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− | ||Narration | + | ||'''Narration''' |
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− | ||Welcome to the Spoken Tutorial on | + | ||Welcome to the '''Spoken Tutorial''' on how to '''create''' '''Simple Drawings''' in '''LibreOffice Draw'''. |
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− | ||In this tutorial you will learn how to create simple drawings using: | + | ||In this tutorial, you will learn how to create simple drawings using: |
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− | ||Basic shapes such as lines, arrows and rectangles | + | ||'''Basic shapes''' such as lines, arrows and rectangles. |
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||Basic geometric shapes, symbols, stars and banners. | ||Basic geometric shapes, symbols, stars and banners. | ||
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− | ||You will also learn how to:Select, move and delete an object. | + | ||You will also learn how to: Select, move and delete an object. |
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− | ||Use the ruler to set margins and the align toolbar to position objects. | + | ||Use the '''ruler''' to set margins and the '''align''' toolbar to position objects. |
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− | ||Here we are using Ubuntu Linux version 10.04 and LibreOffice Suite version 3.3.4. | + | ||Here, we are using:'''Ubuntu Linux''' version ''10.04''' and '''LibreOffice Suite''' version '''3.3.4'''. |
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− | ||Let us define the word Object. | + | ||Let us define the word '''Object'''. |
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− | ||The term “Object” denotes shapes or group of shapes used in Draw such as lines, squares, arrows, flowcharts and so on. | + | ||The term “Object” denotes shapes or group of shapes used in '''Draw''' such as lines, squares, arrows, flowcharts and so on. |
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− | ||All the shapes shown in this slide are referred to as | + | ||All the shapes shown in this '''slide''' are referred to as '''object'''s. |
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− | ||00 | + | ||00:59 |
− | || Let us open the file | + | ||Let us open the file “'''WaterCycle'''” that we have saved on the Desktop. |
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− | ||01 | + | ||01:04 |
||We will first learn how to select an object. | ||We will first learn how to select an object. | ||
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||Let’s say, we want to select the cloud. So, we will simply click on it. | ||Let’s say, we want to select the cloud. So, we will simply click on it. | ||
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− | ||On doing so, eight | + | ||On doing so, eight '''handle'''s become visible. |
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− | ||Handles Handles are the small blue or green squares that appear on the sides of the selected object. | + | ||'''Handles'''-Handles are the small blue or green squares that appear on the sides of the selected object. |
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− | ||01 | + | ||01:22 |
− | ||You will learn more about handles and their use in the later tutorials. | + | ||You will learn more about the handles and their use in the later tutorials. |
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− | ||01 | + | ||01:27 |
||Let’s add some more objects to our drawing. | ||Let’s add some more objects to our drawing. | ||
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− | ||01 | + | ||01:30 |
||Let us add a rectangle to represent the ground. | ||Let us add a rectangle to represent the ground. | ||
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− | ||In the Drawing toolbar, click on | + | ||In the '''Drawing toolbar''', click on '''Basic shapes''' and then click on '''Rectangle'''. |
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− | ||01 | + | ||01:39 |
− | ||Now move the cursor to the page. You will see | + | ||Now, move the cursor to the '''page'''. You will see a plus sign with a capital 'I'. |
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− | ||01 | + | ||01:45 |
− | ||Hold the left mouse button and drag to draw a rectangle. | + | ||Hold the left '''mouse button''' and drag it to draw a rectangle. |
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− | ||01 | + | ||01:50 |
− | ||Now release the mouse button. | + | ||Now, release the '''mouse button'''. |
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||Next, let us draw some arrows to show the movement of water vapour from the ground to the cloud. | ||Next, let us draw some arrows to show the movement of water vapour from the ground to the cloud. | ||
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− | ||To draw a line, click on | + | ||To draw a line, click on '''Line''' in the '''Drawing''' toolbar. |
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− | ||Move the cursor to the page. | + | ||Move the cursor to the '''page'''. |
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||You will see a plus sign with a slanting dash. | ||You will see a plus sign with a slanting dash. | ||
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− | || Hold the left button of the mouse and drag from top to bottom. | + | || Hold the left button of the '''mouse''' and drag from top to bottom. |
