. +If \f{Grid Snap} is on and magnetic snap does not find a draw object, the curve ends will snap to the grid. \e{Alt} suppresses this snap. -To adjust the curve, \e{Left-Click} and \e{Left-Drag} an end or a the radius. Hit \e{Enter} or \e{Space} to accept, \e{Esc} to reject. +If \e{Sticky} is set for curved line objects, after the curve is drawn there will be two text fields on the bottom rail, to allow fine-tuning of the radius and the arc angle. +Pressing \c{Enter} or \c{Tab} with the cursor in these boxes will apply the new values to the curve. Pressing \c{Space} or \c{Enter} or \c{Tab} on the drawing surface will move to drawing a new curve. +Pressing \c{Shift+Tab} with the cursor on the drawing surface will remove the current curve, but allow a new curve to be drawn. +Even if \c{Esc} is pressed, the curve will already exist, it can be removed with \f{Undo}. + +To adjust the curve with the mouse, \e{Left-Click} and \e{Left-Drag} an end or a the radius. Hit \e{Enter} or \e{Space} to accept, \e{Esc} to reject. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawCurveEndPt} Draw Curve from End Point +\S2{cmdDrawCurveEndPt} \i{Draw Curve from End Point} \G{png.d/dcurve1.png} \c{Left-drag} from the start of the curve and drag in the direction of the curve. Then \c{left-drag} to form the curve. -If the cursor is over a Draw object and \f{MagneticSnap} is on, the first position will snap to the nearest part of that object. If \e{Alt} is held the snap will be suppressed. -If \f{MagneticSnap} is disabled, the snap will happen if \e{Alt} is held. The second end will act similarly. +If the cursor is over a Draw object and \f{MagneticSnap} (\K{cmdMagneticSnap}) is on, the first position will snap to the nearest part of that object. If \e{Alt} is held the snap will be suppressed. +If \f{MagneticSnap} is disabled, the snap will happen if \e{Alt} is held. If \f{GridSnap} is enabled and MagneticSnap does not find a postion, the first position will snap to the Grid. This is +suppressed if \f{Alt} is held. The second end will act similarly. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawCurveTangent} Draw Curve from Tangent +\S2{cmdDrawCurveTangent} \i{Draw Curve from Tangent} \G{png.d/dcurve2.png} Select one end of the curve and \c{left-drag} to the center. Then \c{left-drag} the curve around the center. -The first and second ends will act like \K{cmdDrawCurveEndPt} with \f{MagneticSnap} unless \e{Alt} is held. +The first and second ends will act like \K{cmdDrawCurveEndPt} with \f{MagneticSnap} (\K{cmdMagneticSnap}) unless \e{Alt} is held. +If \f{GridSnap} is enabled and MagneticSnap does not find a postion, the first position will snap to the Grid. This is +suppressed if \f{Alt} is held. + To complete the command, drag on the red arrows to adjust the curve from the initial end. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawCurveCenter} Draw Curve from Center +\S2{cmdDrawCurveCenter} \i{Draw Curve from Center} \G{png.d/dcurve3.png} -Select the center of the curve and \c{left-drag} to one end. +Select the center of the curve and \c{left-drag} to one end. If \f{GridSnap} is enabled, the first position will snap to the Grid. This is +suppressed if \f{Alt} is held. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawCurveChord} Draw Curve from Chord +\S2{cmdDrawCurveChord} \i{Draw Curve from Chord} \G{png.d/dcurve4.png} \c{Left-drag} from one end of the curve to the other to form the chord of the curve. -The first and second ends will act like \K{cmdDrawCurveEndPt} with \f{MagneticSnap} unless \e{Alt} is held. +The first and second ends will act like \K{cmdDrawCurveEndPt} with \f{MagneticSnap} (\K{cmdMagneticSnap}) and \f{SnapGrid} unless \e{Alt} is held. If the mouse is over a draw object the second position will snap to the nearst part of that object. If \e{Shift} is held the snap will be suppressed. @@ -179,18 +199,18 @@ To complete the command, drag on the red arrows to adjust the curve. