11.10. Object properties

Defines the properties of the selected figure. The tab content depends on the figure type, this is why not every property listed hereafter is available for all types of figures.

Layer

Determines the layer in which the figure appears.

Active figure

Determines how the figure reacts when the user operates the mouse. Active figures can be moved with the mouse, whereas passive figure can only be moved in combination with the whole graphics.

Horizontal mobility

This option should be activated to allow horizontal mobility.

Vertical mobility

This option should be activated to allow vertical mobility.

Owner

This button enables to open the dialog Edit owner.

The Object characteristics tab

Figure 11.5. The Object characteristics tab

x-radius

Determines the horizontal length x of the figure. The coordinate system has its origin at the point (0;0) that is situated in the upper-left corner of the system. The x-axis depicts a horizontal line from the origin.

y-radius

Determines the vertical length y of the figure. The coordinate system has its origin at the point (0;0) that is situated in the upper-left corner of the system. The y-axis depicts a vertical line from the origin.

Start angle

Indicates the angle from the horizontal axis where the arc begins. The arc is measured in degrees counterclockwise from the start angle.

Sweep angle

Indicates the duration of the arc. A sweep angle of 180° defines a semicircle.

The Object properties for arcs tab

Figure 11.6. The Object properties for arcs tab

Round-off height

Defines the round-off height of the rectangle.

Round-off breadth

Defines the round-off breadth of the rectangle.

The Object properties for rounded off rectangles tab

Figure 11.7. The Object properties for rounded off rectangles tab

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