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The only category of text in the above list that is not modifiable is the text that is integral to a node's graphics (i.e. the Flip-Flop). For the rest, you can select and manipulate the text just as you would the object on which the text resides. (Note that port names on facet instances are not selectable: instead, select their name inside of the facet definition.) Also, to prevent unwanted text selection, the name of an unexpanded facet instance can only be selected by using the special select button.
All text is attached to its node or arc at a grab-point. This is the one point on the text that never moves, regardless of the size of the text. The highlighting of selected text varies according to the grab-point. Typically, the highlighting consists of an "X" through the text. This indicates that the grab-point is in the center. If a "U" is drawn in any of four orientations, it indicates that the grab-point is on the side and that the text grows out of the opened end. If an "L" is drawn in any of four orientations, it indicates that the grab-point is in a corner. Finally, the text may be drawn with an "X" but also have four lines that indicate a box at the object edge. This is centered text that clips to the size of its attached object (it is "boxed").
Like nodes and arcs, text can be moved simply by clicking and dragging. It can be erased with the Erase command of the Edit menu.
There are two ways to change text: double-clicking and using the Get Info command of the Info menu. Double-clicking allows the text to be edited directly on the display (rather than in a dialog). After the double-click, all of the text is selected. Portions of the text can be selected by clicking and dragging. To insert or replace text, simply type. When done editing, click away from the text to end the editing mode.
When the Get Info command is used, a dialog is presented which allows
modification of the contents, size, grab-point,
and even the offset of the grab-point from the attached node or arc.
Note that the offset is always relative to the center
of the attached object.
The size of text can be absolute (given in "points") or one of
three relative sizes (which scale with the display).
The little arrows next to the grab-point options show where the
point of attachment lies on the text.
If the text contains more than 1 line, then the only way to change it is to click on the "Edit Text" button, which closes the dialog and enters the double-click mode of text editing. | ![]() |
![]() | For special pieces of text that the system understands, you may get a customized dialog when you double-click. For example, if you double-click over the resistance value of a resistor, a special dialog will appear to set the resistance. To change other information, use the "More..." button to see the general dialog. |
To change the default size and grab-point of all new text, use
the Text Options... command of the Windows menu.
This lets you set the default size and grab-point of subsequently
created text.
In addition, it lets you set "smart placement" of text, which
adjusts the grab point according to the environment of the text.
This currently only applies to port names, which are placed
relative to the arc connecting to the exported node.
For example, if a node on the left end of a wire is exported,
and the "Smart Horizontal Placement" is set to "Inside",
then the text will attach on the left side, causing the label
to appear inside of the wire.
The "Easy selection of annotation text" indicates that node and arc names (set with the Get Info dialog) can be selected simply by clicking on them. If there is a large amount of such text, and it gets in the way of editing the layout, you may want to uncheck this entry. Then, you must use the special select button to grab these pieces of text. | ![]() |
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