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Adjusting a Preference Parameter


To modify a preference parameter:

  1. First, locate the symbol representing the tool it governs (you may have to scroll the tree area up or down to make the symbol visible and to expand it with the Expand menu choice from View Menu).
  2. Once the parameter is located, select it. (The information within parentheses is the current value, the item within brackets shows the source, i.e. user-defined / project / organization).
  3. The area at the bottom of the window is updated according to the type of parameter you have selected. The sections below describe how to adjust the preference parameter.

Note:

You have the possibility to revert any parameter to its saved value or default value, using the Set Saved Value / Set Default Value command.

Adjusting a Textual Parameter

To edit a textual value, simply place the cursor on the text field and enter the text of your choice. No control of what is entered takes place.

Adjusting a Boolean Parameter

Click on to turn an option on.

Adjusting a Ranged Integer

Drag the slider for a coarse adjustment or click the slider bar for a fine adjustment.

Adjusting an Option Menu

Clicking on the button brings up a pop-up menu where all permissible values are listed. Select the value of your choice.

Adjusting an Option Menu Textual Preference

You may select the preference parameter from a number of predefined values, available on an option menu (see above). As an alternative, you may type in the value into the text field, which grants access to not predefined values.

Adjusting a Font Preference (Windows only)

You must select the font by clicking the folder button, which opens a Microsoft Windows Font dialog. It is not possible to edit the text field to the left of the folder button.

In the font dialog, all TrueType fonts in the system are listed. It is also possible to select font style and size, but these values have no effect. Only the specified font name is used.

Adjusting a File Preference

You may assign the preference parameter any file name, entered as a text string into the text field.


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