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− | ||02 | + | ||02:15 |
||You have drawn a straight line! | ||You have drawn a straight line! | ||
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− | ||A line has two | + | ||A line has two '''handle'''s. |
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||Now, let us add an arrowhead to the line. | ||Now, let us add an arrowhead to the line. | ||
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||We shall select the line now. | ||We shall select the line now. | ||
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− | ||Right-click to view the context menu and click on | + | ||Right-click to view the context menu and click on '''Line'''. |
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− | ||You will see the | + | ||You will see the “'''Line'''” dialog-box. Now, click on the '''Arrow styles''' tab and then click on the '''Arrow style''' drop-down. |
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− | ||This displays the available | + | ||This displays the available “'''Arrow styles'''”. |
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− | ||Select the first option named | + | ||Select the first option named '''Arrow'''. |
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− | ||Click on OK. | + | ||Click on '''OK'''. |
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||This will add the selected style of arrowheads to both ends of the line. | ||This will add the selected style of arrowheads to both ends of the line. | ||
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||But we need an arrowhead on only one end of the line. | ||But we need an arrowhead on only one end of the line. | ||
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− | ||So first we will undo this change by pressing | + | ||So, first we will '''undo''' this change by pressing '''Ctrl+Z'''. |
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− | ||Right-click again to view the context menu. | + | ||Right-click again to view the context-menu. |
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− | ||Now, click on the | + | ||Now, click on the '''Line''' tab. |
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− | ||Here, under | + | ||Here, under '''Arrow Styles''', you will see the field named '''“Style”'''. |
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− | ||You see two drop-down boxes | + | ||You see two drop-down boxes, one for each end of the line. |
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− | ||Click on the left drop-down box and select | + | ||Click on the left drop-down box and select '''Arrow'''. |
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− | ||In the right drop-down box, select | + | ||In the right drop-down box, select '''none'''. |
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− | ||Click on OK. | + | ||Click on '''OK'''. |
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||Note that an arrowhead has been added to the top end of the line. | ||Note that an arrowhead has been added to the top end of the line. | ||
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− | ||We can also draw arrows using the “Lines and Arrows” option. | + | ||We can also draw arrows using the '''“Lines and Arrows”''' option. |
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− | ||Let us draw two more arrows next to this arrow. | + | ||Let us draw two more arrows, next to this arrow. |
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− | ||From the Drawing toolbar >> click on Lines and | + | ||From the '''Drawing''' toolbar >> click on '''Lines and Arrows''' and select '''Line Starts with Arrow'''. |
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− | ||Move the cursor to the Draw page. | + | ||Move the cursor to the '''Draw page'''. |
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− | ||Hold the left button of the mouse and drag from | + | ||Hold the left button of the '''mouse''' and drag from top to bottom. |
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||It is easier to draw an arrow this way, is it not? | ||It is easier to draw an arrow this way, is it not? | ||
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||Let us add one more arrow in the same manner. | ||Let us add one more arrow in the same manner. | ||
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||Pause this tutorial and do this assignment. | ||Pause this tutorial and do this assignment. | ||
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− | ||In your file | + | ||In your file “'''MyWaterCycle'''”, draw a line. |
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− | ||04 | + | ||04:13 |
− | ||Select the line and open the Line dialog box. | + | ||Select the line and open the '''Line''' dialog-box. |
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− | ||Under the Line Properties field, change style, color, width and transparency for lines. | + | ||Under the '''Line Properties''' field, change '''style, color, width''' and '''transparency''' for lines. |
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− | ||Under the Arrow Styles field, change the arrow styles. | + | ||Under the '''Arrow Styles''' field, change the arrow styles. |
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||Next, let us draw a star. | ||Next, let us draw a star. | ||
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− | ||Go to the Drawing toolbar and click on the small black triangle next to | + | ||Go to the '''Drawing toolbar''' and click on the small black triangle next to '''Stars'''. |
