The Symbol Attributes window is used to define or to modify the location, size, layer, and appearance for map or diagram symbols. This window is displayed when you edit an existing symbol or insert a new symbol into a map or diagram.
Window Options
Appearance Options
- Symbol: Here you will see the current symbol design and color. You can click here to select a different symbol from the RockWare symbol library, or to change the symbol color.
- Thickness: Adjust the thickness of the lines and points making up the symbol by clicking the up- or down-arrow. A setting of "1" generates a thin line, and a setting of "3" generates a fairly thick line.
- Rotate: Use this setting to rotate the symbol around its center point. A setting of "0" is default. A setting of "45" will rotate the symbol 45 degrees clockwise, and a setting of "235" will rotate the symbol 235 degrees clockwise.
- Width, Height: The symbol width and height will be represented in your map or diagram coordinates. You can make the symbol larger or smaller by increasing or decreasing these values. They can be varied independently.
- Symbol size can also be changed by clicking and dragging on the plot window itself; see Editing Graphics for details.
Location Options
- Layer: Use this setting to select the layer to which the circle is to be associated. See Working with Layers for more information.
- Location: The X (Easting) and Y (Northing) coordinates define the map location at the symbol origin.
- The origin is typically the center of the symbol, but not always, depending on how the symbol was drawn in the symbol editor.
- Symbol location can also be changed by clicking and dragging on the plot window itself; see Editing Graphics for details.
General Options
- Visible: Insert a check in this box for the symbol to be visible in the drawing or map. Remove the check-mark to hide the symbol.
See also
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