Applying slab styles
By a variety of methods, a slab style can be selected for a slab before drawing it, or styles can applied to existing slabs. Once a slab style has been selected for a slab, the Attributes palette is no longer available for changing slab attributes; attributes are set as part of the style.
To apply a slab style prior to creating the slab:
Click the Slab tool.
Click Slab Style from the Tool bar to select a resource from the Resource Selector.
Alternatively, click Preferences to open the Slab Preferences dialog box, and select the Slab Style.
To apply a slab style from the Resource Manager prior to drawing the slab:
Ensure that no slabs are selected.
From the Resource Manager, right-click on the resource, and select Apply from the context menu. Alternatively, double-click on the resource to activate it.
The Slab tool is automatically made active and the selected slab style is applied to the slab as it is drawn.
To apply a slab style to an existing slab from the Object Info palette:
Select one or more slabs.
From the Object Info palette, select the slab Style. To apply a different (default) style, select Replace.
To apply a slab style to an existing slab from the Resource Manager:
Select one or more slabs.
From the Resource Manager, right-click on the resource, and select Apply from the context menu. Alternatively, double-click on the resource or drag the resource onto an object to apply it.
The Slab Replacement dialog box opens. The slab style list is disabled (the style selected in the Resource Manager is applied).
A styled slab can be converted to an unstyled slab.
To remove a slab style:
Select one or more slabs to un-style.
From the Object Info palette, select Convert to Unstyled Slab.
The slab is released from its style; its attributes can be edited from the Attributes palette.
