Header/Footer Items - Single Patterns

How it's Used
How to Insert a Pattern Block into a Log Design
Menu Settings
How to Reposition the Pattern Block
How to Review the Settings

Use

The Header/Footer Pattern tool is used to insert a square or rectangular block into the log's header or footer, filled with the pattern of your choice. This is a fixed design item with no corresponding data file commands. This pattern block does not automatically link to any lithologic keywords.

See the Pattern Legend to create a table of pattern blocks with text in the header or footer. See the Lithology Pattern Column, Pattern Percent Column, or Fillbar Column for information about plotting patterns in the body of the log.

! Only the pattern index number is stored in the log design. If you choose a different pattern library as default, these pattern blocks may change in the log design.

How to…

Insert a Single Pattern Block into the Log Header or Footer

1. Access the Log Designer program tab.
   
2. Click in the header or footer design pane you wish to edit. (Use the Visible Sections check-boxes to show/hide the different design panes.)
   
3. Click on the Header/Footer Pattern button in the Log Designer tool pane. The pointer will change shape to a "+". Now it's time to place the block.
   
4. Place the cursor where you want the upper-left corner of the pattern block to be, in the header or footer portion of the design screen, and click the left button. Or, click and drag a rectangular "rubber band" where you want the outline of the pattern box to be. The program will display the Header/Footer Pattern Setup window.
   
5. Enter the requested settings.

   Select: To select the pattern to be displayed in the header or footer block, click on the Select button. Or just click on the graphic pattern block in the middle of the window. The program will display the Select Pattern window.

   To choose a pattern for the block, simply click on one of the displayed patterns. You may use the scroll bars as necessary to view additional patterns. The pattern you have selected will be displayed in the preview box at the top of the window, and its "index number" will be shown in the upper-left part of the window.

   To adjust the density at which the pattern is to be displayed in the header block, click on the up- or down-arrow labeled Density. The pattern preview will be updated to reflect the density changes. The greater the value, the less dense the pattern (fewer repeating cycles of the design).

   Select a foreground and background color for the pattern design by clicking on the appropriate color box and making a selection.

   Adjust the line thickness for the pattern design by increasing/decreasing the Line Width value.

   When you have established the pattern, color, and density to your satisfaction, click on the OK button at the bottom of the Select Pattern window. You will be returned to the Header/Footer Pattern Setup window.

   See Viewing and Editing Patterns for more information.

   Position: Use these settings to determine the placement of the pattern block.

   Left, Right: These coordinates determine the horizontal placement of the left & right edges of the pattern block in the header/footer of the log.

   Top, Bottom: These coordinates determine the vertical placement of the top and bottom edges of the pattern block.

   You may change the block's position by editing these values, or by simply moving or resizing the item on the design screen itself, as discussed below.The horizontal and vertical coordinates are expressed in decimal inches or centimeters relative to the left and top edges of the design screen, respectively.

   

   Frame: If you want the pattern block to be enclosed in a solid-line box, insert a check in this box.

6. To accept the displayed settings, click the Apply button. You will see the pattern block displayed on the screen at the declared location and dimensions, with the selected pattern and colors. You may continue to adjust the pattern block settings in the dialog box if necessary; remember to click Apply any time you want your changes applied.
   
7. Click Close to close the Pattern Setup window
   

Reposition the Pattern Block

See: Move or Resize Header/Footer Items for information about dragging, resizing, and aligning items.

Review the Pattern Settings<</p>

If you need to access the pattern block's options window you can:

• Double-click on the pattern block.
• Or, right-click on the item and select Edit Item.
• Or, double-click on the pattern block in the Items View pane at the bottom of the design window.
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