Inserting a Scalebar into a RockPlot2D Image

RockPlot2D | Draw | Insert | Scalebar

Use the Scalebar menu command or toolbar button to insert a labeled scalebar into an existing RockPlot2D image.

Step-by-Step Summary

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

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

2. Position the pointer in the graphic window where one end of the scalebar 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 a scalebar between the designated points.
    
5. To turn off the Insert Scalebar mode, click the Insert Scalebar x button at the bottom of the window, press the Shift+Escape keys, or click the arrow button .
    
6. To edit the scalebar's characteristics (caption, labels, etc.),
   • Click the Edit button at the top of the window
   • Double-click on the scalebar, or right-click on it and choose Properties.
   • Adjust the settings.  See Scalebar Attributes for information.
   
   

See also

• Editing RockPlot2D Graphics
• Using Undo
• The ReportWorks Window
  
  

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