Adding Graphics and Text

Adding graphics (an image or a simple schematic) and explanatory text to the graphics pane The primary portion of the GoldSim interface, where the graphical depiction of the model is shown. is one of the most powerful and straightforward ways to document and explain a model.

The Graphical Tools toolbar in GoldSim provides access to a number of buttons for adding images, graphics and text to your model:

The Graphical Tools toolbar is present by default to the right of the Element Categories toolbar (in the image above it is floating).

The first button in the toolbar can be used to insert various shapes and objects:

The second button can be used to insert text, images and hyperlinks:

The same functions can also be accessed under Graphics|Insert in the main menu.

The topics below describe how to add and edit graphic objects, text and images.