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− | ||04 | + | ||04:37 |
− | ||Let us select | + | ||Let us select '''5 Point Star'''. |
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− | ||Now place the cursor next to the cloud. | + | ||Now, place the cursor next to the cloud. |
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− | ||Hold the left button of the mouse and drag to the left | + | ||Hold the left button of the '''mouse''' and drag to the left. |
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− | ||04 | + | ||04:48 |
||You have drawn a star! | ||You have drawn a star! | ||
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− | ||Now let us learn how to move and delete objects. | + | ||Now, let us learn how to move and delete objects. |
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||To move an object, just select it and drag it to the desired location. | ||To move an object, just select it and drag it to the desired location. | ||
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− | ||Now release the mouse button. | + | ||Now, release the '''mouse''' button. |
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− | ||05 | + | ||05:02 |
− | ||You can also use the up, down and side arrow keys on the keyboard to move an object. | + | ||You can also use the '''up, down''' and '''side arrow''' keys on the keyboard to move an object. |
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||Moving objects is simple, isn't it? | ||Moving objects is simple, isn't it? | ||
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− | ||To delete an object, just select it and then press the Delete key on the keyboard. | + | ||To delete an object, just select it and then press the '''Delete''' key on the keyboard. |
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||The object is deleted. Isn't it simple? | ||The object is deleted. Isn't it simple? | ||
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− | ||05 | + | ||05:20 |
− | ||Now | + | ||Now let us learn about the basic aids - the '''Ruler''' and the '''Align''' toolbar. |
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− | ||The Ruler is used to set up page margins | + | ||The '''Ruler''' is used to set up page margins and modify the units of measurement. |
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− | ||05 | + | ||05:31 |
− | ||The Align toolbar is used to position objects. | + | ||The '''Align''' toolbar is used to position objects. |
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− | ||The Ruler is displayed on the top and on the left side of the Draw workspace. | + | ||The '''Ruler''' is displayed on the top and on the left side of the '''Draw workspace'''. |
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− | ||05 | + | ||05:40 |
− | ||To set the measurement units, right-click the Ruler on the top. | + | ||To set the measurement units, right-click the '''Ruler''' on the top. |
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||You will see a list of measurement units. | ||You will see a list of measurement units. | ||
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− | ||Click on | + | ||Click on '''Centimeter'''. |
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− | ||The measurement unit for the top ruler is now set to centimeter | + | ||The measurement unit for the top ruler is now set to centimeter. |
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||Similarly, let us set the measurement for the ruler on the left. | ||Similarly, let us set the measurement for the ruler on the left. | ||
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||To make sure that the objects are drawn to scale, always set the same units of measurements for both rulers. | ||To make sure that the objects are drawn to scale, always set the same units of measurements for both rulers. | ||
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− | ||You will notice that the active ruler is in the color white. | + | ||You will notice that the active ruler is in the color- white. |
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− | ||The ends of the ruler represent the page | + | ||The ends of the ruler represent the page margin values that we set in '''Page Setup'''. |
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− | ||Let us see how the Ruler displays measurements for objects. | + | ||Let us see how the '''Ruler''' displays measurements for objects. |
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||Select the cloud. | ||Select the cloud. | ||
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||Can you see two small start and end marks on the ruler? | ||Can you see two small start and end marks on the ruler? | ||
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||These define the edges of the cloud. | ||These define the edges of the cloud. | ||
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||If you move these marks on the ruler, you will notice that the figure changes accordingly. | ||If you move these marks on the ruler, you will notice that the figure changes accordingly. | ||
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− | ||The ruler shows the size of an object on the page | + | ||The ruler shows the size of an object on the '''page'''. |
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||It also enables us to position an object on the page and displays page boundaries. | ||It also enables us to position an object on the page and displays page boundaries. | ||
