Set Grid Scale Dialog Box

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Lets you define horizontal and vertical increments of the grid in pixels, and (for reports and labels) specifies whether the ruler displays in system units or pixels.

This command is available when you work with a report, label, form, or class.

You can set the default for Form Designer in the Forms Tab, Options Dialog Box.

Grid (in pixels)

  • Horizontal
    Specifies the number of pixels per inch horizontally. The range is from 1 to 48 pixels. Use the spinner control or type a number in the edit box.
  • Vertical
    Specifies the number of pixels per inch vertically. The range is from 1 to 48 pixels. Use the spinner control or type a number in the edit box.

Ruler Scale

  • System Default
    Specifies inches or centimeters as the unit of measurement displayed on the ruler, depending on your language setting. This option appears only for reports and labels.
  • Pixels
    Specifies pixels as the unit of measurement displayed on the ruler. This option appears only for reports and labels.

See Also

Form Designer | Forms Tab, Options Dialog Box | Adding, Copying, and Deleting Report Controls | Creating Reports and Labels | Grid Builder