Editing Objects. Introduction

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1 M-Graphics User s Manual 6-1 Chapter 6 Editing Objects Introduction This chapter explains how to edit objects in M-Graphic displays. This chapter describes how to: edit the length of a line reposition a line edit the vertices of a segmented line resize a rectangle resize an ellipse resize an arc edit the shape of an arc cut an object copy an object paste an object use Paste Special duplicate an object find an object replace an object report an object January, 2001 Johnson Controls, Inc.

2 6-2 Operator s Guide Key Concepts Edit Functions The Edit functions create display objects using various editing tools. While editing graphics, stay at 100% Zoom to maintain a reference for all graphic files. This helps minimize the possibility of creating a graphic that is not sized properly when in the Runtime mode. The Edit functions are located in the Edit menu. Paste vs. Paste Special Find vs. Replace Functions When pasting objects into M-Graphics, the Paste Special function is recommended. Paste Special is used for pasting objects in a specified format when more than one format is available. The ability to paste an object as a bitmap or Metafile or device independent bitmap is available in the Paste Special dialog box. The Paste function places a copy of the objects currently in the clipboard into the work area in native form. The object remains on the clipboard until it is copied or cut. This command is used to insert a copy of the clipboard contents at the insertion point. The Find function operates the result in the display as a selection, and it shows the result as object hierarchy in the tree view information. Both functions display the same dialog box options. Note: The Replace function replaces the Find What strings with Replace With string.

3 Editing Objects 6-3 Procedure Overview Table 6-1: Editing Objects To Do This Edit the Length of a Line Reposition a Line Edit the Vertices of a Segmented Line Resize a Rectangle Resize an Ellipse Resize an Arc Edit the Shape of an Arc Cut an Object Copy an Object Paste an Object Use Paste Special Duplicate an Object Find an Object Replace an Object Report an Object Follow These Steps: Select the line. Press the left mouse button on a square handle of the line. Drag the mouse to extend the line and release the mouse button. Select the line. Drag to a new position and release the mouse button. Select the line. Press Shift and right-click. Edit the midpoints and vertices of the segments. Select the rectangle, left-click on a square handle, and drag to resize. Use the Shift key to maintain the Aspect Ratio of the rectangle while resizing. Select the ellipse. Left-click on a square handle and drag it to resize the ellipse. Select the arc. Press the left mouse button on a square handle, drag it to reshape the arc, and release. Right-click on the arc to display the Format menu and choose Edit Arc. Select the object to cut. On the Edit menu, select Cut. Select an object. On the Edit menu, select Copy. On the Edit menu, select Paste. On the Edit menu, select Paste Special. Select the format for the object, paste, or paste link. Click OK. Select an object. On the Edit menu, select Duplicate. On the Edit menu, select Find. Fill in the fields. Click OK. On the Edit menu, select Replace. Fill in the fields. Click OK. On the Edit menu, select Report. Fill in the fields. Click OK.

4 6-4 Operator s Guide Detailed Procedures Editing the Length of a Line Repositioning a Line To edit the length of a line: 1. Select the line. 2. Press the left mouse button on a handle of the line. 3. Drag the mouse to extend the line and release the mouse button. Hold down the Shift key for a 45 or 90 line. To reposition a line: 1. Select the line. 2. Drag to a new position and release the mouse button. Editing the Vertices of a Segmented Line Resizing a Rectangle To edit the vertices of a segmented line: 1. Select the line. 2. Press Shift and right-click. The line s vertices appear, and the mouse cursor appears as a cross arrow. 3. Edit the midpoints and vertices of the segments. To resize a rectangle: 1. Select the rectangle, left-click on a square handle, and drag to resize. 2. Use the Shift key to maintain the Aspect Ratio of the rectangle while resizing. Note: Rounded rectangles may be free-rotated and have 3D edges.