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− | ||06 | + | ||06:49 |
− | ||Let us move on to the next basic aid - Align toolbar. | + | ||Let us move on to the next basic aid - '''Align''' toolbar. |
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− | ||We use the | + | ||We use the '''Align''' toolbar to align the selected object to the left, right, top, bottom and centre. |
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− | ||To enable the | + | ||To enable the '''Align''' toolbar, go to the '''Main Menu''' and click '''View'''. |
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− | ||Under the | + | ||Under the '''View''' menu, click '''Toolbars'''. |
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||You will see the list of toolbars. | ||You will see the list of toolbars. | ||
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− | ||Click | + | ||Click '''Align'''. |
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− | ||You will see the | + | ||You will see the '''Align''' toolbar. |
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− | ||Let us now see how an object is aligned when we use different Align options. | + | ||Let us now see, how an object is aligned when we use different '''Align''' options. |
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||Let us select the cloud. | ||Let us select the cloud. | ||
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− | ||On the | + | ||On the '''Align''' toolbar, click '''Left'''. |
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||The cloud is aligned to the left. | ||The cloud is aligned to the left. | ||
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− | ||Let us now understand the difference between the two options | + | ||Let us now understand the difference between the two options '''Centered''' and '''Centre'''. |
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− | ||We shall align the circle to | + | ||We shall align the circle to '''Centre''' and then to '''Centered'''. |
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− | ||First let us align the circle to the | + | ||First, let us align the circle to the '''Right'''. |
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− | ||Let’s select the circle | + | ||Let’s select the circle and on the '''Align''' toolbar, click '''Right'''. |
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− | ||Now, on the Align toolbar, click | + | ||Now, on the '''Align''' toolbar, click '''Centre'''. |
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||The circle is aligned to the centre position. | ||The circle is aligned to the centre position. | ||
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− | ||The option | + | ||The option '''Centre''' centres the object exactly between the top and bottom margins of the page. |
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||It does not move the object with respect to the page-width. | ||It does not move the object with respect to the page-width. | ||
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− | ||Now, from the Align toolbar, let us select | + | ||Now, from the '''Align''' toolbar, let us select '''Centered'''. |
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− | ||The circle is aligned to the centre of the page. | + | ||The circle is aligned to the centre of the '''page'''. |
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− | ||The option | + | ||The option '''Centered''' aligns the circle to the centre of the '''page'''. |
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||It moves the object with respect to the top and bottom margins and the page-width. | ||It moves the object with respect to the top and bottom margins and the page-width. | ||
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||Now, we shall move the objects back to their correct positions as per our sample drawing. | ||Now, we shall move the objects back to their correct positions as per our sample drawing. | ||
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− | ||Remember to save the file before you close it. | + | ||Remember to '''save''' the file before you close it. |
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||Here is another assignment for you. | ||Here is another assignment for you. | ||
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− | ||In MyWaterCycle file, add a page. | + | ||In '''MyWaterCycle''' file, add a '''page'''. |
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||Create these two figures. | ||Create these two figures. | ||
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||Move them using the arrow keys. | ||Move them using the arrow keys. | ||
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||Select any object you have drawn and delete it. | ||Select any object you have drawn and delete it. | ||
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||Use the ruler to measure the size of some the objects. | ||Use the ruler to measure the size of some the objects. | ||
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− | ||Then use the | + | ||Then use the '''Align''' toolbar and align the objects to the centre of the '''page'''. |
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||This brings us to the end of this tutorial on LibreOffice Draw. | ||This brings us to the end of this tutorial on LibreOffice Draw. | ||
