For dynamic behavior of the properties, please read chapter Dynamization.

Depending on the selected form, only the relevant setting options are displayed.

Shape

The shape type can be selected from the drop-down menu: Rectangle, line, ellipse or polygon.

Fill color

Select a color from the color editor, or define a gradient (not available for lines).

Line color/Line width

Select the desired line width of the line.

Background color

The background color is visible for lines and if the fill grade of a shape is less than 100%.

Number of control points

The number of movable control points that can be set for polygon and line.

Corner radius

You can define rounded edges for a rectangle. The value defines the corner radius in pixel.

Rotation

A polygon can be rotated around its center. A positive value specifies the rotation in degrees in a clockwise direction, a negative value in counterclockwise direction.

Degree of filling/direction

The degree of filling specifies to what amount a shape is filled. A degree of filling of 100 means that the whole shape is filled. With the direction you specify, from which side the shape is filled. Available for selection are:

• • From the right

  • From the left

  • From the top

  • From the bottom

  • Outwards

Examples for fill grade/direction

Rectangle, filling green, 70 from the top, background black	Rectangle, filling green, 40 to the outwards, background black	Ellipse, filling green, 50 from the right, background black

Blink

If “Blink” is activated, the object blinks, if the design mode is terminated. The following options can be set:

• • Blink mode blink transparent: Switch between visible and invisible Blink color: Switch between the filling color defined above and the blink color selected here

  • Blink period (ms) Time in milliseconds of the combined on and off-state