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To set/unset the help layer flag of a layer, use the layer edit dialog (Main Menu: Layer -> Edit Layer), or the printer icon before the layer name in layer widget showing the list of layers. | To set/unset the help layer flag of a layer, use the layer edit dialog (Main Menu: Layer -> Edit Layer), or the printer icon before the layer name in layer widget showing the list of layers. | ||
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| + | ===Lessons in using LibreCAD for knitting patterns=== | ||
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| + | LibreCAD user Harry Guetter [http://forum.librecad.org/template/NamlServlet.jtp?macro=user_nodes&user=339056 umbauwfb] has authored some lessons about using LibreCAD for drawing knitting patterns. | ||
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| + | These lessons may also be useful in learning how to use LibreCAD for other purposes. | ||
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| + | The lessons are in PDF format and because they are to big for the Wiki, please find them in Harry's [https://app.box.com/s/i0cv6gvgbwlspqnd3pux/1/1128879663 Box.com area]. | ||
Latest revision as of 21:46, 11 November 2014
Content added to LibreCAD_users_Manual.
Please add updates there as well!
Contents
New Features in 2.0 Series
Help Layer
A "Help Layer" is designed to hold geometry construction lines:
A HelpLayer won't appear on printout;
All straight lines of a HelpLayer are infinite in length.
To set/unset the help layer flag of a layer, use the layer edit dialog (Main Menu: Layer -> Edit Layer), or the printer icon before the layer name in layer widget showing the list of layers.
HowTos
Lessons in using LibreCAD for knitting patterns
LibreCAD user Harry Guetter umbauwfb has authored some lessons about using LibreCAD for drawing knitting patterns.
These lessons may also be useful in learning how to use LibreCAD for other purposes.
The lessons are in PDF format and because they are to big for the Wiki, please find them in Harry's Box.com area.
