[REQ] Copy-and-paste Navigation Map marks

Karl Heinrich · 06-28-13, 08:24 AM

After waffling about manual navigation here, I was wondering if it was possible (or if it's been done already) to create a tool or function on the nav map that allows you to clone existing marks on the map.

So, for example if I drew a protractor angle or a ruler line on the map, would it be possible to copy and paste this drawn "object" elsewhere on the map?

Effectively it would act as a virtual parallel rule...

Many thanks for your time everyone

don1reed · 06-28-13, 11:08 PM

Hi KH,

I believe you can simulate the parallel rules by drawing a line with the existing ruler tool, then by tracing over the drawn line with the compass tool, then moving the compass' congruent line anywhere on the map. Hope that helps.

Karl Heinrich · 06-29-13, 06:03 PM

Thanks very much Don, this is essentially what I've been doing - using the ruler as a construction line effectively. I'm just very lazy, what can I say...

don1reed · 06-29-13, 09:51 PM

LOL Karl.

At my age, the lazy is built in. cheers.

06-28-13, 08:24 AM	#1
Karl Heinrich Soundman Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 146 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 2	[REQ] Copy-and-paste Navigation Map marks After waffling about manual navigation here, I was wondering if it was possible (or if it's been done already) to create a tool or function on the nav map that allows you to clone existing marks on the map. So, for example if I drew a protractor angle or a ruler line on the map, would it be possible to copy and paste this drawn "object" elsewhere on the map? Effectively it would act as a virtual parallel rule... Many thanks for your time everyone __________________ “Die Südfrüchte runter vom Kartentisch. Auf Bananen kann ich nicht navigieren.”

06-28-13, 11:08 PM	#2
don1reed Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Valhalla: Silent Generation Posts: 1,149 Downloads: 910 Uploads: 0	Hi KH, I believe you can simulate the parallel rules by drawing a line with the existing ruler tool, then by tracing over the drawn line with the compass tool, then moving the compass' congruent line anywhere on the map. Hope that helps. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. ~ George Orwell

06-29-13, 06:03 PM	#3
Karl Heinrich Soundman Join Date: Nov 2012 Posts: 146 Downloads: 60 Uploads: 2	Thanks very much Don, this is essentially what I've been doing - using the ruler as a construction line effectively. I'm just very lazy, what can I say... __________________ “Die Südfrüchte runter vom Kartentisch. Auf Bananen kann ich nicht navigieren.”

06-29-13, 09:51 PM	#4
don1reed Ace of the Deep Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Valhalla: Silent Generation Posts: 1,149 Downloads: 910 Uploads: 0	LOL Karl. At my age, the lazy is built in. cheers. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] During times of universal deceit, telling the truth becomes a revolutionary act. ~ George Orwell