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- | ===== Properties Tab ===== | ||
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- | * This is used to control and adjust the properties of objects inserted into the Editor window. | ||
- | * Objects can be inserted using the menu toolbar at the top left of the window. | ||
- | * The actual parameters shown in this tab vary depending on the type of object selected, e.g. images, buttons, rectangles, text. | ||
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- | * Name: This contains the name of the selected object which can be changed to more readily identify an object | ||
- | * Picture: This is the file name and location of the selected object. | ||
- | * Sharper(-)/ | ||
- | * Low quality of resizing: Affects the quality of the object | ||
- | * Convert to Alpha image: See the section on Masks ([[: | ||
- | * Animated object: Select for animated png files | ||
- | * Edge anti-aliasing: | ||
- | * Aspect Ratio: Provides a choice of aspect ratio -16: | ||
- | * Image Crop: Enables the top, bottom, right, or left sides of the object to be cropped | ||
- | * Border: Enables a border to be placed around an object and the color to be chosen | ||
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- | ==== Low Quality of Resizing Examples ==== | ||
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- | * Using this Control with Images which have been zoomed: | ||
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- | * At 100% (original Pixels) the effect is that of slight sharpening the image | ||
- | * At higher percentages the effect is that shown above | ||
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- | * And with Borders made in an External Editor etc | ||
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- | ==== Image Crop and Border ==== | ||
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- | ==== Common ==== | ||
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- | * Transparent to selection: Prevents inadvertent selection of an object with the Mouse | ||
- | * Show front side: In 3D animation determines if the front of the object is seen | ||
- | * Show back side: In 3D animation determines if the back of the object is seen | ||
- | * Hide Child objects: Will hide any objects inserted as a Child of a main object when "Show Front and Back Sides" are also UNTICKED | ||
- | * Shadow: Enables a shadow to be applied to an object | ||
- | * Fit Mode: Choose from " | ||
- | * Time Range: This box shows the time range for the Slide from the start to the end of the next slide transition | ||
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- | ==== Action on Mouse Click ==== | ||
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- | * Selecting this option opens the dialog box shown below providing a selection of appropriate actions | ||
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- | ==== Display a Custom Window ==== | ||
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- | * In Objects and Animation add a Button (The Button can be made Transparent by changing its Opacity in the Animation Tab if required) | ||
- | * In " | ||
- | * From the Drop down Menu choose the Window to which you want to link | ||
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- | * In Text (for the Button) add the required Text | ||
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- | * In Preview or when the EXE is running clicking on the Button activates the Custom Window | ||
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- | ==== Shadow - Customise Shadow ==== | ||
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- | * Colour and Opacity determine the colour and strength of the shadow | ||
- | * Angle determines the direction of the shadow | ||
- | * Distance determines how far away from the object the shadow lies. | ||
- | * A distance setting of zero produces a Global shadow directly behind the object and therefore on all four sides | ||
- | * Size determines the " | ||
- | * In the drop-down menu labelled " | ||
- | * Drop Shadow Templates allows the user to Save frequently used shadow profiles | ||
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- | Please go to Project Options for details on Customising the Window [[: | ||