Log Editor: Draw

Draw Freehand Curve

Draw on the curve freehand.

How to Draw on a Curve

1. Select the curve for editing by clicking on it. 
   
   
2. Click the DrawFreehand Curve icon .
   
   
3. Make edits by pressing and holding the left mouse button down to start edits continuing till edit is complete. The unedited curve will be displayed at the same time as you are editing the curve, with the edited curve appearing in the highlight color. In the image below, the original curve is drawn in green and the highlight color is red. Note: You can draw above or below the current extent of the log curve. This is a quick way to extend a log curve if need be.
   
   
4. Release the mouse to apply the changes. Note: Use undo to remove any changes you've applied.
   
   
5. Save changes by pressing the right mouse button on the track and selecting Save from the shortcut menu, or by selecting the   on the toolbar. Type in a Curve Name (optional Source and Description) and click OK.  Note: You can overwrite an existing curve by leaving the curve name the same as the input.
   
   

Also See

• Properties
• Editing Curves
• Editing Tops
• Menus
• Toolbars