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawBezierCurve} Draw Bezier Curve +\S2{cmdDrawBezierCurve} \i{Draw Bezier Curve} \G{png.d/dbezier.png} \e{Left-Drag} out control point from one end of the curve and then \e{Left-Drag} out the second control point from the other end. Repeat for the other end and control point. -The first and second ends will act like \K{cmdDrawCurveEndPt} with \f{MagneticSnap} unless \e{Alt} is held. +The first and second ends will act like \K{cmdDrawCurveEndPt} with \f{MagneticSnap} and \f{SnapGrid} unless \e{Alt} is held. \rule -\S{cmdNote} Note Variants +\S{cmdNote} \i{Note Variants} \G{png.d/mnote.png} @@ -208,11 +228,12 @@ The \f{Note} command allows you to \rule -\S2{cmdTextNote} Plain Text +\S2{cmdTextNote} \i{Text Note} \G{png.d/bnote.png} \G{png.d/iconnote.png} Click and drag on the Main Canvas (\K{mainW}) to place the note. When you release, the \e{Note Editor} dialog is displayed. You can enter the note in the text area. +Text is limited to about 10 thousand characters. \G{png.d/notetext.png} @@ -220,7 +241,7 @@ When in \f{Properties} (\K{cmdDescribe}) mode, clicking on a \e{Note} will displ \rule -\S2{cmdLinkNote} Weblink +\S2{cmdLinkNote} \i{Weblink} \G{png.d/blink.png} \G{png.d/iconlink.png} Similar to text notes you can place a weblink on the layout. @@ -240,7 +261,7 @@ Double clicking on a weblink icon opens the website in your default browser. \rule -\S2{cmdFileNote} Document +\S2{cmdFileNote} \i{Document} \G{png.d/bfile.png} \G{png.d/iconfile.png} Similar to text notes you can place a reference to a file on the layout. @@ -258,7 +279,7 @@ Double clicking on a document reference icon opens the document in the default \rule -\S{cmdRuler} Ruler +\S{cmdRuler} \i{Ruler} \G{png.d/bruler.png} @@ -270,8 +291,22 @@ Subsequent clicks on the \f{Ruler} button will hide or display the ruler. \rule +\S{cmdAngle} \i{Protractor} + +\G{png.d/bangle.png} + +The \f{Angle} command displays a \e{Protractor} on the layout. Click for the protractor origin and \c{left-drag} the cursor to set the base angle. Adding \c{Ctrl} will snap the angle to a multiple of 90 degrees. + +Then \{Left-Drag the second line. Adding \c{Ctrl} will snap the angle to 90 degree relative to the base line. The angle between the lines is displayed. + +Sunsequent clicks on the \f{Angle} button will hide or display the \e{Protractor}. -\S{cmdDrawShapes} Shapes +The points of the \e{Protractor} can be modified using the \f{Modify} (\K{cmdModify}) command. + +\rule + + +\S{cmdDrawShapes} \i{Draw Shapes} \G{png.d/mdrawshapes.png} @@ -298,27 +333,29 @@ Shapes are drawn by: \u000 +If \e{Sticky} is set for many draw line and curve objects, after the object is created, precise dimensions can be entered to alter the new object, before it is completed either with a \c{Space} or \c{Return} or \c{Tab} or by selecting a new operation. -If \e{Sticky} is set for draw line and curve objects, after the object is created, precise dimensions can be entered to alter the new object, before it is completed either with a \c{Space} or \c{Return} or by selecting a new operation. - -The \f{Polygon} and \f{PolyLine} shapes are finished by pressing the \c{Space} or \c{Return} key or by selecting another operation. Before they are finished, precise dimensions can be entered for the last side drawn. +The \f{Polygon} and \f{PolyLine} shapes are finished by pressing the \c{Space} or \c{Return} \c{Tab} key or by selecting another operation. Before they are finished, precise dimensions can be entered for the last side drawn. All Polylines and Polygons must have more than 2 corners to be created successfully. Note that \K{cmdModify} can be used on a Polygon or a Polyline after it has been finished to alter individual points and to make them curved or rounded points. