Default element size

[cornelian]

How can i set default element size( used with Alt-Z) ?

[qwerty]

Haven't tried, but a template package comes to mind.

q.

[Nizam]

How can i set default element size( used with Alt-Z) ?

Template package helps  to influence the size.

However, you are saying the 'Alt + z' is not working or you aren't able to find it?

[RoyC]

No, I believe that Cornelian is saying that Ctrl+Z puts elements at their default size, but where does the user define what the default size is?

I am willing to stand corrected, but I think the default size in EA 'out-of-the-box' is system-defined, and the user cannot define it. However, the default size is generally the smallest 'empty' size, and the system automatically enlarges the element to give the best fit for its contents as it gains features and properties. The user can drag the borders to make the element larger and - if they have done that - smaller again.

If you are a technology developer, you can define default size as the system setting for your own elements in their shape scripts, using the defsize (width, height) method.

[Nizam]

No, I believe that Cornelian is saying that Ctrl+Z puts elements at their default size, but where does the user define what the default size is?

Ah!, makes sense, however Alt+Z is the best size (rather than default size), I think its case by case basis (depending on whats displayed). and its best handled by the system.

Setting a default size for an element is either a Template package (relatively easy) or Shapescript.

[Graham_Moir]

A template package is a good approach, but attributes defined there will only affect an element at the time it is created. 

[RoyC]

Cornelian asked what might appear to be a simple and specific question, but our responses demonstrate that there are a few variations on the theme. Have any of the responses helped you, Cornelian? What (type of) elements did you want to set the 'default size' for?

[wzr]

Hello,
can anyone tell me how to set the size for elements in the template package?
The template package works fine for me for colors, tags and some other stuff but the size of the elements is ignored.

Im trying to define the size the same way like for colors: in the only diagram in my template package -> just changing the size graphically.
Is there another possibility to set the size? Or maybe the size is overwritten by another preference?

Thank you!