Tuesday 26 May 2020

Using Attributes and Colours

Here I am showing how we can use pattern attributes to display objects using different colours. We are using an attribute called ROOM_USE to display objects using that attribute and assigning a colour to each different type of ROOM_USE.


Layer Control

This is a short tutorial on using the Layer Control facility within the system. Each 'pattern'object has a number of attributes, one of which is known as the 'layer'of the object. This is typically stored as attribute #1 in objects, with attribute #0, typically storing the name of the object.


Monday 25 May 2020

Menus and Toolbars

Quick introduction to using menus and access toolbars within the system. It is also the first video created with CAMTASIA 2020. Lots to learn, but making progress! 



Saturday 23 May 2020

Basic Zooming and panning in 2D

This is a quick video showing the various functions in the system to zoom and pan around a drawing in 2D mode. It is also a test to see if we can use CAMTASIA for the production of these videos. This was done using a 30 day trial version of their product. Seems good!


Construction Geometry

Short tutorial on creating an object using construction geometry and inking in using the geometry as a guide in creating an object. It is then hatched.



Area Fills with gradients and transparency

Herewith a quick tutorial using the Area Parameter Set function to adjust the various options available in terms of area fill colours and transparency. 

Editing Text with Justification and word wrapping

This is a short tutorial on the use of advanced text and add the ability to word wrap a block of text entered. It can be justified (left, centre and right).


Using Attributes and Colours

Here I am showing how we can use pattern attributes to display objects using different colours. We are using an attribute called ROOM_USE to...