DTL FontMaster Manual1.1 PDF

dtl ikarusmaster: tools menu
tools menu
The functions in the Tools menu can be chosen either from the pulldown
menu or from the Function Toolbar. Moving the mouse slowly across the
toolbar automatically displays an explanation of the icon. Some functions
can also be chosen via keyboard shortcuts. The abbreviations are shown in
the pulldown menu on the right side, for example + a keys to select
the arrow (pointer) tool.
Arrow (Space) (FAlt + a) (Alt + a)
The arrow or pointer tool is the standard tool to select one or more points
or contours as explained in the selection rules:
– Clicking near a point selects this point.
– + mouse click adds a point to the selection.
– A mouse click far away from any point deselects everything.
– A selection with a rectangle can be made by holding down the mouse
button and dragging it across the desired area.
– A contour can be selected by double clicking on it.
– A glyph can be selected by double clicking inside it.
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tip: Several of the
functions from the Tools
menu, that work in the Character
Edit Window only for the active
character, can be used for a (large)
range of characters using the
Batch menu in combination with
the Font Administration tool.