Using CitectSCADA > Defining and Drawing Graphics Pages > Understanding the Drawing Environment > Zooming

Zooming

Use the Zoom command to view an enlarged view of your drawing. The Zoom command displays a zoom box on screen that magnifies the area around your cursor, enabling you to position or draw objects precisely.

Procedure

Description

To display the Zoom box

Choose View | Show Zoom.

To hide the Zoom box

Double-click the control menu box (on the Zoom box) or choose View | Show Zoom.

You can change the cursor into crosshairs that extend the full width and length of the drawing area. When you move away from the drawing area, the normal pointer reappears, allowing you to select commands and tools.

Procedure

Description

To toggle the cursor between a crosshair cursor and a pointer

Choose View | Cross Hair Cursor.

To hide the status bar

Choose View | Show Status Bar. Choose the command again to redisplay the status bar.

To hide the Toolbox

Double-click the control menu box (on the Toolbox) or choose View | Show Tools. Choose the command again to redisplay the Toolbox.

To hide the toolbar

Choose View | Show Tool Bar. Choose the command again to redisplay the tool bar.

To change the speed of the cursor when using the mouse

Choose View | Mouse Slow Speed.

To change the speed of the cursor when using the cursor keys

Choose View | Cursor Keys Slow Speed.

Hint: Move the cursor on screen by using the left, right, up, and down cursor keys.