Although you might use the Line tool first when creating line
frames, please keep in mind that lines are also shapes. Also, line
frames in iCalamus don't have to keep their content – you can
easily change them at any time. Simply choose the item Assign a
Line Shape
and select one of the offered line shapes.
The first group of line shapes offers basic lines which cannot be
changed. The second group offers dynamic
line shapes which
bring along user-editable parameters. All line shapes are described in
detail below.
There is not much to say about the first four basic line shapes. Use them, add line symbols (e.g. arrow tips) and different line strokes, colors and shadows to adjust the lines to your needs.
shapereferred to in Frame shape in the Frame inspector. Hence it is not necessary to switch on/off the
Draw shapecheckbox in the Frame inspector.
This line shape looks rather simple but it is really powerful. Increase the default number of lines from 3 to 5 – and you get perfect line frames for music scores.
But there is more that multiple lines can offer. Using different
line ends, you should also try the Alternate direction
feature
as shown below.
A full circle is just a special case of a circle arc line here. A circle arc line is described by a start angle and an end angle. They form the outline of a circle.
This line basically forms a roof
but can be adjusted as you
like it. Please keep in mind that you can even flip these roofs
in horizontal or vertical direction (using the Geometry inspector) to
get more varieties.
