3.8 > Print section
4. Edit menu
Edit menu Fig. 4-19
In addition to familiar functions such as "Undo", "Restore", "Copy"
etc. this menu contains further functions with which you can modify drawing elements. Import and export functions for files with other data formats can be used.
4.1 > Undo
Undoes the last change in the drawing. The last ten actions can be undone in succession.
4.2 > Repeat
Permits restoration of the previous condition if the last change(s) have been undone. The last undone ten actions can be restored in succession.
4.3 > Cut
The selected objects of the drawings are deleted from the drawing (cut out) and pasted to the clipboard. They are contained on the clipboard in CAD format. Parts of the drawing can therefore be transferred to another drawing or another program.
4.4 > Copy
The selected objects are copied and transferred to the clipboard.
They are contained on the clipboard in CAD format. Parts of the drawing can therefore be transferred to another drawing or another program.
4.5 > Paste
The content of the clipboard is pasted to the drawing if it is contained there in CAD format or as a bitmap. In this way parts of the drawing of other CAD drawings or other programs can be pasted into an existing drawing.
Note
Objects in CAD format are inserted without enquiry in accordance with their global coordinates. If the source document has a different paper size, the pasted objects could possibly be located outside or exceed the page of the target document.
4.6 > Delete
The selected objects of the drawing are deleted from the drawin.
4.7 > Modify
> Left-justified
This function moves selected objects horizontally so that all left-hand limits of the objects align with the left-left-hand limits of the object which was last selected.
> Centered horizontal
This function moves selected objects horizontally so that all center lines of the objects are aligned with the center line of the object which was last selected.
> Right-justified
This function moves selected objects horizontally so that all right-hand limits of the objects align with the right-right-hand limits of the object which was last selected.
> Top justified
This function moves selected objects vertically so that all top limits of the objects align with the top limits of the object which was last selected.
> Centered vertical
This function moves selected objects vertically so that all vertical center lines of the objects are aligned with the vertical center line of the object which was last selected.
> Bottom justified
This function moves selected objects vertically so that all bottom limits of the objects align with the bottom limits of the object which was last selected.
> Horizontally centered
This function moves selected objects horizontally so that the right-hand and left-right-hand distance of all objects to the edge of the page is the same.
> Vertically centered
This function moves selected objects vertically so that the top and bottom distance of all objects to the edge of the page is the same.
> Equal vertical distance
This function moves three or more selected objects vertically so that the vertical distance between the objects is the same.
> Equal horizontal distance
This function moves three or more selected objects horizontally so that the horizontal distance between the objects is the same.
> Equal width
This function changes the width of the selected objects so that the width of the objects aligns with the width of the object which was last selected.
> Equal height
This function changes the height of the selected objects so that the height of the objects aligns with the height of the object which was last selected.
> Shift
This function can be used to shift objects after entering a start and target position in the drawing field.
• To this purpose click a starting point in the drawing field with the mouse button after selecting the function.
• Move the mouse pointer to the required target point.
A dotted line appears with an arrow at the end.
• Click the target point with the mouse button.
The selected objects are shifted to the target point.
The offset can also be entered in the "Action" tool bar, which changes when this function is activated.
"Action" offset tool bar Fig. 4-20
• Enter the required X and Y offset values into both fields next to
"Offset".
The shift is initiated by clicking the red OK button or by pressing the <Enter> key.
Note
When the start and target points are given, the respective set jump characteristics are taken into account.
> Rotate
Selected objects can be rotated as required with this function.
• After selecting the function first enter a fixed point by clicking with the mouse button around which rotation should be performed.
• Move the mouse pointer away from the fixed point.
A dotted circle appears.
• Click again to enter a start point and an end point for rotation.
The selected objects are rotated.
The fixed point and the rotation angle can also be entered in the
"Action" tool bar, which changes when this function is activated.
Only the input boxes for "Reference" appear in the tool bar
When the scroll-down button is clicked, the "Angle" entry field appears. You can also click the "down arrow" button to open a dialog window in which both fields appear.
"Action" fixed point/angle tool bar Fig. 4-21
• Enter the required X and Y values of the fixed point into both fields next to "Fixed point".
• Enter the required angle. You can also specify whether a copy of the selected elements is to be created and rotated, or the originals themselves.
Rotation is initiated by clicking the red OK button.
> Scaling
Selected objects can be scaled as required with this function.
• After selecting the function first enter a fixed point by clicking with the mouse button around which scaling should be performed.
• Move the mouse pointer away from the fixed point. A dotted rectangle appears.
• Click again to enter a start point and an end point for scaling.
The selected objects are scaled.
The fixed point and the degree of scaling can also be entered in the "Action" tool bar, which changes when this function is activ-ated.
Only the input boxes for "Fixed point" appear in the tool bar. By clicking on the scroll down button, further input boxes appear. You can also click the "down arrow" button to open a dialog window in which both fields appear.
"Scale marked objects" dialog field Fig. 4-22
• Enter the required X and Y values of the fixed point into both fields next to "Fixed point".
• Enter the required scale factor. You can also specify whether a copy of the selected elements is to be created and scaled, or the originals themselves.
or
• You enter the width and height in the respective boxes.
Scaling is initiated by clicking the red OK button.
Scale marked objects
> Mirroring
Selected objects can be mirrored with this function.
When this function is activated, the selected objects are first horizontally mirrored on an axis through their geometric center point. If the mouse pointer is moved on any line of the objects, this is regarded as a mirror axis.
