On 4/23/2013 1:13 PM, dadiOH wrote:
Leon wrote:
It is an amazing program, though; especially since it enables
duffers such as us to actually draw things. So the basics I find
intuitive; the niceties much less so; eg, which handle on a "scale"
does what? True, it tells you which axes and what points but that
means about as much to me - at the moment - as does a treatise on
quantum physics. So *many* handles, so much to remember

If this makes you feel any better, I very seldom any more use the
scale tool. Most of what it can do can be done easier in another
way. Don't get me wrong, I used to use the scale tool to create
mirror images, now I use the flip along tool to create mirror images.
with the flip along tool you only have to remember 3 things. ;~)

I don't know that it makes me feel better, does give me hope though
LOL


As far as "flip along", I haven't yet tried that, will soon. Been flipped
off on occasion though.

Oh you need to jump all over that. LOL Simply right click a component
and choose flip along. Then choose Red, Green, or Blue axis and you
will get a mirror image based on the axis you choose. Choosing the
correct axis takes a little getting used to but once you get it, it is
like riding a bike. Just remember if you choose the wrong one and don't
get the result you wanted type Ctrl Z to undo and try another.



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Then select the part of the line that you extended too far and it should
highlight as another separate line, then Delete that section.

Yeah, been doing that, a real help, thanks.
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If you get lost because you zoomed in too much, simply click on the
"Previous Icon" this will restore you to the previous view. This
icon looks like a magnifying glass with a blue arrow indicating a
counter clockwise rotation. Think of it as going back in time.

Very useful info. I'm going to be sob 80 in a few weeks, got something
that will actually hurl me into the past? WAIT!!...not sure I want to go
there.


80 WOW! You are TOUGH! It was easy being young. ;~)