Graphics Editor Tools - Configuration - P54592-P101-A1

Graphics Editor Tools

The Graphics Editor provides you with many tools for creating and editing graphics elements.

General Drawing Tools

Symbol	Description
	Pick an element
	Pick elements in symbol
	Rotate an element
	Mirror an element
	Draw a point
	Draw a line
	Draw a rectangle
	Draw a circle
	Draw an ellipse
	Draw a polyline
	Draw a polygon
	Draw an open spline
	Draw a closed spline
	Draw an arc
	Draw an arc segment
	Draw an arc pie
	Insert text

Basic Functions

This toolbar is only available when a graphic or print template is opened.

Symbol	Description
	Save
	Copy selection to the clipboard (Ctrl+C)
	Paste from the clipboard (Ctrl+V)
	Cut the selection to the clipboard (Ctrl+X)
	Delete the selection (Delete)
	Undo
	Redo

Additional Functions

This toolbar is only available when a graphic is opened.

Symbol	Description
	Snap modes for mouse interactions
	Display crosshair for mouse interactions
	Show drawing grid
	Group
	Ungroup
	Bring forward
	Send backward
	Align left

Zoom Tools

Symbol	Description
	Zoom to zoom level
	Zoom by rectangle

Functions from the Context Menu

Some functions are also accessible by opening the context menu.

The Cut functionremoves the selected elements from the graphic and copied to the clipboard.
The Copy function copies the selected elements to the clipboard.
The Paste functionpastes the previously copied elements in the graphic.
The Delete functionremoves the selected elements from the graphic.
The Group function groupsat least two elements to a symbol.
The Ungroup functionbreaks down grouped elements into individual elements again.
The Bring Forward function moves the selected elements to the foreground.
The Send Backward function moves the selected elements to the background.
The Alignment function alignsat least two elements. The following options are available in the submenu:

Align Left	Arranges the selected elements left justified. The reference is the element that is positioned furthest left.
Align Middle	Centers the selected elements horizontally.
Align Right	Arranges the selected elements right justified. The reference is the element that is positioned furthest right.
Align Top	Aligns the selected elements at their upper edge. The reference is the element that is positioned closest to the top.
Align Center	Centers the selected elements are centered vertically.
Align Bottom	Aligns the selected elements at their lower edge. The reference is the element that is positioned closest to the bottom.
Distribute Horizontally	At least three elements have to be selected. They are arranged horizontally at the same distance apart. The outermost elements maintain their position. All elements in between are distributed uniformly.
Distribute Vertically	At least three elements have to be selected. They are arranged vertically at the same distance apart. The outermost elements maintain their position. All elements in between are distributed uniformly.
Same Width	Scales the selected elements to the same width. The reference is the widest element in the selection.
Same Height	Scales the selected elements to the same height. The reference is the highest element in the selection.
Same Width and Height	Scales the selected elements to the same height and width. The references are the highest and widest elements respectively in the selection.

Snap Modes for Mouse Interactions

The use of Snap To modes ensures a certain precision for mouse interactions in graphics. You can combine snap modes. The following options are available:

Snap to Grid Points: The mouse snaps automatically to the next grid point in the graphic for all interactions. Interactions can therefore be aligned precisely to the grid.
Snap to Snap Points: The mouse snaps automatically to the next defined symbol snap point for all interactions. These are currently not used in Siveillance Control.
Snap to End Points: The mouse snaps automatically to the next end point of the element below the cursor, for example the points on a line, a rectangle or circular arc.
Snap to Intersection Points: The mouse snaps automatically to the next point of intersection between two elements below the cursor.
Snap to Next Points: The mouse snaps automatically to the next point of the element below the cursor, for example all points along a line or circle.

General Object Properties in Graphics Editors

The Object Properties view of the Graphics Editor displays all attributes of selected elements. You can edit the attribute values. The following attribute categories are possible for General:

General

Attribute	Description
Name	Is an alphanumeric value for identifying elements. This value is displayed in the framework of the Elements tree as text for each element.
Layers	Shows the association with a layer.

