Manipulating Objects Using Toolbars

Using the Tools Toolbar

Many of the advanced functions described in this section can be performed using the Tools toolbar. The following table shows you which functions are available and how they are used.

NOTE: Although hidden by default, you can access and use toolbars in Ribbon view. To access the Tools toolbar in Ribbon view, on the Home tab, in the WorkSpace group, click Settings, and then click Toolbars. You can also open a toolbar from the WorkSpace tree, by opening the Project Toolbar Files folder and double-clicking the toolbar you want to open.

Manipulating Objects in Pictures Using the Tools Toolbar
Click this button...	Which can also be accessed in the Ribbon view...	To...
	From the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Align, and then click Align Left.	Align objects to the left edge.
	From the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Align, and then click Align Horizontal Center.	Align objects to each other's horizontal center.
	From the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Align, and then click Align Right.	Align objects to the right edge.
	From the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Align, and then click Align Top.	Align objects to the top edge.
	From the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Align, and then click Align Vertical Center.	Align objects to each other's vertical center.
	From the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Align, and then click Align Bottom.	Align objects to the bottom edge.
	From the Format tab in the Arrange group, click Group Objects.	Group objects.
	From the Format tab in the Arrange group, click Ungroup Objects.	Ungroup objects.
	From the Format tab in the Arrange group, click Bring to Front.	Bring an object in front of another.
	From the Format tab in the Arrange group, click Send to Back.	Send an object to the back of another.
	From the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Space Evenly, and then click Space Evenly Vertical.	Vertically space objects evenly.
	From the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Space Evenly, and then click Space Evenly Horizontal.	Horizontally space objects evenly.
	From the Format tab, in the Styles group, click Color.	Apply color to an object or objects.
	From the Format tab, in the Font group, click Font.	Apply a font to a text object or objects.
	From the Format tab, in the Arrange group, click Grid, and then click Toggle Grid.	Turn picture grid on and off.
	From the Format tab, in the Picture group, click Layers, and then click Set Layer.	Select layers for objects.
	From the Format tab, in the Picture group, click Layers, and then click Display Layer.	Display layers for selected objects.
	From the Tools tab, in the Tasks/Experts group, click Picture, and then click Refresh Rate Expert.	Display the Refresh Rate Expert.

By default, all of the buttons in the above table appear in the Toolbox. If you have the Toolbox enabled, click the button on the Toolbox.

Using the CAD Toolbar

The iFIX configuration environment provides a CAD (computer assisted drawing) toolbar with functions for manipulating line and polyline objects. The following table shows you which functions are available and how they are used.

Manipulating Objects in Pictures Using the CAD Toolbar


Click this button...	Which can also be accessed in the Ribbon view...	To...
	From the Format tab, in the Picture group, click Drawing Tools, and then click Extend Lines.	Extend a selected line to intersect with another selected line. Refer to Extending Lines for more information.
	From the Format tab, in the Picture group, click Drawing Tools, and then click Trim Lines.	Trim the selected lines to the intersection point. Refer to Trimming Lines for more information.
	From the Format tab, in the Picture group, click Drawing Tools, and then click Convert Lines to Polyline.	Convert the selected lines to a polyline object. Refer to Converting Lines to Polyline for more information.
	From the Format tab, in the Picture group, click Drawing Tools, and then click Make Lines Horizontal.	Change the selected line(s) to horizontal. Refer to Making Lines Horizontal or Vertical for more information.
	From the Format tab, in the Picture group, click Drawing Tools, and then click Make Lines Vertical.	Change the selected line(s) to vertical. Refer to Making Lines Horizontal or Vertical for more information.
	From the Format tab, in the Picture group, click Drawing Tools, and then click Convert Line/Polyline to Pipe.	Convert the selected line(s) or polyline(s) to a pipe object. Refer to Converting Lines and Polylines to Pipe for more information.
	From the Format tab, in the Styles group, click Pipe Styles, and then click Modify Pipe Characteristics.	Open the Modify Pipe Characteristics dialog box for the selected pipes. Refer to Modifying Pipe Characteristics for more information.
	From the Format tab, in the Picture group, click Drawing Tools, and then click Add Connection Point.	Add a connection point to anchor the selected connector to a shape. Refer to Adding and Deleting Connection Points for more information.
	From the Format tab, in the Picture group, click Drawing Tools, and then click Delete Connection Point.	Delete a connection point anchor from the selected connector. Refer to Adding and Deleting Connection Points for more information.
	From the Format tab, in the Insert group, click Connectors, and then click Line Connector.	Draw a connecting line between two shapes. Refer to Using the Connector Tools for more information.
	From the Format tab, in the Insert group, click Connectors, and then click Right Angle Line Connector.	Draw a right angle connecting line between two shapes. Refer to Using the Connector Tools for more information.
	From the Format tab, in the Insert group, click Connectors, and then click Pipe Connector.	Draw a connecting pipe between two shapes. Refer to Using the Connector Tools for more information.

Using the Translation Toolbar

The iFIX configuration environment provides a translation toolbar with functions for exporting and importing language files. The following table shows you which functions are available and how they are used.

Exporting and Importing Language Files using the Translation Toolbar


Click this button...	To...
	Export the language file for the active picture.
	Export separate language files for one or more pictures.
	Import the translated language file for the active picture.

NOTE: Translation functions are not available from the Ribbon in Ribbon view. To access these functions, you must display the Translation Toolbar. To access this toolbar in Ribbon view, on the Home tab, in the WorkSpace group, click Settings, and then click Toolbars. You can also open a toolbar from the WorkSpace tree, by opening the Project Toolbar Files folder and double-clicking the toolbar you want to open.

Using the Tools Toolbar

Using the CAD Toolbar

Using the Translation Toolbar

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