Data bar options
The Data bar is controlled by the Data Bar Options quick preference; the commands can also be selected from the Window menu.
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Menu command |
Description |
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Location of the Data bar fields |
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Use Floating Data Bar |
The Data bar floats with the cursor in the drawing area |
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Use Floating Data Bar Only When Tab Key Is Pressed |
The Data bar floats with the cursor only when the Tab key is pressed; otherwise the bar does not display |
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Allow Numeric Keypad Entry for Instant Data Bar Activation |
When the floating Data bar is displayed, enter numbers on the keyboard or numeric keypad to activate the first field |
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Do Not Allow Numeric Keypad Entry for Instant Data Bar Activation |
When the floating Data bar is displayed, enter numbers on the keyboard only to activate the first field |
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Do Not Allow Instant Data Bar Activation |
When the floating Data bar is displayed, press the Tab key to activate the first field |
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Field display on the Data bar |
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Show Only Primary Fields on Data Bar |
Show only the primary data fields (for example, L and A for circles) |
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Show Primary and Secondary Fields on Data Bar |
Show all fields except the cursor location fields (X and Y) |
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Show Primary, Secondary, and Cursor Location Fields on Data Bar |
Show all fields |
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Field cycling options |
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Auto Cycle to Non-Displayed Fields When Tabbing Past Last Field |
When some of the data fields are hidden, press the Tab key in the last visible field to make the non-displayed fields become visible |
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Do Not Auto Cycle to Non-Displayed Fields When Tabbing Past Last Field |
When some of the data fields are hidden, press the Tab key in the last visible field to return to the first field |
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Location of the floating Data bar |
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Show Floating Data Bar Below SmartCursor Cues |
When the floating Data bar is enabled, displays the Data bar below the SmartCursor cues (below the cursor) |
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Show Floating Data Bar Above SmartCursor Cues |
When the floating Data bar is enabled, displays the Data bar above the SmartCursor cues (above the cursor) |
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Data bar activation on datum creation |
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Show Floating Data Bar After Datum Creation |
When the floating Data bar is enabled, displays the Data bar automatically after a datum is set |
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Do Not Show Floating Data Bar After Datum Creation |
The floating Data bar does not automatically display after a datum is set. Press the Tab key to display the floating Data bar. |
