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  1. #1
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    xdp6 Extending line problem

    I hope that the problem of extending a line is fixed.

    Drawing a line and then entering a new number in the width field is blocked with error message invalid entry as it has to be a non zero entry, despite the fact that it is has a line width.

    One has to do a work around to achieve it, I continually get caught out most frustrating.

    Peter

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    Default Re: Extending line problem

    Hello Peter,

    I have split this post off the other thread and given this a thread of it's own for discussing this issue
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    Quote Originally Posted by Peter Prewett View Post
    Drawing a line and then entering a new number in the width field is blocked with error message invalid entry as it has to be a non zero entry, despite the fact that it is has a line width.

    You must have the 'Shape Tool' and an end node selected to extend a line length (not width) when entering the value on the info bar.
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    No you don't. Well, not in XDP. But then, I don't know where this thread originated and so don't know which application is being discussed. I just swap to the Selector Tool (V) and type in a new value. Make sure the Lock Aspect Ratio padlock is in the up position.

    Take care, Mike

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    Default Re: Extending line problem

    This thread originated in another Dear Xara thread discussing XDP so I would assume that is the version being discussed.
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    Quote Originally Posted by mwenz View Post
    Well, not in XDP. But then, I don't know where this thread originated and so don't know which application is being discussed. I just swap to the Selector Tool (V) and type in a new value. Make sure the Lock Aspect Ratio padlock is in the up position.
    Not for me, doesn't work like this in any of my installed Designer Pro's, Mike (6 or 7). Desktop or Laptop PC.

    It used to work like this in Xtreme 4 and 5 (aspect lock on or off).
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    I see the issue.
    When using the selector tool (V) the 'H' is shown as a zero value. If you enter '1' for the height value before entering your new length, then Xara is happy (the 'H' value returns to zero once the new length is set). Leave it at zero and the error message shows.

    This step isn't required if you use the method I described in post #3

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    Not required here.

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    Is what it looks like here.

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    Is after I type in a value.

    Take care, Mike

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    Ah yes, Mike. That's because you must have 'scale lines widths' toggled on (down)

    Not sure what is default, but all my installations seem do have SLW toggled off (up) - even with WD MX Premium.

    I think this solves the mystery

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    Default Re: Extending line problem

    FYI Scale Line Width is on by default.
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