Using The Tools - Brother Ensemble PDP-300CJ Owner's Manual

Using the Tools

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When you choose a tool from the Tool Bar, it's a little like picking up a
pencil or pen. Select a drawing tool by clicking on it. When you move the
pointer into the drawing area, the pointer changes to indicate the type of
tool you are using.
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Pointer tool. Selects, moves, and resizes objects. The arrow pointer is
automatically selected when you start Drawing.
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Turn tool. Allows you to rotate objects.
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Zoom tool. Enlarges your work area so that you can see more detail.
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Text tool. Adds text to your drawing. You have complete control over
the font, style, and size of the text in your drawing. Text objects are
discussed later in this chapter.
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Line tool. Draws straight lines. You can change the tone and the
thickness of the line.
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Rectangle tools. Create rectangles and squares with perpendicular or
curved corners.
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Ellipse tool. Draws ellipses and circles.
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Arc tool. Creates an angle and a curved arc.
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Undo tool. Undoes your latest change.
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Cut tool. Cuts a selected object from your drawing.
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Copy tool. Copies an object to the clipboard.