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Display strings using styles

This function draws string segments in styles defined by the Drawing Method in the styles file associated with the Graphics layer from which data is being drawn. The presentation style for the data that are drawn, colour, line style, marker symbol, text characteristics, etc. are also defined in the drawing styles file.

To run this function: Choose Display > Strings > Using styles, or...

  • In the Function Chooser, type DRAW STRING STYLES, and press ENTER.

In contrast to other drawing functions, the DRAW STRING STYLES function permits you to draw from any or all layers in the Graphics module.

Layer name

The name of the graphics layer from which the data is to be drawn. The default name is the name of the active graphics layer. You can draw data from all graphics layers by leaving this field blank.

String range

Enter the string range which is to be drawn on the screen. The range must be a standard range specifier. You may leave the range blank if you wish to draw all strings in the layer.

Segment range

Enter the segment range which is to be drawn on the screen. The range must be a standard range specifier. You may leave the range blank to draw all segments of each string that is to be drawn

Result

The specified data are drawn according to the method and presentation styles defined in the drawing styles.