This section of the help system documents a number of commonly used edit controls that are used on dialog boxes in LISCAD.
A description of each control, and how it can be used should help to unleash the power of LISCAD.
Some of the functionality of the controls can be disabled or enabled via Configuration Options and Edit Tool Tips. Different cursors are used depending on the current functionality of the control.
Each control is its Name and Type. Its name indicates the type of data
expected (for example, a Distance Control expects linear values) and the type
defines what particular functionality this control can perform. Each control
type has a 'Data Entry' action and the functionality of this action describes
the various forms the data can be entered. Other actions that may be present
are:
'Data Modification' - describing how data in the control may be modified, for
example by addition.
'Data Transfer' - detailing if data can be transferred from the calculator.
'Tooltip' - describing the information available via a tooltip if it is available.
In the documentation for dialogs, controls are referenced as Name [Type]. For example, a control may be From Pt [Existing] defining the control as a point identifier control that accepts only existing point identifiers.
Reference is also made to a slope control. This control is either an elevation difference control or a grade control. These controls are selected using the Scroll Button available in some dialogs.
- Point Identifiers
- Offset From Alignment
- Co-ordinate Control
- Co-ordinate Difference Control
- Bearing Control
- Distance Control
- Slope Distance Control
- Elevation Control
- Elevation Difference
- Grade
- Zenith Angle
- Vertical Angle
- Reference Line
Certain controls can be used in conjunction with each other.
See also Control Modifiers