SpotlightFormatting stage ramp labels

A variety of stage ramp labels can be included in the drawing. For some options, text must be entered into the associated field of the Object Info palette for the label to be included.

To select labels for display and format the text:

Select a stage ramp object. From the Object Info palette, click Text Options.

The Text Options dialog box opens.

Click to show/hide the parameters.Click to show/hide the parameters.

Parameter

Description

Elements to Show

 

Available options

Lists available labels that can be included; the distance units for some of the labels can be displayed with both primary and secondary units. Select whether to use the default drawing units or choose a different unit from the list.

Arrow Label

When an up or down arrow is selected for Draw Arrow in the Object Info palette, adds an “Up” or “Down” label to the drawing in Top/Plan view

Include “+” with Height

For labels with height values, adds a “+” prefix to the measurement

Show Element Labels

Includes the name of the element along with the value; deselect this option to display the parameter value only

Text Attributes

 

Keep Text Horizontal

Maintains the text in a horizontal position even when the object is rotated; deselect this option to rotate the label along with the object

Fill Text Background

Allows a text background fill to be used for all stage ramp text; by default, white is used as the fill color. To specify a different fill color, click Classes in the Object Info palette, and then select a fill color for the class of the stage ramp text. The class should be set to Use at Creation.

Text formatting options

Specify the text size, color, and alignment

Specify the text label elements and formatting.

Once the label has been added to the drawing, it can be moved by clicking and dragging the label control point. Click Default Text Positions from the Object Info palette of a selected stage ramp object to restore the text label(s) to the original location.

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Inserting a stage ramp

 

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