The DataWindow painter provides a grid and a ruler to help you align controls.
To use the grid and the ruler
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Select Design>Options from the menu bar.
The DataWindow Options dialog box displays. The Alignment Grid box contains the alignment grid options.
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Use the options as needed:
Option
Meaning
Snap to Grid
Make controls snap to a grid position when you place them or move them.
Show Grid
Show or hide the grid when the workspace displays.
X
Specify the size (width) of the grid cells.
Y
Specify the size (height) of the grid cells.
Show Ruler
Show a ruler. The ruler uses the units of measurement specified in the Style dialog box. See Changing the DataWindow object style.
Your choices for the grid and the ruler are saved and used the next time you start PowerBuilder.
