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Editing the graphic output layout

A drawing in the Paper space editor may be processed by means of numerous editing and drawing functions offered on the editor toolbar and in its pop-up menu.

Control toolbar of the Graphic output dialogue

Insert picture	$image\GroDlg_Insert_picture.gif$	Inserts a picture from required source.
Select	$image\GroDlg_Select.gif$	Switches on the "select" mode of the Graphic output dialogue.
Line	$image\GroDlg_Line.gif$	When pressed, allows the user to draw a single line on the page. The first left mouse button click defines the staring point of the line. The second click defines the end point of the line. In order to end the "line mode", button [Select] ( $image\GroDlg_Select.gif$ ) must be pressed.
Polyline	$image\GroDlg_Polyline.gif$	When pressed, allows the user to draw a polygon of straight lines. The individual vertices of the polygon are defined by means of a left mouse button click. In order to end the polygon, button [Esc] must be pressed. In order to end the "polyline mode", button [Select] ( $image\GroDlg_Select.gif$ ) must be pressed.
Rectangle	$image\GroDlg_Rectangle.gif$	When pressed, allows the user to draw a rectangle on the page. The first left mouse button click defines the first corner of the rectangle. The second click defines the opposite corner of the rectangle. In order to end the "rectangle mode", button [Select] ( $image\GroDlg_Select.gif$ ) must be pressed.
Text	$image\GroDlg_Text.gif$	Provides for the insertion of text.
Group	$image\GroDlg_Group.gif$	Several items on the drawing may be grouped into one.
Ungroup	$image\GroDlg_Ungroup.gif$	Items previously grouped together may be "broken" to individual original items.
Delete	$image\GroDlg_Delete.gif$	Deletes selected items from the drawing.
Edit properties	$image\GroDlg_Properties.gif$	Adjusts properties of a particular picture in the drawing.
Undo	$image\GroDlg_Undo.gif$	Returns back the last performed action.
Update automatic text	$image\GroDlg_Autotext.gif$	Updates all automatic text items inserted into the drawing. E.g. if a DATE and TIME item is in the drawing, the update fills these item with current date and time.
Stamp + header wizard	$image\GroDlg_Wizard.gif$	Adds a title block and a heading to the drawing.
Page setting	$image\GroDlg_Setings.gif$	Sets the parameters of the page.
Zoom buttons		Adjust the required magnification of the printed sheet on the screen.
Save	$image\GroDlg_Save.gif$	Saves the drawing into an external file.
Save as template	$image\GroDlg_SaveAsTemplate.gif$	Saves the current drawing as a template into the Template folder.
Print	$image\GroDlg_Print.gif$	Prints the drawing on a connected graphical device.

For information about the adjustment of various parameters for individual items of the graphic output drawing see chapter Editing the items of graphic output drawing.

Checkbox bar of the Graphic output editor

Ortho tick box	Active only if a line is being drawn. If selected, the drawn line is either horizontal or vertical only.
Snap to endpoint	If ON, the cursor snaps endpoints of existing entities if it is positioned near of any such a point.
Cursor step	If ON, the step defined in Page settings is used. Otherwise, the cursor moves freely and smoothly all over the area of the drawing.
Zoom wheel	Located at the top right corner of the dialogue window. Enables the user to zoom in and zoom out the view dynamically.
button [Print]	Performs the printing and closes the dialogue.
button [Cancel]	Closes the dialogue.

Pop-up menu of the Graphic output dialogue

Zoom	Adjust the required magnification of the printed sheet on the screen.
Wired model for view manipulations	If ON, simplified wired model is drawn during view-adjusting operations. See also chapter Adjusting the display style of Graphic output dialogue.
Draw picture frames only	If ON, only a picture’s frame is drawn on the screen. See also chapter Adjusting the display style of Graphic output dialogue.
Fast dragging	If ON, fast dragging feature is enabled. See also chapter Adjusting the display style of Graphic output dialogue.
Save to file	Saves the drawing into an external file.
Save template	Saves the current drawing as a template into the Template folder.
Print	Prints the drawing on a connected graphical device.
Copy	Copies the selected object in the Windows clipboard.
Order	Enables the user to arrange the order of individual drawing part on the final drawing – i.e. to define which drawing part is at the bottom and which on top. This function is useful if two or more parts overlap.
Groups	Individual drawing pars may be grouped. The manipulation with such a group is easier than with "broken" entities.
Delete	Deletes the selected drawing part.
Properties	Opens a property dialogue for selected entity in the drawing.
Copy objects	This function enables the user to make multiple copies of selected objects: Select the first object to be copied. If required, press and hold Shift and select other copies to be selected. Then release the Shift key. A hair cross is drawn in the centroid of the selected objects. Click the new position for the copy. Repeat step 4 if required.
Align objects	Selected object may be aligned so that their edges are aligned either horizontally (top and bottom alignment) or vertically (left and right alignment).
Undo	Returns back the last performed action.
Update automatic texts	Updates all automatic text items inserted into the drawing. E.g. if a DATE and TIME item is in the drawing, the update fills these item with current date and time.

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