Martin Professional Maxxyz, User Manual

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The 2D Stage Layout 133
G
ENERIC
F
UNCTIONS
Some of the functions listed above are independent of element type. They will behave the same
whether you are working with a fixture, text or truss. In the examples below, we will be working
with a piece of truss.
S
E L E C T I N G
/ M
O V I N G
E
L E M E N T S
Once an element has been added to the 2D layout, you must select it in order to perform any
other functions on it. Selecting elements in the 2D layout is closely tied with moving them and is
accomplished with 3 mouse clicks.
T
O
S
ELECT
/M
OVE AN
E
LEMENT
1 Click the mouse on the desired element. It will highlight in green.
2 If you wish to perform some modifying action on it (copy, change, delete, etc.) you would select
the desired action now.
3 If you wish to move the object rather than modify it, click again. If the cursor has moved away
from the object, it will return to the center of the object with this click.
4 You can now use the trackball to position the element. To place the element (and deselect it) click
again.
C H A N G E M E N U
The Change Menu allows for a number of modifications to be performed on the various
elements, however only the “Color” and “Rotation” functions can be applied to all elements.
T
O
C
HANGE THE
C
OLOR OF AN
‘E
LEMENT
1 Select the desired element (one click only).
2 Move the cursor to the “Change” button and press it.
Copy This is used to copy an element.
Paste This is used to paste an element that has been copied.
Delete This is used to delete elements.
Import Bitmap This is used to import a graphic into the 2D view. See below for more
information.
Deselect All When pressed, any selected elements will be come deselected.