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From: "Genealogy Printers" <>
Subject: Re: [GENBOX] Text Box
Date: Tue, 16 Dec 2003 10:20:00 -0000
References: <4FC16AC16DA3D411AACD0008C7BBF7FA03D35A4E@cphmsg0116.net.sas.dk> <001601c3bfe7$98e98fe0$64082552@upstairs> <004001c3c360$46d75620$64082552@upstairs> <00ab01c3c386$530b9d90$4340880a@BILLXP>


> Hi Ron,
>
> I was able to create text boxes and add text on a chart, save, close,
> reload, and repeat the process with no loss of text or added boxes.
>
> Here's some tips that might help with your troubles:
>
> 1) To create an empty box on a chart, click the Picture Tool. Click and
drag
> to establish the rectangle size and position.

Something's wrong, as soon as we do this we get an illegal operation message
and the program shuts down, any ideas.

Kind regards,
Ron O'Neill
www.genealogyprinters.com


> 2) When prompted for a filename, click Cancel. You will be left with an
> empty box frame, which you can resize or change the position. You can also
> change the style of the box by first selecting it, then double-clicking on
> the Picture Tool.
> 3) Click the Text Tool. Click where you want the text to start in your new
> box. Type your text.
> 4) The text will wrap after a short distance. Continue entering your text
> for now.
> 5) When done, press the ESC key or click elsewhere on the chart. This step
> is necessary to complete the entry of text; if you instead close the chart
> before doing this step, your text entry will be lost.
> 6) Click on your entered text and drag the right handle to adjust the text
> wrap position.
> 7) Repeat for additional text.
>
> Best regards,
>
> -- Bill
>
> William T. Flight
> http://www.thoughtfulcreations.com
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