Line

 
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The Line object may be used to define separate areas within a custom control panel. The size and position of the Line can be changed by moving the red handles which are shown when the Line object is selected. Turn points may be added by left clicking on a handle whilst holding the ctrl key, these will appear at a clockwise position from the selected handle. These turn points can also be removed by left clicking on a handle whilst holding the shift key.

 

Properties

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General Properties

Width

Set the thickness of the line here.

Colour

Sets the colour of the line.

Opacity

Sets the line colour opacity.

Close Border

Closes the gap between the first and last points.

Snap To Grid

When set to 'yes' the endpoints of the line always snap to the grid. When set to 'no' the ends of the line can be placed anywhere on the control panel.

Join Type

The type of line join to apply. Miter, bevel, round or miter clipped.

Start Cap

Defines what the begning of the line will look like.

End Cap

Defines what the end of the line will look like.

Line Style

Sets the line type to be displayed. Solid, dash, dot, dash dot, or dash dot dot.

Smooth Edges

Set to 'yes' when the line is not perfectly horizontal or vertical, to smooth it out.