06. Image Tools Menu
To start working with an image, select it from the list in the Import Panel and it will be presented in the Work Panel.
Presently there are five tools available in the Image Tools menu:
Pan
Function
This tool is used to reposition the image inside the working area. After choosing the Pan tool, click and hold the left mouse button over the image and move it to the desired position. In alternative, use the keyboard arrows to move it up, down, right, or left. The sliders along the Y and X axes of the image can also be used to move the image.
Mouse alternative
If a wheel mouse is present, and even if the Pan tool is not selected, moving the wheel will move the image up and down. To move the image left and right, press ‘Shift’ while moving the wheel.
Zoom
Function
This tool is used to magnify/shrink the image. After choosing the Zoom tool, click over the image with the left mouse button to zoom in and with the right button to zoom out.
Mouse alternative
If a wheel mouse is present, and even if the Zoom tool is not selected, pressing the keyboard ‘Ctrl’ key while moving the wheel will zoom in and out.
Select
Function
This tool is used to move and change lines [and shapes]. To be able to move or transform any line or shape that has been created using other tools, it is necessary to first select this tool.
Line
Function
This tool draws lines over the image. After selecting the tool, click and hold any area of the image to create the line starting point and move the mouse to draw a line; to finish just release the mouse button.
Relative line
Function
This tool is used to create lines at a given angle from another line segment.