Rockwell Automation 2711E-ND1 Reference Manual PanelBuilder 1400e - Manual (Page 45)

36 Drawings
Publication 2711E-6.15 – November 1998
You can create any size and shape of ellipse.
You can configure the ellipse as hollow or solid, and change the line
style or width.
Tip: To create or edit a perfect circle, hold the Shift key as you draw
or edit the ellipse. You can draw any size of circle.
For details on drawing and configuring ellipses, see Chapter 9,
Creating Objects, in the
PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software
for Windows User Manual.
Lines can be used for emphasis, to divide the screen, to connect
symbols, or to represent physical devices like pipes or conveyors.
You can draw lines in any direction.
Tip: To create exact 45
_ angles when drawing or moving a line,
hold the Shift key while you move the mouse.
Five line styles are available:
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Solid, in four widths (1, 2, 4, and 8 pixels)
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Dash
•
Dot
•
Dash-Dot
•
Dash-Dot-Dot
For more information on lines and line styles, refer to Chapter 9,
Creating Objects, in the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software
for Windows User Manual.
Arrows
You can use the arrow graphic images to place arrows on lines. The
arrow images are contained in the IMAGES directory. If you
followed the default installation, the directory will be
C:\AB\PB1400E\IMAGES\ARROWS.
You must import the arrow images into the graphic images library
before you can place them on the screen. For instructions on
importing Graphic Images, refer to Chapter 9, Creating Objects, in
the PanelBuilder 1400e Configuration Software for Windows User
Manual.
Ellipse
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Line
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