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Workspace Preferences

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Options

Use the Options tab to configure a variety of WorkSpace features.

User Selectable Folders

When WorkSpace is installed, four User Selectable Folders are created in the Documents\InterWrite WorkSpace folder. These folders provide default locations for GWB image files, exported presentation files, images for the Gallery, graphics to use with the Stamper tool and AVI files.

  • Images stored in the User Pictures Folder can be accessed in My Gallery, which is opened from the Gallery Menu. Images can also be used by the Create Image Page tool as Image Page backgrounds, or inserted on a page in the Annotation Window using the Insert Media tool.
  • User-supplied stamps will be displayed in the Properties Bar for the Stamper tool. Both images and stamps must be in BMP, GIF, JPEG, TIFF or PNG format.
  • The Record and Playback tool will play any AVI or WMV recording stored in the User Recordings Folder by opening the default video player on the system.
  • To change the location of a folder, select the folder in the User Selectable Folders list, click Browse and navigate to a new location.

Control Options

Check this box if you use a legacy electronic pen for the DualBoard and would like WorkSpace to automatically sense when the electronic pen is changed. When this option is checked, the color of the virtual ink on the projected image will match the colored rings of the electronic pen being used.

Annotation Window Options

By default, the Allow Window Sizing checkbox is selected. This option allows you to easily move the WorkSpace window around the desktop. If you would like WorkSpace to open in full screen mode, uncheck the Allow Window Sizing checkbox.

Cursor Orientation

By default, the pen tools are set to right-handed orientation. If you are using more than one Mobi during the presentation, or the WorkSpace Connect application, click the Show Tablet ID on Cursor checkbox to identify which Mobi is interacting with the presentation.

Default Internet Address

The Internet Browser tool points to the company website by default. Enter another URL in this field to display a different internet start-up page.

Automatically Save Pages

Presentation files are automatically saved as they are created. By default, the Auto Save option is set to save every five (5) minutes. Auto Save can be disabled, or the frequency can be changed, by selecting a different time interval.

Add Page Title

By default, the title that appears on the Annotation window title bar is automatically added to the pages of exported and printed presentation files. These options can be turned off by clearing the respective checkboxes.

Curve Smoothing

Selecting this checkbox creates smoother writing when using annotation tools.

Snap Grid Settings

Selecting this checkbox forces drawn objects to be drawn at a set grid point. You also can choose to display the grid on-screen and determine the grid spacing.

Document Camera Selection

Select a default camera from the drop-down menu.

New Page Setup

The New Page Setup tab features preferences for new pages and captures.

Setting up Blank Pages

Use this option to configure blank pages, including the default background color and the default capture options. Set a background color for the Create Blank Page tool and Create Grid Page tool.

Setting up Captures

By default, WorkSpace switches to Annotation Mode, captures the screen, and displays it in the Annotation window. Selecting a different Capture Option only works when it is selected while in Mouse Mode. The Preference settings do not affect the way the Capture tool functions.

Capture Option

Use

Always capture partial

Click and drag the cursor around the object to be captured. The partial capture will display on a new blank page.

Always capture
freeform area

Freehand drag the cursor around the object to be captured. The capture will display on a new blank page.

Always capture a windowAs the cursor is moved, a grid will appear that defines the boundaries of the selectable window. Move the cursor to the window to be captured and click. The window will display on a new blank page.
Always capture screenTake a snapshot of the full screen and display it on a new page in the Annotation Window.

Prompt at capture time

Select the checkbox to have the capture placed on a new blank page. After the capture is placed, select the capture option.

Setting up Annotate Over Desktop

By default, WorkSpace opens a window prompting to save a document prior to exiting the software. This option can be changed to Always Save, Prompt or Never Save. If Always Save is selected, WorkSpace will save every document without notification.

Setting up Grid Pages

Configure lined grid pages, pages with columns and true grid pages with both horizontal and vertical lines.

Select

To

Horizontal

Create horizontal lines on a page. Set the amount of space (in pixels) between the horizontal lines.

Vertical

Create columns on a page. Set the amount of space (in pixels) between the vertical lines. Clear the Horizontal checkbox if you do not want pages with rows.

Set identical Snap Grid Setting pixels (under the Options tab) and Grid Lines pixels (horizontal and vertical) so that any lines drawn on a Grid Page will “snap” into place.

Center Grid

Center the grid to place the configured grid in the middle of the page.

Add Title Box

Add a title box positioned at the top of the grid page, as shown in the Preview box.

Line Color

Change the color of the grid lines.

Line Type

Select a line type from the drop-down list of options.