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawBox} Draw Box +\S2{cmdDrawBox} \i{Draw Box} \G{png.d/dbox.png} +Before the box is drawn, the line width and color can be specified. +The \f{Box Line Width} field is a scaled dimension in inches if >0. If 0 it is a 1 pixel wide line at all zooms. If the value is negative, it is a scale-independent number of pixels wide. + \f{Boxes} are created by selecting one corner and dragging the opposite corner. \u000 \rule -\S2{cmdDrawFilledBox} Draw Filled Box +\S2{cmdDrawFilledBox} \i{Draw Filled Box} \G{png.d/dfilbox.png} @@ -328,14 +365,17 @@ Note that \K{cmdModify} can be used on a Polygon or a Polyline after it has been \rule -\S2{cmdDrawPolygon} Draw Polygon +\S2{cmdDrawPolygon} \i{Draw Polygon} \G{png.d/dpoly.png} +Before the polygon is started the line width and color can be set. +The \f{PolyGon Line Width} field is a scaled dimension in inches if >0. If 0 it is a 1 pixel wide line at all zooms. If the value is negative, it is a scale-independent number of pixels wide. + \f{Polygons} are created by either a series for \c{Left-Click}s or \c{Left+Drag}s, and a new "node" is placed for each. When using \c{Left-drag}, the node will be positioned when you release the button. -\dd If \f{MagneticSnap} is enabled, An anchor point will be shown on nearby draw objects that the next point will be snapped to unless \c{Alt} is held. +\dd If \f{MagneticSnap} (\K{cmdMagneticSnap}) is enabled, An anchor point will be shown on nearby draw objects that the next point will be snapped to unless \c{Alt} is held. \dd If it is disabled, the snap will only occur if \e{Alt} is held. @@ -352,16 +392,18 @@ On the first polygon side this will be at a multiple of 90 degrees to the axes. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawFilledPolygon} Drae Filled Polygon +\S2{cmdDrawFilledPolygon} \i{Draw Filled Polygon} \G{png.d/dfilbox.png} +Before the Polygon is started, the fill color can be set. + \f{Filled Polygons} are created by either a series for \c{Left-Click}s or \c{Left+Drag}s, and a new "node" is placed for each. When using \c{Left-drag}, the node will be positioned when you release the button. \dd The fill color can be adjusted using the color control at the bottom of the window -\dd If \f{MagneticSnap} is enabled, An anchor point will be shown on nearby draw objects that the next point will be snapped to unless \c{Alt} is held. +\dd If \f{MagneticSnap} (\K{cmdMagneticSnap}) is enabled, An anchor point will be shown on nearby draw objects that the next point will be snapped to unless \c{Alt} is held. \dd If it is disabled, the snap will only occur if \e{Alt} is held. @@ -380,14 +422,17 @@ On the first polygon side this will be at a multiple of 90 degrees to the axes. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawPolyline} Draw PolyLine +\S2{cmdDrawPolyline} \i{Draw PolyLine} -\G{png.d/dpolyline} +\G{png.d/dpolylin.png} + +Before the polygon is started the line width and color can be set. +The \f{Polyline Line Width} field is a scaled dimension in inches if >0. If 0 it is a 1 pixel wide line at all zooms. If the value is negative, it is a scale-independent number of pixels wide. \f{PolyLines} are created by either a series for \c{Left-Click}s or \c{Left+Drag}s, and a new "node" is placed for each. When using \c{left-drag}, the node will be positioned when you release the button. -\dd If \f{MagneticSnap} is enabled, An anchor point will be shown on nearby draw objects that the next point will be snapped to unless \c{Alt} is held. +\dd If \f{MagneticSnap} (\K{cmdMagneticSnap}) is enabled, An anchor point will be shown on nearby draw objects that the next point will be snapped to unless \c{Alt} is held. \dd If it is disabled, the snap will only occur if \e{Alt} is held. @@ -414,7 +459,7 @@ On the first polyline segemnt this will be at a multiple of 90 degrees to the ax \rule -\S{cmdDrawStraights} Straight Objects +\S{cmdDrawStraights} \i{Straight Objects} \G{png.d/mdrawstraight.png} @@ -428,43 +473,50 @@ Straight Objects are created by a \e{Left+Drag} (\K{windowTerms}) on the layout. \u000 -\dd (\K{cmdDrawBench}). Creates \i\f{Bench-work} using different types and orientation of