Using WorkSpace for Mac

Using Layers

Use the Layers tool to manage all of the items that make up your WorkSpace page. A layer in WorkSpace is analogous to a clear folder that contains artwork. For example, if you reshuffle the folders, you change the stacking order of the items in your artwork. You also can move items between folders.

The Layers function allows you to list, organize and edit the objects in a document. By default, every new page contains a single layer, and each object you create is listed under that layer. However, you can create new layers and rearrange items to best suit your needs.

Creating Layers within WorkSpace

Use the Layers toolbar to edit layer properties.

Layers Toolbar

	Add Layer		Min. Layer Controls
	Remove Layer		Show/Hide Layers
	Edit Layer		Move Layers Up/Down
	Max. Layer Controls

How to use layers...

1. Open a New Page within Lesson Mode.
2. Annotate or add an image to the page.
3. Click the Add Layer icon.

   A new layer is added to the page. The active layer is highlighted in black.

4. Continue to annotate and add layers. Optionally, click the:
   • Remove Layer icon to remove a layer
   • Up/Down Arrows to change the layer order
5. Click the Save icon on the WorkSpace toolbar to save the file.

Copying an Object

Objects can be copied within the Annotation window.

1. Place or draw an object in the Annotation window.
2. Select the object to make it active.

   The Picture Options toolbar is displayed at the bottom of the Annotation window.

3. Click the Copy icon.
4. Select the object and drag the new copy to another area within the window.

Exporting a Presentation Object or Entity

From the Presenter Tools, a selected presentation object (entity) can be exported and saved to the desired file type.

1. While in Lesson Mode and acting as the Presenter, select the Export Entities icon.
2. Select the save format from the File Type drop-down menu.
3. Enter the file name in the File Name field.
4. Click Browse to export the file to a location other than the default location. The default location path is Documents\WorkSpace\Export.
5. Select an export background from the Background menu.
6. Click Export.

Distributing Files

WorkSpace files can be distributed in a number of formats.

To simply save a WorkSpace file in its native format, click the Save icon from the WorkSpace toolbar. If the Save icon is not on the WorkSpace toolbar, click  , mouse over File and select Save.

Distributing Files as Common File Format (IWB)

Content saved as a Common File Format (IWB) can be shared with any interactive whiteboard and software if the whiteboard and software accept the IWB formatting.

It is important to note that some formatting and interactive content may be lost due to the inability to exchange information between the software applications.

1. Click  .
2. Mouse over File and select Save As.

   The Save GWB File window is displayed.

3. Name the file.
4. From the Files of Type drop-down menu, select IWB.
5. Click Save.

Exporting Files

Before You Begin 

You must save the file prior to export.

1. Click  .
2. Mouse over File and select Export.

   The Export Current Pages window is displayed.

3. Select an export option from the Export As drop-down menu.
4. Enter a file name in the Export File Name field.

   Optionally, click Browse to change the Export Directory.

5. Click Export.
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   To print, email, export as PDF or email as PDF, click  , mouse over File and select the appropriate export option.