Symbol Libraries

Libraries are used to store lithologic bitmaps that can be used for the strata symbols. Each library contains 18 bitmap symbols. WinFence comes with several previously defined libraries. In addition, any number of new libraries can be created, making the number of lithologic symbols available unlimited.

Each symbol also has a default symbol description stored in the library, which is used when creating legends. When a legend is created the default description can be used for the symbol description of the legend. If this description is then edited in the legend, the new description will only appear in that legend. The new description in the legend will not replace the default description in the library. To change the default description the description must be changed in the library as discussed below. However, the actual symbols are the same in the legend as in the library and if edited in the library the symbols in the legend will change as well.

Libraries are stored in the master project database so that they are accessible by all programs. The format of the master database is Microsoft Access 97. This database is stored in the Main Database Directory.

This chapter describes how to:

1. Create a new library
2. Edit a library
3. Save a library
4. Print a library

These tasks can be performed using menu commands on the Edit menu or buttons on the Library Toolbar.

To make it easier to enter the symbol library data, the Symbol Library toolbar should be turned on if it is not currently displayed. If the Show Symbol Library Toolbar option in the View menu is not checked, click on the option to display the toolbar. If the Symbol Library toolbar is displayed in collapsed mode, then click on the "LIB" button to expand the toolbar.