lumber. +\dd (\K{cmdDrawBench}). Creates \i{Bench-work} using different types and orientation of lumber. \u000 \dd (\K{cmdDrawTableEdge}). Creates a \f{Table Edge} -\S2{cmdDrawLine} Draw Straight Line +\S2{cmdDrawLine} \i{Draw Straight Line} + +\G{png.d/dline.png} -\G{png.d/dline.png} Creates a \f{Straight Line} of specified color and width. +Creates a \f{Straight Line} of specified color and width. +The \f{Straight Line Width} field is a scaled dimension in 75ths of an inch if >0. If 0 it is a 1 pixel wide line at all zooms. If the value is negative, it is a scale-independent number of pixels wide. -If \c{Ctrl} is held down during \c{Left+Drag} the line will snap the relative angle of the new side to a multiple of 90 degrees. +If \c{Ctrl} is held down during \c{Left+Drag} the line will snap the angle of the new side to a multiple of 90 degrees. -If \e{Sticky} is set for draw line and curve objects, after the object is created, precise dimensions can be entered to alter the new object, -before it is completed either with a \c{Space} or \c{Return} or \c{Tab} or by selecting a new operation. +With \f{MagneticSnap} (\K{cmdMagneticSnap}) enabled, the new line start position will snap to the nearest draw object, as shown by the anchor. If \c{Alt} is held down, the magnetic Snap is reversed. +If \f{GridSnap} is enabled and MagneticSnap does not find a postion, the first position will snap to the Grid. This is suppressed if \f{Alt} is held. -With \f{MagneticSnap} enabled, the new line start position will snap to the nearest draw object, as shown by the anchor unless \c{Shift} is held down. -If it is diabled, it will onlt snap if \e{Shift} is held. +The \f{Width} field is a scaled dimension in inches if >0. If 0 it is a 1 pixel wide line at all zooms. If the value is negative, it is a scale-independent number of pixels wide. + +If \e{Sticky} is set for straight draw, after the line is drawn there will be two text fields on the bottom rail, to allow fine-tuning of the angle and the length. +Pressing \c{Enter} or \c{Tab} with the cursor in these boxes will apply the value to the line. Pressing \c{Space} or \c{Enter} on the drawing surface will move to drawing a new line. +Pressing \c{Shift+Tab} will remove the current object and allow a new one to drawn. +Even if \c{Esc} is pressed, the line will already exist, it can be removed with \f{Undo}. \rule -\S2{cmdDrawDimLine} Draw Dimension Line +\S2{cmdDrawDimLine} \i{Draw Dimension Line} \G{png.d/ddimlin.png} Creates a \f{Dimension Line} of various sizes. -With \f{MagneticSnap} enabled, the new line start position will snap to the nearest draw object, as shown by the anchor unless \c{Shift} is held down. -If it is disabled, it will onlt snap if \e{Shift} is held. -If \c{Ctrl} is held down during \c{Left+Drag} the line will snap the relative angle of the new side to a multiple of 90 degrees. -If \e{Sticky} is set for draw line and curve objects, after the object is created, precise dimensions can be entered to alter the new object, -before it is completed either with a \c{Space} or \c{Return} or \c{Tab} or by selecting a new operation. +With \f{MagneticSnap} (\K{cmdMagneticSnap}) enabled, the new line start position will snap to the nearest draw object, as shown by the anchor unless \c{Alt} is held down. +If it is disabled, it will only snap if \e{Alt} is held. If \f{GridSnap} is enabled and MagneticSnap does not find a postion, the first position will snap to the Grid. This is +suppressed if \f{Alt} is held. + +If \c{Ctrl} is held down during \c{Left+Drag} the line will snap the angle of the new side to a multiple of 90 degrees. -\S2{cmdDrawBench} Draw Benchwork. +\S2{cmdDrawBench} \i{Draw Benchwork} \G{png.d/dbench.png} -Creates \i\f{Bench-work} using different types and orientation of lumber. +Creates \i{Bench-work} using different types and orientation of lumber. \i{Bench-work Notes} @@ -478,33 +530,44 @@ Creates \i\f{Bench-work} using different types and orientation of lumber. \dd