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The properties of all feature object and coverage data that GMS displays on the screen can be controlled through the ''Map'' tab of the ''Display Options'' dialog. This dialog is opened by right-clicking on the "[[File:Map Folder.svg|16 px]] Map Data" entry in the [[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]] and selecting the '''Display Options''' command. It can also be accessed from the from the ''Display'' menu or the '''Display Options''' [[File:Display Options Macro.svg|16 px]] macro. The objects on the left of the dialog are common to all coverages, regardless of the coverage type, and are always available in the ''Display Options'' dialog. The options on the right of the dialog depend on the coverage type. The coverage type can be adjusted using the drop-down menu | The properties of all feature object and coverage data that GMS displays on the screen can be controlled through the ''Map'' tab of the ''Display Options'' dialog. This dialog is opened by right-clicking on the "[[File:Map Folder.svg|16 px]] Map Data" entry in the [[GMS:Project Explorer|Project Explorer]] and selecting the '''Display Options''' command. It can also be accessed from the from the ''Display'' menu or the '''Display Options''' [[File:Display Options Macro.svg|16 px]] macro. The objects on the left of the dialog are common to all coverages, regardless of the coverage type, and are almost always available in the ''Display Options'' dialog. However, some of these objects are hidden when certain types of coverages are active. The options on the right of the dialog depend on the coverage type. The coverage type can be adjusted using the drop-down menu on the top right of the dialog. The options in this drop-down menu change according to the coverages present in the project. Note that viewing all the options in the table on the right of the dialog might require adjusting the size of the ''Display Options'' dialog. The following table describes the general display options available for the Map module. | ||
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| Nodes || Displays nodes. The graphical attributes of the nodes (symbol, color, size, etc.) depend on the coverage type and the BC type of the individual node. They are edited using the fields on the right side of the dialog in the ''Points'' column. | | Nodes || Displays nodes. The graphical attributes of the nodes (symbol, color, size, etc.) depend on the coverage type and the BC type of the individual node. They are edited using the fields on the right side of the dialog in the ''Points'' column. | ||
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| Arcs || Displays arcs. The graphical attributes of the arcs (color, line style, thickness, etc.) depend on the coverage type and the BC type of the individual arc. They are edited using the fields on the right side of the dialog. | | Arcs || Displays arcs. The graphical attributes of the arcs (color, line style, thickness, etc.) depend on the coverage type and the BC type of the individual arc. They are edited using the fields on the right side of the dialog in the ''Arcs'' column. | ||
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| Polygons (fill) || Displays polygons with fill color. The graphical attributes of the polygons (fill color) depend on the coverage type and the BC type of the individual polygon. They are edited using the fields on the right side of the dialog. The Polygon fill can also be specified as an attribute. | | Polygons (fill) || Displays polygons with fill color. The graphical attributes of the polygons (fill color) depend on the coverage type and the BC type of the individual polygon. They are edited using the fields on the right side of the dialog in the ''Polygons'' column. The Polygon fill can also be specified as an attribute. | ||
Transparency can be set on the polygon fill using the edit box below the option. | Transparency can be set on the polygon fill using the edit box below the option. | ||
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| Vertices || Displays the vertices of arcs. A small dot is placed on the arcs at the location of each of the vertices. The color of the vertices is the same as the color of the arcs. | | Vertices || Displays the vertices of arcs. A small dot is placed on the arcs at the location of each of the vertices. The color of the vertices is the same as the color of the arcs. | ||
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| Legend || Displays a legend listing each of the feature object types being displayed and showing what graphical attributes (symbol, line style, fill color, and pattern) are being used to display each type. The legend only appears when feature objects in the active coverage have | | Legend || Displays a legend listing each of the feature object types being displayed and showing what graphical attributes (symbol, line style, fill color, and pattern) are being used to display each type. The legend only appears when feature objects in the active coverage have specificied BC types assigned to them (well, drain, specified head, etc.). The legend only includes feature object symbols with specificied BC types. | ||
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| Grid frame || Displays the Grid Frame. | | Grid frame || Displays the Grid Frame. | ||
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Each of the feature objects in a coverage has a set of display options (color, line style, etc.) that can be edited in the ''Display Options'' dialog. However, these colors are primarily used to display the objects in the active coverage. Objects in inactive coverages that are still visible can be displayed using one of two options: | Each of the feature objects in a coverage has a set of display options (color, line style, etc.) that can be edited in the ''Display Options'' dialog. However, these colors are primarily used to display the objects in the active coverage. Objects in inactive coverages that are still visible can be displayed using one of two options: | ||
Coverage colors – Displays all visible feature objects from inactive coverages in the colors normally assigned to them. The display still prioritizes the active coverage. | *Coverage colors – Displays all visible feature objects from inactive coverages in the colors normally assigned to them. The display still prioritizes the active coverage. | ||
Inactive coverage – Allows for selecting a specific color for the display of visible items in all inactive coverages. | *Inactive coverage – Allows for selecting a specific color for the display of visible items in all inactive coverages. | ||
The display might not immediately adjust after these options are changed. Changing the display may require selecting a new active coverage in the Project Explorer. | The display might not immediately adjust after these options are changed. Changing the display may require selecting a new active coverage in the Project Explorer. | ||
