The Text object is used to add text to the layout window, configuration window or custom control panels. The properties for the Text Object can be set to adjust the visual impact of the text as listed below.
Properties
Lock Object
With this set to Yes, the text cannot be moved.
Show Object Name
When set to yes displays the object name.
Object Name
Sets the name of the object.
Horizontal Alignment
Sets the horizontal position of the text within the text object box.
Vertical Alignment
Sets the vertical position of the text within the text object box.
Rotation
Sets the angle of the text relative to the text box. This can be set for 0, 90, 180 or 270 degrees of rotation.
Text
Click on the edit button to enter the text.
Text Colour
Sets the colour of the text in the text object.
Fill Background
Turns on the background colour.
Background Colour
Sets the background colour for the text object.
Text Style
Sets the font, style, size and colour of the text withing the text object.
Scroll Contents
Horizontally scrolls the contents of the text object when it is in a custom control panel.