When using metric units (\K{cmdPref}), a 1" x 2" is labeled 50mm x 25mm -With \f{MagneticSnap} enabled, the new line start position will snap to the nearest draw object, as shown by the anchor unless \c{Shift} is held down. -If it is diabled, it will onlt snap if \e{Shift} is held. -If \c{Ctrl} is held down during \c{Left+Drag} the line will snap the relative angle of the new side to a multiple of 90 degrees. -If \e{Sticky} is set for draw line and curve objects, after the object is created, precise dimensions can be entered to alter the new object, -before it is completed either with a \c{Space} or \c{Return} or \c{Tab} or by selecting a new operation. +With \f{MagneticSnap} (\K{cmdMagneticSnap}) enabled, the new line start position will snap to the nearest draw object, as shown by the anchor unless \c{Alt} is held down. +If it is disabled, it will only snap if \e{Alt} is held. If \f{GridSnap} is enabled and MagneticSnap does not find a postion, the first position will snap to the Grid. This is +suppressed if \f{Alt} is held. + +If \c{Ctrl} is held down during \c{Left+Drag} the line will snap the angle of the new side to a multiple of 90 degrees. -\S2{cmdDrawTableEdge} Draw Table Edge +If \e{Sticky} is set for straight draw, after the benchwork is drawn there will be two text fields on the bottom rail, to allow fine-tuning of the angle and the length. +Pressing \c{Enter} or \c{Tab} with the cursor in these boxes will apply the value to the benchwork. Pressing \c{Space} or \c{Enter} or \c{Tab} on the drawing surface will move to drawing a new benchwork line. +Pressing \c{Shift+Tab} on the drawing surface will remove the current object and allow a new one to be drawn. +Even if \c{Esc} is pressed, the benchwork will already exist, it can be removed with \f{Undo}. + +\S2{cmdDrawTableEdge} \i{Draw Table Edge} \G{png.d/dtbledge.png} Creates a \f{Table Edge} -With \f{MagneticSnap} enabled, the new line start position will snap to the nearest draw object, as shown by the anchor unless \c{Shift} is held down. -If it is diabled, it will onlt snap if \e{Shift} is held. -If \c{Ctrl} is held down during \c{Left+Drag} the line will snap the relative angle of the new side to a multiple of 90 degrees. -If \e{Sticky} is set for draw line and curve objects, after the object is created, precise dimensions can be entered to alter the new object, -before it is completed either with a \c{Space} or \c{Return} or \c{Tab} or by selecting a new operation. +With \f{MagneticSnap} (\K{cmdMagneticSnap}) enabled, the new line start position will snap to the nearest draw object, as shown by the anchor unless \c{Alt} is held down. +If it is disabled, it will only snap if \e{Alt} is held. If \f{GridSnap} is enabled and MagneticSnap does not find a postion, the first position will snap to the Grid. This is +suppressed if \f{Alt} is held. + +If \c{Ctrl} is held down during \c{Left+Drag} the edge will to a end point of another table edge or to a multiple of 90 degrees if that isn't available. + +If \e{Sticky} is set for straight draw, after the edge is drawn there will be two text fields on the bottom rail, to allow fine-tuning of the angle and the length. +Pressing \c{Enter} or \c{Tab} with the cursor in these boxes will apply the value to the edge. Pressing \c{Space} or \c{Enter} or \c{Tab} on the drawing surface will move to drawing a new edge. +Pressing \c{Shift+Tab} on the drawing surface will remove the current object and allow a new one to be drawn. +Even if \c{Esc} is pressed, the edge will already exist, it can be removed with \f{Undo}. \rule -\S{DrawOrigin} Draw Objects Origin +\S{DrawOrigin} \i{Draw Objects Origin} -Some objects have a natural rotation point within them. By setting the origin to this point, subsequent rotation will be about that point and not the layout origin. -This is referred to as a \e{Relative} origin. -When one of these is moved or rotated, the origin and angle are adjusted but the relative draw point values remain the