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posted: 17 Dec 2014 12:38 from: renluethi
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Halo Users Is there a way to select a background shape by clicking on it, rather than selecting the shape out off a list of 12000 items? Do I miss something? Thank you René. |
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posted: 17 Dec 2014 13:18 from: Martin Wynne
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renluethi wrote: Is there a way to select a background shape by clicking on it, rather than selecting the shape out off a list of 12000 items?Hi René, Sorry, no.  For a large number of background shapes, try using the "bright night" colour scheme so that you can see the change to red colour more easily. Zoom in on the area of interest. Then select the top of the shapes list and hold down the down-arrow key on the keyboard until the required shape flashes red. Presumably to get that many shapes you have imported a DXF file? The best solution therefore would be to edit the DXF file in a CAD program (there are several free ones) before importing it. If you no longer have the DXF file you can export one from Templot. To export only the background shapes, select "none" as the colour for all the other items. DXF files can also be edited in any text editor, such as Windows Notepad -- if you know the dimensions of the item you are looking for. There is an option in the DXF import to "import within the visible trackpad limits only". If you zoom in before importing, this option would enable you to find the specific shape and its dimensions. regards, Martin. |
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posted: 20 Dec 2014 23:08 from: renluethi
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Hi Martin Thank you for the answer. Yes this is an imported DXF file, it contains long sweeping multi-track curves. I need them as guidance in the background. The edges of the layout along with some key elements like turntable and coal dock are also there as background shapes. Now the coal dock should be slightly moved and it is very time consuming to find the red flashing lines. Sure enough are all the lines named “coal dock” and yes, now I know that it would be easier with more detailed names like “coal dock east”. The tip (holding down the down-arrow key is great and helps, thank you. Wishing you a merry Christmas and a New Year of good health, happiness and prosperity! René. |
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