12.1.2.1.1.11.1.3. Scale (Base)

In the Scale tab, users can customize various properties related to the scale of the gauge control.

*All color pickers in this window feature three tabs, providing users with the ability to select colors either by manipulating sliders or input fields in the RGBA color picker or by choosing from a scrollable list of pre-defined options. For more information on these tabs, please refer to the description for the First Color field.

1. Scale Name: This field allows users to select the specific scale they want to configure from a dropdown menu.
   • Scales: Base Scale, Min Scale, Middle Scale, or Max Scale.

     • Gauge Scales Preview: Web View

!Depending on the selected scale, the available fields in this window may vary. In this section of the manual, we will be focusing on the fields specifically applicable to the base scale. For information on the fields relevant to the minimum, middle, or maximum scales, click here.

2. Enable: This is a checkbox which, if selected, allows users to enable the display of the selected scale.
3. Back Color: This is a color picker that allows users to choose the background color of the scale.
   • This color defines the fill color for the scale’s background.

   • Gauge Scale Background Color Preview: Web View

4. Back Color 2: This is a color picker that allows users to choose the secondary color of the scale.

!This field is only applicable to the minimum, middle, and maximum scales. It is disabled for the base scale.

5. Border Color: This is a color picker that allows users to choose the color of the scale’s border.
6. Border Width: This is a numeric updown field that allows users to set the width of the scale’s border.

   • Gauge Scale Border Preview: Web View

7. Distance: This is a numeric updown field that allows users to specify the distance between the scale and the gauge control.
   • This value determines the spacing or gap between the scale and other elements of the gauge control.

   • Gauge Scale Distance Customization: Web View

8. Start Width: This is a numeric updown field that allows users to specify the starting width of the scale.
   • This value determines the initial width of the scale at its starting point.

   • Gauge Scale Start Width Customization: Web View

9. Font: This field allows users to configure the font properties for the text displayed in the label.
   • To configure the font properties for the text, click on the button.

     • Configuring Font Properties

       If the button is selected, the Font window will appear.
       

       • Font: This field allows users to choose the font family from a scrollable list of options.
       • Font Style: This field allows users to choose the font style from a scrollable list of options.
         • Depending on the font family selected, the options displayed in this list may vary.
       • Size: This field allows users to choose the font size from a scrollable list of options.
         • Users can also simply type in a specific font size.
       • Effects: In this section, users can modify the appearance of the text by applying common effects, such as strikeout and underline.
         • Strikeout: This is a checkbox which, if selected, allows users to apply a strikeout effect to the text.
         • Underline: This is a checkbox which, if selected, allows users to apply an underline effect to the text.
       • Sample: This field displays a preview of how the text will look based on the chosen font family, style, size, and effect. It updates in real-time as the user makes changes to the font settings.
       • Script: This field allows users to choose a specific script or writing system for the text from a dropdown menu.
         • By selecting the appropriate script, users can ensure that their text is correctly displayed and formatted for the desired language or writing system.
       • OK or Cancel: To save your changes and close the window, click on the OK button. To cancel your changes and close the window, click on the Cancel button.

10. Font Color: This is a color picker that allows users to choose the font color for the text displayed within the scale.

    • Gauge Scale Font Customization: Web View

11. Interval: This is a numeric updown field that allows users to specify the numerical interval between each scale mark or division.
    • This value determines the spacing or distance between consecutive scale marks on the gauge.
12. Start Angle: This is a numeric updown field that allows users to specify the starting angle for the scale.
    • This value determines the initial position or angle at which the scale starts within the gauge control.

    • Gauge Scale Start Angle Customization: Web View

13. Sweep Angle: This is a numeric updown field that allows users to specify the angular span or extent of the scale.
    • This value determines the length or arc covered by the scale within the gauge control.

    • Gauge Scale Sweep Angle Customization: Web View