WMS:Gage Tools

Gages can also be created and deleted using the Gage tools. The gage tools appear in the dynamic portion of the Tool Palette of each of the modules which support gages. The tools are as follows:

File:WMSImage4.png The Create Gages Tool

The Create Gages tool is used to interactively create gages in the Graphics Window. When this tool is active, a new gage is created by clicking in the Graphics Window at the desired location of the gage (the Graphics Window must be in plan view when creating gages). The xy coordinates of the gage are defined by the cursor position and the user is prompted for the z coordinate. The x, y, and z coordinates of a new gage can be edited using the Edit Window. In addition, once a gage has been defined with the Create Gages tool, the gage can be edited using the Gages dialog.

File:WMSImage7.png The Select Gages Tool

The Select Gages tool is used to select previously defined gages. A set of selected gages can be deleted by hitting the DELETE key or by selecting the Delete command from the Edit menu. The coordinates of a selected gage can be edited using the Edit Window. The location of a gage can also be edited by holding down the mouse button when a gage is selected and dragging the gage. This tool is also used to control what is plotted in the Gage Plot Window. Only the curves associated with selected gages are plotted.