Manipulating Text

To change the default font parameters:

1 Ensure that nothing is selected by clicking an empty region in any diagram.

2 In the Options dialog box, click Font or Font Size. The default font parameters apply to all diagrams.

To change the dimensions of the invisible box containing text in a diagram:

1 Click the text to make the text box's selection handles visible.

2 Left-drag the appropriate selection handle to resize the text box.

To move the invisible box containing text in a diagram using the mouse:

1 Click the text.

2 Left-drag the text to the location.

3 Release the left mouse button.

To move the invisible box containing text in a diagram using the keyboard:

1 Click the text.

2 Use the four arrow keys to move the text box by one pixel in the indicated direction, or press the ctrl key while using the arrow keys to move eight pixels in the desired direction.

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Understanding Model Workspaces

A model workspace is a snapshot of all currently loaded units and open diagrams. By defining one or more workspaces, you can set up your working environment in Rational Rose and return to that environment each time you are ready to work. When you load the workspace, Rose restores the snapshot by loading the specified controlled units and opening the correct diagrams.

If you are working with large models that are divided into many controlled units, you will notice even greater productivity gains by using workspaces to load predefined units and diagrams.