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  1. #1
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    Default Reset ruler null-point

    I'd like to set the ruler null-point to the top, left corner of a document instead of the bottom left. Is there a way to change this in Xara?
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    Default Re: Reset ruler null-point

    Hi Packetbell,

    Welcome to Talkgraphics.

    That's a question that has been asked many times by the Windows users. Unfortunately the answer is the same for Linux users. Currently there isn't a way to reset the origin for the rulers.

    We can always hope that it may be added in a future update.
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    Default Re: Reset ruler null-point

    If you reset the origin manually and save the document as a new template, the origin will always be at the new position.
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    Default Re: Reset ruler null-point

    Hi Jens,

    Long time no see.

    Doesn't that make the vertical units negative numbers?
    Soquili
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    Default Re: Reset ruler null-point

    Yeah, the Y co-ordinates always increase going upwards from the current origin. So, while you CAN set the origin to the upper left, your co-ordinates don't work the way you expect.

    Also, regardless of the position of the origin, the position of objects still references their bottom left corner as well.
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    Default Re: Reset ruler null-point

    Odat,

    the position of objects still references their bottom left corner as well.
    Correct, but this was not the question

    Soquili, yes, long time no see/read/hear. Have been tied up with a new biz.

    No, the rulers won't display negative numbers.

    BTW, you can 'pull' the origin to any new place on the board: just click and drag the square 'between' the rulers in the top left to any position - this will be the new origin.

    It's like in CAD where you can place a new construction layer onto any object...
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