Xerox Paris, a document system Support & Software User Guide
The Line Tool
The Paris Designer User Manual
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The Line tool is used to create lines of various styles, colors, weights, ends and
butts.
butts.
The default settings for a line can be defined prior to it being added. A line that
has already been added can be edited and/or the settings can be altered.
has already been added can be edited and/or the settings can be altered.
To define default line settings:
Either:
1.
Click once on the Line tool, then click on the Settings button. The Default
Line Settings dialogue will be displayed.
Line Settings dialogue will be displayed.
2.
Set the line attributes for the style and weight.
(To add color to the Line, click on the Color Button to display the Color
Palette. Choose the required color from the palette, or click on Options to load
a color palettes. If necessary, refer to your Help Contents or Chapter 22 ‘The
Color Palette function’ of the Paris Designer Reference Manual.)
Palette. Choose the required color from the palette, or click on Options to load
a color palettes. If necessary, refer to your Help Contents or Chapter 22 ‘The
Color Palette function’ of the Paris Designer Reference Manual.)
The line in the ‘Sample’ box will reflect the changes to the settings. By
default, lines will snap to the grid in a horizontal or vertical direction.
default, lines will snap to the grid in a horizontal or vertical direction.
3.
Select the Unrestricted Draw checkbox to add diagonal lines (this makes the
grid inactive and allows you to add lines in any direction).
grid inactive and allows you to add lines in any direction).
4.
Choose OK.