image\curveTool.gif Curve Tool

Note: This topic is for Document/Medical only.

The curve annotation object (ANNOBJECT_CURVE) is a sequence of points that are joined by cubic polynomials such that adjacent polynomials are continuous at the first and second derivates. The result is a smooth, continuous curve going through all the points.

In design mode, each curve is formed with a mouse click, and the object is completed on a double click.

In design mode, click on the object with the right mouse button to do the following:

image\sqrblit.gif Undo the last user action.

image\sqrblit.gif Cut or copy the object to the clipboard.

image\sqrblit.gif Delete the object.

image\sqrblit.gif Select all objects.

image\sqrblit.gif Bring the object to the front or send it to the back.

image\sqrblit.gif Lock and unlock annotation objects. See Password Dialog Box for Annotations

image\sqrblit.gif (If the object has multiple nodes) Add or delete nodes. Add a node by clicking on the spot where you wish to add a node, then select Add Node. To delete a node, click on the node you wish to delete and select Delete Node.

image\sqrblit.gif Change the name properties. See Name Dialog Box for Annotations.

image\sqrblit.gif Change the line width and style properties. See Line Dialog Box for Annotations.

image\sqrblit.gif Change the ROP2 code. See ROP2 Dialog Box for Annotations

image\sqrblit.gif Change the foreground color. See Color Dialog Box for Annotations.

image\sqrblit.gif Change the node properties. See Nodes Dialog Box for Annotations.

image\sqrblit.gif Change the fixed properties. See Fixed Dialog Box for Annotations.

image\sqrblit.gif Set and manage hyperlink properties for an object or group of objects.

Note:

The actual management of a hyperlink must be done through low-level implementation. Only the Menu Item "Hyperlink" and an associated event are provided through the automation object. For more information, refer to Implementing Annotation Hyperlinks.

For information on flipping, reversing or rotating annotation objects, refer to Flipping, Reversing and Rotating Annotation Objects.

For low-level implementation details, refer to Curve Annotation Object.