Gerber OMEGA CP, Reference Manual

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610 Chapter 54:
Setting Up the GSPPlot Window
Modifying ruler properties
The Ruler Properties button, located in the upper left corner of the GSPPlot rulers, opens
the Ruler Properties dialog box. You can also right click the rulers and choose Properties
to edit ruler characteristics including:
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Units of measure
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Size
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Font
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Color
Select the corresponding tab to modify the ruler. In each tab, a sample ruler displays the chosen
properties.
Tip: Choose the Default button in any tab to return to standard ruler settings.
Modifying the ruler’s unit of measure
You can change the unit of measure of the rulers in the Rulers Properties dialog box. When you
change the unit of measure from English to Metric (or Metric to English), you must also change
the units in Regional and Language Options on the Control Panel of your computer.
Tip: Right-click the rulers and choose Auto. System to automatically set the unit of measure
from your computer’s Control Panel Regional and Language Options settings.
To modify the ruler’s unit of measure
1
Click Ruler Properties to open the Units tab of the Ruler Properties dialog box.
2
Choose the unit of measure from the Ruler Units list.
3
Choose the number of Ticks.
4
Turn on Abbreviations to use abbreviated names for the units of measurement.
5
Click Apply.