Geometry Object Properties in Graphics Editors

In the Object Properties view, the following Geometry attributes are possible:

Attributes for Polypoint Elements

Attribute	Description
Point	Switches between existing points of the element (1 to n)
X	Displays the value of the X coordinate for the selected point.
Y	Displays the value of the Y coordinate for the selected point.

Attributes of Lines

Attribute	Description
X	Displays the value of the X coordinate for the starting point.
X2	Displays the value of the X coordinate for the end point.
Y	Displays the value of the Y coordinate for the starting point.
Y2	Displays the value of the Y coordinate for the end point.

Attributes of Rectangles

Attribute	Description
X	Displays the value of the X coordinate for the lower left corner.
Y	Displays the value of the Y coordinate for the lower left corner.
Width	Displays the width of the rectangle.
Height	Displays the height of the rectangle.
Angle	Displays the current angle rotation of the rectangle in degrees, direction is counterclockwise.

Attributes of Circles

Attribute	Description
X	Displays the value of the X coordinate for the center point.
Y	Displays the value of the Y coordinate for the center point.
Radius	Displays the radius of the circle.

Attributes of Arcs, Arc Segments and Circular Arcs

Attribute	Description
X	Displays the value of the X coordinate for the center point.
Y	Displays the value of the Y coordinate for the center point.
Radius	Displays the radius of the element.
Start Angle	Displays the start angle in degrees, direction is counterclockwise.
End Angle	Displays the end angle in degrees, direction is counterclockwise.

Style Object Properties in Graphics Editors

The Style category displays specific attributes for graphical illustration elements. Colors are offered in 256 levels and can be defined using a combo box. The following Style attributes are possible:

Line Style

Attribute	Description
Line Color	Displays the color of the line.
Line Width	Displays the width of the line. This is defined in pixels and this constant regardless of the current zoom level.
Line Type	Displays the line type. The types 1-n essentially offer different line patterns. Type 0 (hidden) switches a line to invisible.

Brush Style

Attribute	Description
Brush Style	Displays the brush style.
Not Filled	Displays the element transparently.
Filled	Displays the element with a solid fill.
Pattern	Displays the element with a fill pattern.
Color Gradient	Displays the element with a color gradient.

Fill Style: Filled

Attribute	Description
Color	Displays the fill color.
Transparency	The transparency of the fill can be defined. 0 % means a completely solid fill. 100 % means a completely transparent fill.

Fill Style: Pattern

Attribute	Description
Color	Displays the foreground color of the pattern.
Background	Displays the background color of the pattern.
Brush Type	Displays the brush type pattern that can be selected. The patterns consist of pixel combinations and are always scaled the same regardless of the zoom level.
Transparency	The transparency of the fill can be defined. Yes for transparent, No for not transparent.

Fill Style: Color Gradient

Attribute	Description
Color	Displays the first color of the gradient.
Background	Displays the second color of the gradient.
Brush Type	Displays gradients that can be selected.
0	Horizontal color gradient
1	Vertical color gradient
2	Background color gradation from bottom left to top right.
3	Background color gradation from top left to bottom right.
4	Background color gradation from center to edge.

Style

Attribute	Description
Text	Displays the actual text.
Font Type	The font can be defined.
Font Size	The font size can be defined. The unit of measurement corresponds to the coordinates of the underlying graphic.
Font Color	The text color can be defined.
Bold	The text can be displayed as bold.
Italic	The text can be displayed in italics.
Underline	The text can be displayed with an underscore.
Strike-Through	The text can be displayed with a strikethrough.
Vertical Alignment	The text can be aligned to top, bottom or center.
Horizontal Alignment	The text can be aligned to left and right justified and center.
Border	A frame can be displayed around the text. The line color always corresponds to the text color.
Filled	The text background can be filled with a color.
Background	If Filled is set, the background color can be defined.

Drawing Attributes in Object Properties of Graphics Editors

You can display and set drawing attributes. These attributes are visible if no other element is selected in the graphic. The best way to do is, is pressing Esc.

Attribute	Description
DIN Standard	The page format can be defined as per a DIN A standard. Possible options are A0 to A8.
X	Displays the X coordinate of the origin of the page coordinates.
Y	Displays the Y coordinate of the origin of the page coordinates.
Width	Displays the width of the page.
Height	Displays the height of the page.

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