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--- mycnc:mycnc_configuration_dialogs [2019/08/23 11:26] – ivan
+++ mycnc:mycnc_configuration_dialogs [2019/09/03 13:54] – ivan
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 The colours config window allows the user to customize the visuals of the myCNC application. In this window, presets such as the dark grey and the dark blue themes can be preloaded, or customized completely from the ground up. When the user is satisfied with their particular theme, they can export it by using the Export Colors to File button.
+===Visualisation Colors===
+{{:mycnc:config-072-visualisation-colors.png}}
+The visualisation color settings allow the user to specify the colors that will be used in the program visualization for each of the tools in the program code. This allows the user to set each tool to an easily distinguishable color:
+{{:mycnc:2019-08-26-colours.png}}
+  * Tool Number specifies the particular tool assigned to the color
+  * Width specifies the 2D width line, alpha specifies the 3D opacity (0 for transparent, 255 for opaque).
+  * Highlights are currently supported for 2D profiles only (such as plasma), and allow the user to highlight a certain tool path by clicking upon it.
 ===Popup Messages===
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 The following settings are available:
-  * Encoder resolution for each particular encoder number
+  * Encoder resolution for each particular encoder number.
   * The current encoder value is displayed on this screen. This is the fastest way to check if the encoder is connected/working - for example, turning an MPG wheel handle should immediately change the current encoder value in this field for the selected encoder.
   * Z-position is displayed