Re: Object parameter values in a cell?

[Jean Bréfort <jean brefort normalesup org>]

Hi,

This is not possible for now. You might file an enhancement request at
bugzilla.gnome.org

Regards,
Jean

Le lundi 18 juin 2012 à 22:38 -0600, Jim Martin a écrit :
> Hello All:
> I am thinking about a teaching tool to use in my biomechanics course. My 
> idea is to have a force vector represented by an arrow (not very 
> original I know). The force is applied to a person but the student can 
> manipulate the size of the arrow (magnitude of the force) as well as the 
> direction, and the point at which the force is applied to the person. He 
> or she would do this by dragging the arrow around just as if trying to 
> make something look right. If I could access the height and width values 
> I could then use those in equations to show them the expected outcome 
> for the force as they manipulate it. Might help dry topics like inverse 
> dynamics really come alive.
> So, is it possible to use drawing object parameter values in 
> calculations in cells? If so, could one of you give me just a basic 
> example?
> Thanks,
> Jim