LABEL

Purpose:

To enable the user to modify the arrangement of existing Labels.

Instructions:

1. In the Modify menu, click Label.

   The system displays a multiple choice dialog box containing various options, as reviewed below, and from which the user can make one or more selections that can be used until the required label arrangement is achieved.

2. Move

   Selecting this option returns the user to the graphic display and he is able to indicate any element of a particular label construct if he wishes to change the position of the label text by dragging it into a new position. Position the cursor over the text, click the left button and then drag the text to the required new position. Alignment alternatives for the text to position can be changed, using the Text Alignment toolbar. See Insert > Text for further information. Click the left button again in order to fix the text in position and update the Label.

   Operation complete returns the user to the multiple choice dialog box. This also applies to all of the following options.

3. Rotate

   Selecting this option returns the user to the graphic display and then it is possible to indicate any element of a particular label construct and to change the rotation of the label text. The way to define the text rotation is then selected by the user, where after the new rotation is given in interaction with the system. Once given, the Label is updated with the new text rotation.

4. Text Properties

   Selecting this option returns the user to the graphic display and he is able to indicate any element of a particular label construct if he wishes to change the properties of the label text, such as font, height, aspect, color. The system responds by highlighting the selected label and displaying the Text Property dialog showing the current properties of the label text.

   After making the desired changes in the dialog, click OK to update the selected label with the new properties.

5. Text Value

   Selecting this option returns the user to the graphic display and he is able to indicate any element of a particular label construct if he wishes to change the value of the label text. The system responds by highlighting the selected label and displaying the current value in the Text Edit dialog.

   After making the desired changes in the dialog, click OK to update the selected label with the new text value.

6. Move Leader Line Start

   Selecting this option allows to change the position of the label leader line start by indicating a new position.

Options:

None.

Result:

The arrangement of Labels in the drawing are modified in order to improve the overall presentation and to avoid conflicts with other entities within the drawing.