Toolbars

Ribbon:

In the new release of hsCADCreator we have swapped out the classic toolbars (as default) and put a ribbon as the new location for tools. Instead of having multiple toolbars, each with a different kind of tool, we have multiple tabs on the ribbon bar; each tab contains different types of tools.

Minimize the Ribbon

Right-click within a ribbon tab and click "Minimize the Ribbon". This will slide away the tool tabs. To access them click on the tool tabs top tab. The minimization process can be undone in the same manner.

Toolbars

Previously our tools were grouped on toolbars--now they are grouped on tabs on the ribbon. Toolbars still exist and are used for the snap tools. Also users can create their own toolbars. The toolbar is a collection of icons that activate Tools. All of the toolbars have the ability to dock (be placed on the various edges of the drawing window) or float anywhere in hsCADCreator's window.

To Move a Toolbar:

1.	If the toolbar is docked: Left Mouse Drag it from its anchor line.

2.	If the toolbar is floating: Left mouse drag it from its title bar.

Docking a Toolbar:

When a toolbar is moved near the edge of the hsCADCreator screen, its title bar is removed and the toolbar tightly snaps on the edge; a nice way to save screen space. Once you have managed to position the toolbars and windows to fit your needs you can manage their positions by using the following commands.

Managing and Preserving Toolbar Layouts:

Visit Workspace Layout for more information on managing the layouts.

Save: Layout (Saves the current placement and sizes of all user interface elements within the workspace)

Revert: Layout (Returns the current placement and sizes of all user interface elements to the last Save layout state)

Save As...: Layout (Saves a layout file to a user defined location)
Load From...: Layout (Loads a layout file from a user defined location)

Each toolbar can be customized by size, location, tools located on the bar, or visibility. To learn more about the modifications you can make to the toolbars, visit the Customizing Toolbars chapter.

Flyout Toolbar

Many toolbars have one or more than one toolbars hidden within them. These are known as flyout toolbars. Flyout toolbars are provided to save the screen space and allow access to different tools of similar type. Flyout toolbars are sub-toolbars hidden within a normal toolbar icon.

1. Activate the flyout toolbar:

Left Click on the ( ) down arrow located to the right of the icon. This will activate the flyout toolbar.

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2. Choosing new tool to activate:

From the flyout toolbar select the tool you wish to use by Left Clicking on it.

3. Chosen tool replaces old tool in parent toolbar:

After selection of the new tool notice that the chosen tool icon replaces the old icon in the parent toolbar.