5 Editing Objects 6-5 Resizing an Ellipse Resizing an Arc Editing the Shape of an Arc Cutting an Object Copying an Object To resize an ellipse: 1. Select the ellipse. 2. Left-click on a square handle and drag it to resize the ellipse. Note: Pressing Shift while resizing maintains the Aspect Ratio of the object. To resize an arc: 1. Select the arc. 2. Press the left mouse button on a square handle, drag it to reshape the arc, and release. To edit the shape of an arc: Right-click on the arc to display the Format menu and choose Edit Arc. The mouse pointer changes to a cross hair and allows you to change the shape of the arc. To cut an object: 1. Select the object to cut. A box with square handles surrounds the object. 2. On the Edit menu, select Cut. The object is removed from the display and sent to the clipboard. Note: You can also use the Delete key to cut selected objects and place them onto the clipboard. To copy an object: 1. Select an object. A box with handles surrounds the object. 2. On the Edit menu, select Copy. The object is copied to the clipboard.

6 6-6 Operator s Guide Pasting an Object Using Paste Special To paste an object from the clipboard: On the Edit menu, select Paste. The object is pasted near the center of the M-Graphics display. To use Paste Special: 1. On the Edit menu, select Paste Special. The Paste Special dialog box appears (Figure 6-1). Paste Special? Source: Bitmap Image OK Paste Paste L ink As: Bitmap Image Picture (Metafile) Device Independent Bitmap Cancel Display As Icon Result Inserts the contents of the clipboard into your document so that you may activate it using Paint. Paste special Duplicating an Object Figure 6-1: Paste Special Dialog Box 2. Select the format for the object, paste, or paste link, and decide if you want to display the object as an icon. 3. Click OK. To duplicate an object: 1. Select an object. A box with square handles surrounds the object. 2. On the Edit menu, select Duplicate.

7 Editing Objects 6-7 Finding an Object To find an object: 1. On the Edit menu, select Find. The Find dialog box appears (Figure 6-2). The Advance window displays the tree with the results of the Find inquiry. Click Apply instead OK to see that information in the Advance Window. Figure 6-2: Find Dialog Box 2. Fill in the fields using Table Click OK. Note: The Find dialog box is the same as the Report dialog box.

8 6-8 Operator s Guide Table 6-2: Find/Replace/Report Dialog Box Fields Parameter Type Scope Match case Match whole word only Find what Replace with Tags Menu Advanced Options Show Sel Properties Dynamic Tag Text Label Object Name Keyword Selection Subsymbol Whole Display Multiple Files Report to Notepad Description Allows you to specify a type of string where the Find/Replace works. All the strings can be modified for every object/dynamic action. Allows you to find/replace tags (dynamics points). Allows you to find/replace labels of text objects. Allows you to find/replace names of objects/dynamic actions. Allows you to find/replace global keywords used in shared objects. Determines the operating space for the operation. Works in current selection; if there are no objects selected, option is disabled. Works in subsymbol (see menu item Edit Symbol and Subsymbol Editing capability); if there is no subsymbol edited, this option is disabled. Works in whole display; any subsymbol editing is left and replaced by a root edit level. Works in a group of file displays; any subsymbol editing is left and replaced by root level. If there are changes made, you are prompted to save the document. If selected, the function finds/replaces text strings that match the case of the characters. Otherwise the command finds/replaces strings with either uppercase or lowercase. If checked, the function finds/replaces the whole text strings. Otherwise Find/Replace selects any string. Specifies the search text. A drop-down menu lists possible strings. Wildcards are allowed. Note if the type is Object Name and the Find What string is *, the tree view displays all object hierarchy from current scope including multiple files scope. Specifies the string to replace the characters found. A drop-down menu lists possible strings. This set of strings is determined by the Scope and by the Type radios. Wildcards do not work here. Opens the Expression Editor, Local Variables, or Simulation Variables dialog box. Toggles between a big dialog box when the tree view and the Show button are visible and a small dialog box. Opens Report Options dialog box and provides the following options for inclusion in report tree: object name, keyword, dimensions, user description, custom data, dynamic actions, and dynamic tags. The Report Options dialog box determines how the items are enclosed: double quote, quote, or nothing. Highlights the item selection found in the list. Displays Property dialog box for highlighted item. Displays results of query in Notepad.

9 Editing Objects 6-9 Replacing an Object To replace an object: 1. On the Edit menu, select Replace. The Replace dialog box appears (Figure 6-3). Figure 6-3: Replace Dialog Box 2. Fill in the fields using Table Click OK.

10 6-10 Operator s Guide Reporting an Object To report an object: 1. On the Edit menu, select Report. The Report dialog box appears (Figure 6-4). Figure 6-4: Report Dialog Box 2. Fill in the fields using Table Click OK.