Shape Library Pop-up Menu

Access the shape library pop-up menu by placing your cursor over any tool in the Scantron DesignExpert Shape Library then right-clicking the mouse. Open the Shape Library from the View Menu.

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Large Icon

Display each item in the Shape Library with a larger graphic icon. Fewer shapes appear in the Shape Library icon area, but you can see them more clearly.

Small Icon

Display each item in the Shape Library with a smaller graphic icon. More shapes appear in the Shape Library icon area, but you may not be able to see them clearly.

New...

Clear the current Shape Library icons. At this point you may begin to build a new Shape Library, using the Add Element to Library selection (below). Once you have done that, you will be prompted to save the Shape Library.

Open...

Select a Shape Library file. Shape Library files have the extension .slb. Opening a Shape Library displays that library in the Shape Library area, on the left-hand side of the workspace. You must have Shape Library selected (checked) on the View Menu to see the icons that make up the Shape Library.

Close

Close the currently displayed Shape Library.

TIP: To hide the Shape Library area completely, de-select Shape Library in the View menu.

Save

Saves the Shape Library.

Save As...

Save the Shape Library under a new name or location.

Add Element to Library...

Add a shape to a Shape Library. See Adding or Modifying Library Elements for details.

Delete Element from Library...

Remove an item from a Shape Library. At the prompt, confirm that you want to delete the element.

Modify Element Description...

Change the shape's written description. See Adding or Modifying Library Elements for details.