Notepad

Each time a new variable is created as a result of a measurement or a calculation, a record is added to the notepad automatically. Each record consists of a unique variable name and, possibly, a definition. Measurement records may also contain the name of the figure where the measurement was taken. For example, the following record:

myDistance = |AB| : MyCube

is the result of measuring the distance between points A and B in a figure named MyCube. The distance has been assigned the variable myDistance. The record:

myAngle = <PLX

is a result of measuring an angle. The figure name is not shown since the document currently contains a single figure. The record:

myVolume = volume : Figure1

is the result of measuring the volume of a figure named Figure1. The following record was added after a calculation:

h = 2 * myVolume / myArea

If a variable is pinned, its definition no longer shows on the notepad. For example, if point X is erased, the variable myAngle will be stripped of its definition and the second example above will read:

myAngle

Notepad records are owned by the current document, whether it is a problem or a solution. When the document is saved to a file, the records will likewise be saved to that file.

If the current document is closed, the notepad will be cleared of records. If another document is opened, its notepad records will be displayed instead.

To erase all records from the notepad, select Clear Notepad from the Edit menu. Use caution since this action cannot be undone.

To deselect the notepad records, right click and choose Clear Selection from the popup menu.

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