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Table 1. RMC options for overlay layer.Anchor Table 1 Table 1
| Option | Description |
|---|---|
| Properties | Set properties of the selected layer (described in detail below) |
| Zoom to Layer | Zoom the view to the selected layer |
| Save As | Export the overlay layer to an external file |
| Remove | Delete the selected layer |
| Create New Spline Layer | Create a new spline layer in the layer control panel |
| Create New Overlay Layer | Create a new overlay layer in the layer control panel |
| Turn All Layers Off | Hide all existing layers in the layer control panel |
| Turn All Layers On | Display all existing layers in the layer control panel |
Overlay Properties
RMC on the overlay layer, then select Properties, and the Overlay Properties will be displayed, as shown in Figure 2. The options here include:
- Layer Name: show the name of the layer, a new name can be entered here
- Visible: unchecking this box will hide the overlay layer (the light bulb of the layer in the Control Panel is also turned off)
- Show in
- Selectable
- Editable
- Show Lines: unchecking this box will hide the spline overlay lines
- Line Settings: allows the changing of setting style, color, and thickness of the spline lines.
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Figure 5. Overlay: Distance Labeling.
Save As
The Export Control Points to Save As option allows the saving of the spline overlay to a file. Once selecting the Export Control Points to the Save As option, the Save As form will be displayed, as shown in Figure 56. Define the file type (*.spl p2d is the default extension for splineoverlay) then enter a file name. Define the folder location to locate the file then click the Save button.
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Figure 56. Export overlay to file.
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