Adding or Modifying Shape Library Elements

Use this dialog to add a custom design element to a Shape Library or to change an existing shape in a library. A shape library is a Scantron DesignExpert software file that contains commonly used design elements such as graphics, text, response grids, and litho-codeClosedAn optional, binary-coded serial number unique to every form, usually accompanied by a human-readable, decimal number equivalent. The Litho-code is printed on press with a mechanical numbering machine. Standard Litho-code grids are available in the Shape Library.You can also place a serial number in a Litho-code grid with your laser printer and the merge printing feature. See Also consecutive numbering grids. You can drag these shapes from the shape library to your document, saving you time and helping ensure that your design elements are consistent within a form and across multiple forms.

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Select Icon

Select an icon for the element. This is icon appears in the Shape Library area of your workspace.

Library

View a partial path name to the Shape Library file where the shape will be added.

Element Name

Type in a unique name, with a maximum length of 31 characters (A-Z, 0-9, space, dash, underscore). This text appears with the shape in the Shape Library.

NOTE: You cannot use / \ + * & $ : . , in the name.

Description

Provide a more detailed description of the shape, its use, or other pertinent information.