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− | ||In this tutorial you have learnt how to create simple drawings using: | + | ||In this tutorial, you have learnt how to create simple drawings using: |
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− | | | + | |Basic shapes such as lines, arrows, and rectangles. |
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− | + | |Basic geometric shapes, symbols, stars and banners. | |
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− | ||You learnt to select and delete an object | + | ||You learnt to select and delete an object |
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− | || | + | ||and use the '''ruler''' and the '''align''' toolbar to position objects. |
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− | ||Watch the video available at http://spoken-tutorial.org/What_is_a_Spoken_Tutorial | + | ||Watch the video available at the following link:http://spoken-tutorial.org/What_is_a_Spoken_Tutorial |
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− | ||It | + | ||It summarizes the Spoken Tutorial project. |
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− | ||If you do not have good bandwidth, you can download and watch it | + | ||If you do not have good bandwidth, you can download and watch it. |
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− | ||The Spoken Tutorial | + | ||The Spoken Tutorial project team: |
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− | ||Spoken Tutorial Project is a part of the Talk to a Teacher project | + | ||'''Spoken Tutorial''' Project is a part of the '''Talk to a Teacher''' project. |
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Latest revision as of 15:14, 23 March 2017
Time | Narration |
00:02 | Welcome to the Spoken Tutorial on how to create Simple Drawings in LibreOffice Draw. |
00:08 | In this tutorial, you will learn how to create simple drawings using: |
00:13 | Basic shapes such as lines, arrows and rectangles. |
00:17 | Basic geometric shapes, symbols, stars and banners. |
00:22 | You will also learn how to: Select, move and delete an object. |
00:27 | Use the ruler to set margins and the align toolbar to position objects. |
00:33 | Here, we are using:'Ubuntu Linux version 10.04 and LibreOffice Suite version 3.3.4. |
00:42 | Let us define the word Object. |
00:44 | The term “Object” denotes shapes or group of shapes used in Draw such as lines, squares, arrows, flowcharts and so on. |
00:55 | All the shapes shown in this slide are referred to as objects. |
00:59 | Let us open the file “WaterCycle” that we have saved on the Desktop. |
01:04 | We will first learn how to select an object. |
01:08 | Let’s say, we want to select the cloud. So, we will simply click on it. |
01:13 | On doing so, eight handles become visible. |
01:16 | Handles-Handles are the small blue or green squares that appear on the sides of the selected object. |
01:22 | You will learn more about the handles and their use in the later tutorials. |
01:27 | Let’s add some more objects to our drawing. |
01:30 | Let us add a rectangle to represent the ground. |
01:34 | In the Drawing toolbar, click on Basic shapes and then click on Rectangle. |
01:39 | Now, move the cursor to the page. You will see a plus sign with a capital 'I'. |
01:45 | Hold the left mouse button and drag it to draw a rectangle. |
01:50 | Now, release the mouse button. |
01:52 | Next, let us draw some arrows to show the movement of water vapour from the ground to the cloud. |
02:00 | To draw a line, click on Line in the Drawing toolbar. |
02:04 | Move the cursor to the page. |
02:06 | You will see a plus sign with a slanting dash. |
02:10 | Hold the left button of the mouse and drag from top to bottom. |
02:15 | You have drawn a straight line! |
02:17 | A line has two handles. |
02:20 | Now, let us add an arrowhead to the line. |
02:23 | We shall select the line now. |
02:25 | Right-click to view the context menu and click on Line. |
02:30 | You will see the “Line” dialog-box. Now, click on the Arrow styles tab and then click on the Arrow style drop-down. |
02:39 | This displays the available “Arrow styles”. |
02:43 | Select the first option named Arrow. |
02:46 | Click on OK. |
02:48 | This will add the selected style of arrowheads to both ends of the line. |
02:52 | But we need an arrowhead on only one end of the line. |
02:57 | So, first we will undo this change by pressing Ctrl+Z. |
03:02 | Right-click again to view the context-menu. |
03:05 | Now, click on the Line tab. |
03:09 | Here, under Arrow Styles, you will see the field named “Style”. |
03:14 | You see two drop-down boxes, one for each end of the line. |
03:19 | Click on the left drop-down box and select Arrow. |
03:23 | In the right drop-down box, select none. |
03:26 | Click on OK. |
03:28 | Note that an arrowhead has been added to the top end of the line. |
03:33 | We can also draw arrows using the “Lines and Arrows” option. |
03:38 | Let us draw two more arrows, next to this arrow. |
03:42 | From the Drawing toolbar >> click on Lines and Arrows and select Line Starts with Arrow. |
03:48 | Move the cursor to the Draw page. |
03:51 | Hold the left button of the mouse and drag from top to bottom. |
03:56 | It is easier to draw an arrow this way, is it not? |
04:00 | Let us add one more arrow in the same manner. |
04:06 | Pause this tutorial and do this assignment. |
04:09 | In your file “MyWaterCycle”, draw a line. |
04:13 | Select the line and open the Line dialog-box. |
