Pen PropertiesUse the Pen Properties to edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for the Pen objects. | |
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Click on a Pen object and click on the Properties tab. Edit the individual proprietary adjustments available for Pen objects. Optionally, Right-Click on the Pen opening and select Edit to open the Pen Properties. |  |
Pen OpeningThe Pen Opening section allows the user to enter a label to the current Pen object, or select a different template instead of the Pen. | |
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Label Enter the desired text in the Label field which will be displayed on the Pen opening. This overwrites the default label displaying the Pen size, which can be toggled in the opening size if toggled on in the Defaults or on the Editor Edit Editor Edit Menu. Change to Template Click the Change to Template button to access the Template Library. Select a different template instead of the Pen object. To change the SHAPE of the Pen, see: Template Number and Name below. |  |
Set the Default for the Pen Cartridges | |
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The default setting for the pen cartridges can be set in the Admin > Editor section. |  |
Calibrate the Pen Before Drawing | |
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The Install Pen utility will calibrate each of your pens for use in the pen cartridge. |  |
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Cartridge Selection and TypeUse the Cartridge and Type section to select the desired Cartridge and Cartridge Type for the particular layer of the object. | |
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Cartridge Icon Click on the Cartridge Icon and select the desired cartridge for the current Pen. Changing it to a non-Pen Cartridge will change the Pen to that Cartridge type; i.e., changing it from Pen 1 Cartridge to a 52 Degree Cartridge will make it a 52 Degree V-Groove opening. |  |
Cartridge Type When applicable, select the desired cartridge type from the Type dropdown control. Selections available are dependent upon the type of Cartridge tool selected. |  |
Pen Color The selected pen's color is displayed in the Color field. |  |
Pen Width The selected pen's display width is displayed in the Width field. |  |
Setting the Pen Color Defaults | |
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This can be edited in the Admin section in the Editor Tab under Pen Defaults. | |
Setting the Pen Width Default | |
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This can be edited in the Admin section in the Editor Tab under Pen Defaults. | |
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