The Main Menu
All the functionality of Cinderella is accessible through the main menu. You will get to know the menu items and how to use them while reading this manual. This little section provides only a rough overview of the different parts of the program that are accessible through the main menu.
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The main menu |
File
In the file menu you can find the usual operations for loading and saving constructions. Unlike the old version of Cinderella,
Cinderella.2 is able to handle several constructions in the same application.
In the file menu you also have access to various ways of exporting a drawing. You can generate different kinds of image formats, send your drawing to a printer, or create an interactive html page from it.
Edit
This menu contains tools for copying and pasting parts of a construction. Furthermore, several selection devices are offered. Here you will also find access to the
inspector.
Modes
The modes menu contains a collection of all items that can be constructed. Here you will find construction tools for all geometric operations, as well as construction tools for the
CindyLab objects. The most important ones of these modes are also accessible via
toolbars.
Views
Here you can open different views on your construction. For details consult the section
Views. Here you can also open the Information Window.
Scripting
This menu item gives you access to the various ways to attach
CindyScript code to your construction.
Configuration
Here you can choose the type of geometry you are working in (the default is
Euclidean geometry, but you can also work in
hyperbolic geometry or
elliptic geometry). For details on geometries, please consult the section
Geometries. Also you can choose the default formats in which units and equations should be displayed.
Help
References to online help, updates, and licensing issues.