GTCO DrawingBoard VI - Users Guide - Manual (Page 29)

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Learning Basic Movements
The DrawingBoard VI transducers provide all the basic movements of a mouse, including
clicking, double-clicking and dragging.
Clicking and Double-Clicking
Clicking is the action of making a selection. You may be selecting a key on the digitizer
surface, or making a selection from your computer monitor screen. To click, place the
transducer, or move the screen pointer using the transducer, to the item to be selected.
Tap the pen or press Button 0 on the cursor. A double-click requires you to quickly tap the
pen or press the button two times, while the tool remains in the same place. You can also
double-click by pressing the pen or cursor button that has been defined as a double-click
button (see TabletWorks Help).
Dragging
Dragging is the action of moving the transducer during a selection. To drag, click on an
object, but instead of lifting the pen tip or releasing the cursor button, hold it down while
moving the transducer, or corresponding object on the screen, to the desired new location.
Caring for the Tablet and Transducer
Follow these precautions at all times to avoid damaging your DrawingBoard VI:
 Avoid discharging static electricity to the tablet.
 Do not place heavy objects on the tablet surface.
 Do not use sharp objects, such as compasses or knives, on the tablet surface.
 Do not use the tablet surface for any purpose other than drawing, tracing or
digitizing.
 Do not drill any holes on the digitizer or controller.
Cleaning the Tablet
To clean the tablet’s surface, use a soft, non-abrasive cloth. Hardened dirt may be
removed with a slightly dampened cloth. Do not clean pencil lines with a soft cleanser or
pencil eraser. This may create an undesirable shiny spot on the tablet’s surface that cannot
be removed.