The input box offers you the option of entering values via the keypad for various functionalities in the Editors (Graphical Editor, 3D View etc.). If the input box is activated, a small text window for inputting numbers appears at the cursor for these functionalities (e.g. when inserting a line). This window exhibits a predefined transparency which you can vary in Settings.
Entries in the input box
The input box text window consists of two data header rows and the actual input box. The first header row shows the respective action (e.g. Starting point for line) and the second row shows the required input as comment text. The numbers input via the keypad are displayed in the input box.
The sequence of values to be input is defined in the system for each functionality. Thus e.g. in the case of the line, two entries are possible in the order "X- and Y-value of a coordinate" or "Angle and Length".
In the case of the point entry the input of two values separated by a space is interpreted as the X- and Y-values of coordinates (start- or end point). In this case the input values relate to the graphical coordinate system with its origin at the bottom-left and which is reported in "mm" or "inch", according to the preset unit.
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Note that only the first point entry uses absolute values while the subsequent point entries use relative coordinates.
Decimal places are entered with the "," or "." decimal separators used in the operating system.
Input is immediately transferred to the functionality by pressing [Enter]; the input box is then cleared again. The input box is closed after the last input or after exiting the action.
You can not request other functionalities with the relevant shortcut keys when the input box is open. Press [Esc] to cancel the input box.
Functions with input box-support
Input box entries are permissible for the following EPLAN platform functionalities:
- Inserting graphical elements: line, polyline, rectangle, circle, arc, sector, text
- Inserting dimensioning
- Editing graphical elements: rotate, duplicate, move, flip, scale, stretch, cut off, change length, fillet corners, chamfer
- Inserting 3D items: mounting rail, wire duct (cable duct), enclosure, mounting panel, locked area, logic item
- Editing 3D items: Place via adopt length, change length, rotate around axis, define mate point and handle.
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