Inserting a Color Legend into a RockPlot2D Image

RockPlot2D | Draw | Insert | Color Legend

Use the Color Legend menu command or toolbar button to insert into the current RockPlot2D image a legend that displays numeric values and color blocks.

Step-by-Step Summary

1. Select the Draw | Insert | Color Legend menu item, or click on the Draw | Color Legend button at the top of the screen . 
   The Color Legend button is available in the Draw | Insert drop-down menu.

   

   The program will be in "Draw Color Legend" mode, as noted at the bottom of the screen.

2. Position the pointer in the graphic window where one corner if the legend is to be located, and click and hold down the left mouse button.
   
3. Drag the cursor diagonally, to draw a rectangular space where the legend will be placed.
   
4. When you release the mouse button, the program will display the Color Legend Atttibutes window.
   
5. Establish the table's title (if any), value range, and color scheme in the Appearance tab.
   
6. Establish any other characteristics that you wish, and click Apply to place the legend, and Close to close the window.
   
7. To turn off the Insert Color Legend mode, click the Draw Color Legend X button at the bottom of the window, or press the Shift+Escape keys, or click the arrow button .
   
8. To edit the legend's characteristics (caption, labels, etc.),
   • Click the Edit button at the top of the window
   • Double-click on the Color Legend, or right-click on it and choose Properties.
   • Adjust the settings.  See Color Legend Attributes for information.
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See Also

• Editing RockPlot2D Graphics
• Using Undo
• The ReportWorks Window
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