Inserting a Datebar into a RockPlot2D Image

RockPlot2D | Draw | Insert | Datebar

Use the Datebar menu command or toolbar button to insert a date-labeled scalebar into an existing RockPlot2D image. This is typically used for graphs such as hydrographs.

Step-by-Step Summary

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

   

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

2. Position the pointer in the graphic window where one end of the datebar is to be located, and click and hold down the left mouse button.
   
3. Drag the cursor horizontally or vertically, and a line will be drawn between the starting point and the current cursor position.
   
4. When you release the mouse button, the program will draw the datebar between the designated points.
   
5. To turn off the Draw Datebar mode, click the Draw Date Bar X button at the bottom of the window, press the Shift+Escape keys, or click the arrow button .
   
6. To edit the datebar's characteristics (caption, labels, etc.),
   • Click the Edit button at the top of the window
   • Double-click on the datebar, or right-click on it and choose Properties.
   • Adjust the settings. See Datebar Attributes for information.
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See Also

• Editing RockPlot2D Graphics
• Using Undo
• The ReportWorks Window
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