This shows the items selected in the layout screen and the template properties. The properties can be set. (➤P.4-56 "Properties")
[Copy] This can be clicked when an object is selected. Click to copy an object selected in the layout screen. [Paste] Click to paste a copied object on the layout screen. [Order] This can be clicked when an object is selected.
Clicking this displays a list of sorting options. A sorting option can be selected to change the order of the objects. [Move Forward (F)], [Move Backward (B)], [Move to Front (I)], or [Move to Back (S)] can be selected.
[Align] This can be clicked when an object is selected.
Clicking this displays a list of alignment options. Select an alignment option to align the objects. [Left Aligned (L)], [Right Aligned (R)], [Top Aligned (O)], [Bottom Aligned (Q)], [Justify Vertically (H)], [Justify Horizontally (J)], [Center Vertically (K)], [Center Horizontally (M)], [Center Vertically in Rectangle (V)] or [Center
Horizontally (T) in Rectangle],can be selected. [Undo] Click to undo the previous operation.
[Redo] Click to cancel [Undo].
[Backup] The print layout of the current layout screen can be saved. (➤P.4-59 "4.4.3 Save layout")
[Restore] Replaces the current layout screen with the layout of the file that is opened. (➤P.4-60 "4.4.4 Restore saved layout")
[Cancel Template] Click to clear an object in a template. Table edit items cannot be cleared.
[Image] Any image can be added to the layout screen. A dialog box for selecting the image file appears. Image format is BMP.
[Table] A table can be added to the layout screen. Click to open a dialog for setting the table.
[Rectangle Display] Click to show edit frames around each item on the layout screen. Edit frames allow you to check for overlapping items.
[Grid] Click to show/hide the grid on the layout screen. Showing the grid makes it easier to check the size and position of objects.
[Zoom] Click to change the zoom of the layout image. 100%, 150%, or 200% can be selected.
Selection palette
The following items are shown in the selection palette.
● Text and lines
Details for each edit item are displayed in the specific properties.
An item on the selection palette can also be clicked to display the item on the layout screen. A displayed item can be clicked to edit the item from the properties display area.
● Template
Sample information and analysis items are arranged in sets of names and values. Frequently used combinations of edit items are pre-grouped in a template.
Click the [New] button on the toolbar to open a dialog for selecting the template. A template can be selected from the list that appears in the dialog.
To cancel a template, click the [Cancel Template] icon on the toolbar. Table edit items cannot be canceled. The size of a template cannot be changed.
[Selection] Click to change the layout screen to selection mode.
[Free Text] Click to set the character size, color, and other settings. When the layout screen is clicked, a text frame appears. A text frame can also be displayed by dragging on the layout screen.
[Text Data] The text data of a set item can be edited. When the layout screen is clicked, a text frame appears. A text frame can also be displayed by dragging on the layout screen. [Line] Click to configure line settings.
[Sample Info] Click to set the sample information template. [Items] Click to set the analysis items template. [Scattergram] Click to set the scattergram template. [Distribution] Click to set the distribution template. [IP message] Click to set the IP message template. [Reference Interval] Click to set the reference interval template. [Q-Flag] Click to set the Q-Flag template.
Note:
• Up to 15 edit items can be placed in the selection palette.
• If the layout screen is switched to a different format, the edit item palette changes to the state in which [Selection] is selected.
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Layout screen
The layout screen shows the print image.
The selected edit items and template appear in the layout.
The layout area is 196 X 259 mm. The print size is A4 (210 x 297 mm).
● Tabs
The print format is changed using the tabs.
Properties
The properties of the item that is selected in the layout screen are displayed. Details can be set for each item. When an item is not selected on the layout screen, the properties do not appear.
● Shared properties
Detailed information common to all edit items is displayed.
Note:
A dummy image will appear in the layout screen.
[Report Format] Click to select report format.
Sample information and report items are printed. Only validated data can be printed. [Lab Format] Click to select lab format.
Sample information, report items, and research items are printed. Samples that have not been validated can also be printed.
Printed with "Lab Use Only" on a gray background.
[Name] The name of the item. Immediately after an item is selected for editing, the default name ("Item" + "Serial number") appears. This name can be changed.
You can enter up to 32 characters.
[X] The X coordinate of the item on the layout screen. This can be entered within the range 0 to 555 pt.
[Y] The Y coordinate of the item on the layout screen. This can be entered within the range 0 to 733 pt.
[Width] The width of the item.
This can be entered within a range up to 556 pt. The lower limit of the range varies depending on the object.
[Height] The height of the item.
This can be entered within a range up to 734 pt. The lower limit of the range varies depending on the object.
Note:
● Specific properties
Specific details are shown for each edit item. The settings can be changed by selecting items and entering numerical values.