04:16 | Under the Line Properties field, change style, color, width and transparency for lines. |
04:24 | Under the Arrow Styles field, change the arrow styles. |
04:28 | Next, let us draw a star. |
04:31 | Go to the Drawing toolbar and click on the small black triangle next to Stars. |
04:37 | Let us select 5 Point Star. |
04:41 | Now, place the cursor next to the cloud. |
04:44 | Hold the left button of the mouse and drag to the left. |
04:48 | You have drawn a star! |
04:50 | Now, let us learn how to move and delete objects. |
04:54 | To move an object, just select it and drag it to the desired location. |
04:59 | Now, release the mouse button. |
05:02 | You can also use the up, down and side arrow keys on the keyboard to move an object. |
05:08 | Moving objects is simple, isn't it? |
05:11 | To delete an object, just select it and then press the Delete key on the keyboard. |
05:17 | The object is deleted. Isn't it simple? |
05:20 | Now let us learn about the basic aids - the Ruler and the Align toolbar. |
05:26 | The Ruler is used to set up page margins and modify the units of measurement. |
05:31 | The Align toolbar is used to position objects. |
05:35 | The Ruler is displayed on the top and on the left side of the Draw workspace. |
05:40 | To set the measurement units, right-click the Ruler on the top. |
05:45 | You will see a list of measurement units. |
05:48 | Click on Centimeter. |
05:50 | The measurement unit for the top ruler is now set to centimeter. |
05:55 | Similarly, let us set the measurement for the ruler on the left. |
06:00 | To make sure that the objects are drawn to scale, always set the same units of measurements for both rulers. |
06:08 | You will notice that the active ruler is in the color- white. |
06:12 | The ends of the ruler represent the page margin values that we set in Page Setup. |
06:19 | Let us see how the Ruler displays measurements for objects. |
06:23 | Select the cloud. |
06:25 | Can you see two small start and end marks on the ruler? |
06:29 | These define the edges of the cloud. |
06:32 | If you move these marks on the ruler, you will notice that the figure changes accordingly. |
06:38 | The ruler shows the size of an object on the page. |
06:42 | It also enables us to position an object on the page and displays page boundaries. |
06:49 | Let us move on to the next basic aid - Align toolbar. |
06:53 | We use the Align toolbar to align the selected object to the left, right, top, bottom and centre. |
07:01 | To enable the Align toolbar, go to the Main Menu and click View. |
07:07 | Under the View menu, click Toolbars. |
07:11 | You will see the list of toolbars. |
07:13 | Click Align. |
07:15 | You will see the Align toolbar. |
07:18 | Let us now see, how an object is aligned when we use different Align options. |
07:24 | Let us select the cloud. |
07:26 | On the Align toolbar, click Left. |
07:29 | The cloud is aligned to the left. |
07:32 | Let us now understand the difference between the two options Centered and Centre. |
07:38 | We shall align the circle to Centre and then to Centered. |
07:43 | First, let us align the circle to the Right. |
07:47 | Let’s select the circle and on the Align toolbar, click Right. |
07:52 | Now, on the Align toolbar, click Centre. |
07:56 | The circle is aligned to the centre position. |
07:59 | The option Centre centres the object exactly between the top and bottom margins of the page. |
08:06 | It does not move the object with respect to the page-width. |
08:10 | Now, from the Align toolbar, let us select Centered. |
08:15 | The circle is aligned to the centre of the page. |
08:18 | The option Centered aligns the circle to the centre of the page. |
08:23 | It moves the object with respect to the top and bottom margins and the page-width. |
08:33 | Now, we shall move the objects back to their correct positions as per our sample drawing. |
08:40 | Remember to save the file before you close it. |
08:43 | Here is another assignment for you. |
08:46 | In MyWaterCycle file, add a page. |
08:50 | Create these two figures. |
08:53 | Move them using the arrow keys. |
08:55 | Select any object you have drawn and delete it. |
08:59 | Use the ruler to measure the size of some the objects. |
09:04 | Then use the Align toolbar and align the objects to the centre of the page. |
09:11 | This brings us to the end of this tutorial on LibreOffice Draw. |
09:15 | In this tutorial, you have learnt how to create simple drawings using: |
09:19 | Basic shapes such as lines, arrows, and rectangles. |
09:24 | Basic geometric shapes, symbols, stars and banners. |
09:29 | You learnt to select and delete an object |
09:32 | and use the ruler and the align toolbar to position objects. |
09:37 | Watch the video available at the following link:http://spoken-tutorial.org/What_is_a_Spoken_Tutorial |
09:41 | It summarizes the Spoken Tutorial project. |
09:44 | If you do not have good bandwidth, you can download and watch it. |
09:48 | The Spoken Tutorial project team: |
09:51 | Conducts workshops using spoken tutorials. |
09:54 | Gives certificates for those who pass an online test. |
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10:04 | Spoken Tutorial Project is a part of the Talk to a Teacher project. |
10:09 | It is supported by the National Mission on Education through ICT, MHRD, Government of India. |
10:17 | More information on this mission is available at:http://spoken-tutorial.org/NMEICT-Intro |
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