Line WidthAdjust the line width in pixels (1 - 16).

Change Background Color

Change the background color of the grid page.

 

Transparency and Language

From the Transparency and Language tab, you can select the background transparency and choose the WorkSpace interface language.

Transparency

Use this option to control the background transparency of inserted images. By default, only images with white backgrounds are rendered transparent.

  • The Transparency feature is enabled by default. Uncheck the checkbox to disable the Transparency feature.
  • Click the Change Transparent Color icon to select a different color. Only the images with the newly selected background color will now be transparent.

Select Language

This Preferences option allows you to select the preferred language for the WorkSpace interface, including menu and dialog text.

NOTE

Language packs are separate installs available at https://www.turning.com/downloads .

  • Select the Use the System Default radio button to let the system determine which language should be used for the interface display. To manually choose the language, select the second radio button and choose a language from the drop-down menu.
  • The Text Recognition Language drop-down menu displays a list of supported languages. Select a language to be used in conjunction with the Freehand Text and Freehand Text Recognition tools.

Toolbar Settings

The Toolbar Settings tab provides several options for customizing the toolbar.

Toolbar Button Options

Set the shape and size of the toolbar buttons.

  • By default, the shape of the toolbar icons is Classic Rectangle. The toolbar icon shape can be changed to barrel, circle or pentagon. Each selection is displayed in the Preview box.
  • The toolbar icons can be sized at either 22 x 22 pixels or 40 x 40 pixels.

Toolbar Options

The following options deal with the size and color options for selected tools within the toolbar.

Option

Use To

Use Right-click for Settings/Properties

Display the settings of the selected tool when right-click is used (mouse or pen).

Hide Tool Settings when not being used

Hide right-click menus when not in use.

Show Simplified Toolbar

Display a simplified toolbar with larger icons.

When this option is selected, the WorkSpace toolbar becomes transparent after a set time of inactivity.

Option

Use To

Use Transparency

Activate the transparency feature for the WorkSpace toolbar.

Delay in Seconds

Sets the amount of time before the WorkSpace toolbar becomes transparent.

Custom Buttons

Create custom buttons that open macros or web pages. Up to five buttons can be customized and added to the toolbar.

Creating a Custom Button

  1. Select a button (P1-P5) from the Custom Buttons field.
  2. Enter a description for the new button in the Description field.
  3. To set a Macro for the button:
    1. Click the Application Path icon.
    2. Enter the path or click Search Application.

      The Search Application window is opened. Navigate to path needed and click OK.

    3. Click OK.

      The custom button is added to the Customize Tools Preferences.

  4. To set a URL for the button:
    1. Click the URL icon.
    2. Enter the URL into the Search field.
    3. Click OK.

      The custom button is added to the Customize Tools Preferences.

      Customize Toolbar

      The WorkSpace toolbar can be completely customized depending on the tools you use most frequently.

      Use this option to organize, add or remove tools on the toolbar and in the Toolbox.

      Toolbar Scheme

      Description

      Basic

      Includes a basic set of commonly used tools such as Pen, Blank Page, Gallery and Page Sorter.

      Intermediate (Default)

      Includes the most commonly used tools and setup options on the toolbar.

Removing a Tool from the Toolbar

  1. Select the tool to be removed with a mouse click or with the electronic pen.
  2. Drag the tool away from the box in which it is housed.
  3. Repeat steps 1 and 2 as needed.
  4. Click OK.

    The tools are removed from the main toolbar, the Toolbox or the right-click toolbar.

  5. Optionally, click the Remove All button to delete all tools from the Current Tools list.

Custom Schemes

A customized Toolbar or Toolbox can be saved to a custom scheme. The custom scheme can be deleted if it is not needed.

 

Creating a Custom Scheme

  1. Click Save Scheme.

    The Enter Name window is displayed.

  2. Enter the name of the new scheme.
  3. Click OK.

    The new scheme is added to the Scheme drop-down list.

    NOTE

    To delete a custom scheme, select the scheme from the Scheme drop-down menu and click Delete Scheme.
     

    Gradient Page Setup

    Select the Gradient Page tab from the Preferences window to determine gradient settings. Gradient page options include two-color or four-colors and the direction of the gradient.

    Changing a Gradient

  4. Click a colored box.

    The Colors window is opened.

  5. Select a color and click OK.

    The new color is displayed on the button and on the Gradient Examples.

  6. Select the Gradient Example to preview the new gradient.
  7. Click OK.
  8. The preference is saved.
Tablet Settings
The Tablet Settings tab allows you configure the WorkSpace Connect connection.