Re: how do I set a default line width

[gottlieb nyu edu]

On Fri, Sep 12 2014, Michael Ross wrote:

> All the tools (line, zigzag etc.) have default properties that are set by
> double clicking on them.  Enjoy!
>
> I meant double click on "them" - the tools, which together constitute the
> toolbox, not the drawn item.  When you want to draw a zigzag line you go to
> the zigzag line tool.
>
> What pops up will be the properties that have a default nature.
>
> Line width is not one of them.  Line width is set in the universal default
> selector below the shape sheets display - along with the choices for start
> and end arrow type, line type, and line and shape color and background. You
> have 5 preset line width selections.  Beyond that you have set the
> properties of the individual lines.
>
> You can select multiple items, and then double click one and get properties
> for all of them in one properties dialog and all will be changed wholesale.
>  You can select by dragging a box around them, or by picking
>
> If you apply, not close, the dialog you can then double click on another
> item or selection of items and the dialog will change so you can edit these
> properties.
>
> Here is an exact procedure for example:
>
> Pick the line tool, and draw a line.  Double click on it and change a
> property.  Click Apply.  Now draw some other things like a bezieregion and
> an image.  Select all three by dragging a box, and double click one of them
> while they all have their grips showing.  The properties dialog will change
> to reflect the properties of all the items selected.

I knew most of this but the one I missed is "Line width is set in the
universal default selector below the shape sheets display"

I now understand the comment about units as well.

Thank you both very much

allan, a happy generator of .02 inch width lines!