same. +Some objects will a natural rotation point within them. By setting the object origin to this point, subsequent rotation will be about that point and not the layout origin. +This is referred to as a \e{Relative} origin and will be present if the origin is non-zero. +When an object with a Relative is moved or rotated, the origin and angle are adjusted but the relative draw point values remain the same. +If an object has a zero origin, it is called Absolute. If it is moved or rotated, the origin and angle remain zero, but all the obect point(s) are adjusted. -You can choose to set the origin to make it Relative or put it back to Absolute during \K{cmdDrawShapes} or \K{cmdModify} or by using the \K{cmdDescribe} settings. +You can choose to set the origin to make it Relative or put it back to Absolute (origin zero) during \K{cmdDrawShapes} or \K{cmdModify} or by using the \K{cmdDescribe} settings. As a practical matter, the object will appear identical until a subsequent rotation value is entered in the \K{cmdDescribe} window in both cases. @@ -521,21 +584,27 @@ In Origin Mode (entered using \c{'o'} or the Context Menu, there are certain sho \dd \c{'m'} Move the Relative Origin to the middle of the shape (centeroid). -\S{cmdText} Text +\S{cmdText} \i{Text} \G{png.d/btext.png} -The \f{Text} command lets you enter text on the layout at the selected position. You can use the Tab key to format the text to fixed tab positions and CTRL+Enter to enter a newLine character. +The \f{Text} command lets you enter a Text Draw object on the layout at the selected position. You can use the Tab key to format the text to fixed tab positions and CTRL+Enter to enter a newLine character. \G{png.d/statustext.png} -The font size can be changed by the Font Size drop list on the \f{Status-bar} (\K{mainW}). The font size is scaled along with everything else on the layout so text is always the same relative size as other layout objects. +The font size can be changed by the Font Size drop list on the \f{Status-bar} (\K{mainW}). The font size is scaled along with everything else on the layout so text is always the same relative size as other layout objects. + +The color used can be selected by the Color icon on the \f{Status-bar} (\K{mainW}). + +The new text object can be "boxed" by having a line drawn around it using the Boxed tick-mark on the \f{Status-bar} (\K{mainW}). + +The position where text is to be placed on the layout is selected prior to text entry by \c{Left-Click}ing on the layout at the point where the text is to appear. Desired text is input after the position is selected. If necessary, the location can be changed once text entry begins by \c{Left-Click+Drag}ing the text to any desired postion on the layout. -The font can be selected by the \f{Font Selection} (\K{fontSelW}) dialog invoked by the \f{Options>Fonts} menu item or by \c{Shift+Right-Click} (\K{cmdAcclKeys}). +The \f{Properties} (\K{cmdDescribe}) command can be used to modify the contents, color and fontsize of existing \f{Text} objects and to set the boxes property. -The position where text is to be placed on the layout must be selected prior to text entry. The position is select by \c{Left-Click}ing on the layout at the point where the text is to appear. Desired text is entered after the position is selected. If necessary, the location can be changed once text entry begins by \c{Left-Click+Drag}ing the text to any desired postion on the layout. +The new Text object is committed when another command is entered (or \e{Enter} is used if the Text command is Sticky). -The \f{Properties} (\K{cmdDescribe}) command can be used to modify the contents of existing \f{Text} objects and to draw boxes around them. +The font used for all Text objects can be selected by the \f{Font Selection} (\K{fontSelW}) dialog invoked by the \f{Options>Fonts} menu item or by \c{Shift+Right-Click} (\K{cmdAcclKeys}). Note: loading fonts (or changing sizes) can take a noticeable amount of time. |