OpenOffice.org 2.0.x Draw ClueSheet Contents

Getting Started: OpenOffice.org Draw Interface

Cursor Types
Select
Text Insert
Resize
etc. Draw
Rotate

Working with Shapes and Lines
Create shapes
Add or change line style, color, and width
Add or change a shadow
Add or change fill color
Add or change gradient fill
Add texture (fills such as stone, sky, grass, etc.)
Change shape of object

Working with Text
Create a connected text label for a line or shape
Create a separate text label
Change a font, typeface, size, or color

Manipulating Objects or Shapes
Rotate an object
Group/ungroup objects
Bring to front/Send to back
Connect objects
Merge objects
Align objects
Distribute objects

Working with 3D Objects
Draw a 3D object
Convert a 2D object into a 3D object
Change the appearance of a 3D object
Change illumination

Using Graphics from the OpenOffice.org Gallery
Import objects from the Gallery
Add your own items to the Gallery

Customizing OpenOffice.org Draw
Set default fill color
Set default line color
Set default line size
Set default line style
Create your own gradient fill
Import your own bitmap texture
Import a custom color palette

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