• In the "Action" tool bar check the box "Copy" if you wish to mirror a copy of the selected objects.
Mirroring tool bar Fig. 4-23
Mirroring is initiated by clicking with the left-hand mouse button, pressing "Enter" or by clicking the "OK" button in the "Action" tool bar.
Mirrored rectangle
Fig. 4-24
> Adjust
This function can be used to adjust marked objects to up to three pairs of points.
• After selecting the function first enter the first point by clicking with the mouse button from which adjustment should be performed.
• Move the mouse pointer away from the point. A line appears with an arrow at the tip.
• Enter the first target point by clicking again.
• Repeat a second and third time if necessary. Click "OK" with the mouse button or press Enter to initiate adjustment.
The start points and fixed points can also be entered in the "Action"
tool bar, which changes when this function is activated. Only the entry fields for the first start point are visible in the tool bar.
When the scroll-down button is clicked the "1st Target point" entry field appears. You can also click the "down arrow" button to open a dialog window in which all fields appear.
"Adjust marked objects" dialog field Fig. 4-25
• Enter the required X and Y values of the first start point into both fields next to "1st Start point".
• Enter the required X and Y values of the first target point into both fields next to "1st Target point".
• Repeat these entries – if required – for the second and third target point.
You can also specify whether a copy of the selected elements are to be adjusted, or the originals themselves.
Adjustment is initiated by clicking the red OK button or by pressing the Enter key.
Adjust marked objects
> Copy grid-like
This function is used to copy marked objects either linearly next to one another or in a grid-like manner next to and above one another.
When the function has been selected, a dialog window opens in which the currently set copy pattern is displayed. The selected objects are displayed with a gray background. The required settings can be performed in this dialog window.
"Reproduce (grid-like)" dialog window Fig. 4-26
Select "Represent drawing"
When this check box has been checked, the surrounding, non-selected drawing is also displayed alongside the grid pattern of the currently marked objects.
Button Overview
When this button has been activated not only the current section but the entire drawing is displayed.
Option Chessboard-like
Reproduction is performed in a chessboard manner, in both horizontal and vertical directions.
Reproduce (matrix)
Option Linear
Reproduction is performed linearly, i.e. only in one direction.
Angle of rotation
An angle of rotation for the arrangement of the reproduced objects can be entered.
Horizontal distance
The horizontal distances of the individual grid elements are selected so that they can be arranged next to one another without spacing. If the value here is lowered, overlapping occurs, if it is increased, larger spaces result.
Vertical distance
The vertical distances of the individual grid elements are selected so that they can be arranged next to one another without spacing.
If the value here is lowered, overlapping occurs, if it is increased, larger spaces result.
Number horizontal
The number of grid elements in a horizontal direction. The result of the current setting is displayed in the window. Another reference element can be selected by clicking an object in the representation window.
Number vertical
The number of grid elements in a vertical direction. The result of the current setting is displayed in the window. Another reference element can be selected by clicking an object in the representation window.
Click "OK" or press the Enter key to start reproduction. Click
"Cancel" or press the <Esc> key to terminate the process.
> Copy circularly
Marked objects can be copied circularly with this function.
When the function has been selected, a dialog window opens in which the currently set reproduction pattern can be displayed. The selected objects are displayed with a gray background. The re-quired settings can be performed in this dialog window.
"Reproduce (circularly)" dialog window Fig. 4-27
Select "Rotate objects"
When this check box has been checked, the marked objects are rotated by an entered angle for circular reproduction.
Center
Entry of the center point for circular reproduction. Alternatively the center point can also be defined by clicking the mouse in the window.
Reproduce (circularly)
Number
Entry of the number of copies of the marked objects. These are regularly arranged around the set center point.
Option Full circle
If the option field "Full circle" is selected, the marked objects can be reproduced in a full circle.
Option Angle step
If the "Angle step" option is selected and the ckeck box "Rotate objects" is checked, the objects are rotated by the entered angle.
Select "Represent drawing"
When this box has been checked, the surrounding, non-selected drawing is also displayed as well as the grid pattern of the currently marked objects.
Button Overview
When this button has been activated, not only the current section but the entire drawing is displayed.
Click "OK" or press the Enter key to start reproduction. Click
"Cancel" or press the <Esc> key to terminate the process.
4.8 > Properties
This function shows the properties of marked objects. When this function is activated, a dialog window opens in which the various properties of the marked objects are displayed and can be modified.
Card Rectangle
"Modify rectangle properties" dialog window Fig. 4-28
Depending on the type of the marked object(s), properties such as start and end points, length, width, height etc. can be modified.
Card Layer
"Properties - Layer" dialog window Fig. 4-29
Each object is on a defined level. With this mechanism drawing elements (dimensions, auxiliary lines, lettering etc.) can be shown and hidden which ensures enhanced clarity.
Modify properties
The layers are managed on the basis of their names. The list field shows the currently available layers. A layer is selected by clicking a name. Background and CenterLines have the same name in all languages.
Button New
When this function is activated, a dialog window opens in which a new layer can be created.
"Define new layer" dialog window Fig. 4-30
Details on the definition and for properties of layers are given in the Section "Extras menu" > "Layers".
Define new layer
Card Laser
Here, the marked object can be assigned the appropriate laser parameters.
"Properties - Laser" dialog window Fig. 4-31
Details on the laser parameters can be found in Section 7.3 "Laser parameter".