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PICAXE-08 ALARM PROJECT
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Supported by:
Line Tool
Use this tool to draw lines between shapes. Corners can be added by clicking once. When
the line is near to a shape it will ‘snap’ to the connection point.
Label Tool
Use this tool to add descriptive labels or titles to the flowchart.
Out / If / Delay / Sub / Other
Click on these buttons to move to the command sub-menu to select commands.
Drawing Flowcharts
To draw a flowchart click on one of the command menu buttons (out / if / delay / sub /
other) on the toolbar to move to the appropriate command sub-menu. Select the
appropriate command and then click on the screen where the shape is required. Do not
try to locate the shape precisely at first – just drop it in the general area and then use the
select tool to move the shape to the correct position.
Once the shape is in position click on it so that it is highlighted. The BASIC code for the
shape will then appear in the edit bar at the bottom of the screen. Edit the code as
required.
For further information about each command see the ‘BASIC Commands’ help file.
Joining Shapes
Shapes are joined by moving them close together until they ‘snap’ together. Alternately
lines can be drawn between the shapes using the ‘line tool’ from the main toolbar. Note
that it is only possible to join the bottom (side) of shapes to the top of other shapes
(you cannot connect lines to lines). Only one line is allowed out of the bottom of each
shape.
To enable neat diagrams, corners to the lines can be added by clicking with the mouse.
When a line moves close to a connection point it will snap into position and then a click
will finish the line.
Lines cannot be moved. If you try to move a line it will be deleted and a new line must
be created.
