User Manual

Configuring graphical maps – using the MapMaker
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The property list varies depending on the nature of objects, the global list includes:
 Visualisation: Define Graphic and Text characteristics.
 Identifier: Foreground object’s path in the Composer tree.
 Name: Not used by default. It can be used to name objects for advanced func-
tions.
 Mouse event: Not used by default. It can be used to program advanced func-
tions.
 Tool-tip: Blank by default. Enter text to appear as a tool-tip in runtime if pointing
with the mouse on it.
 Position: Contains X, Y coordinates. It can be used for fine position adjustments.
 Size: Contains the X, Y dimensions and the checkboxes to lock size and X/Y
proportion. It can be used for fine size adjustments.
 Visibility: Object visibility by zooming factor range. It can be used for letting dif-
ferent images and texts appear when operator zooms in/out on the graphics.
 Layer: Foreground object’s layer.
 Pen: Contains the style and thickness of lines.
 Colour: Contains filling colour, blinking option, and blending controls for creating
transparency effects.
 Rotation (on some objects).
 Font (text only).
 Image effects: Special effects on imported files.
 Filename: Imported file location.
 CAD Layers: Contains the AutoCAD layers that can be enabled/disabled and
changed in colour.
Note: Use the menu command ‘View  Property Page’ to enable/disable the tabs
in the property page that appears right-clicking on any object.
Graphic tools
The available graphic tools are:
 Rectangles and Ellipses:
 Lines and polygons:
 Texts:
 Set default colours / thickness / font:
Note: The same drawing tools are also available from the menu Draw.