
Positioning objects with helper lines...............................................214
The basic drawing shapes...............................................................214
Drawing geometric shapes.............................................................220
Selection modes..............................................................................222
Selecting objects.............................................................................223
Moving and dynamically adjusting an object’s size.........................225
Editing objects................................................................................227
Using styles.....................................................................................230
Special effects.................................................................................230
Combining multiple objects............................................................233
Aids for positioning objects.............................................................234
Editing pictures..............................................................................235
Working with 3D objects.................................................................235
Inserting pictures from other sources.............................................235
Exchanging objects with other programs.......................................236
Chapter 8
Getting Started with Base.......................................................237
Introduction....................................................................................238
Planning a database........................................................................239
Creating a new database................................................................241
Creating database tables................................................................242
Defining relationships.....................................................................253
Creating a database form...............................................................256
Accessing other data sources..........................................................277
Using data sources in OpenOffice.org............................................279
Entering data in a form...................................................................285
Creating queries.............................................................................288
Creating reports..............................................................................298
Chapter 9
Getting Started with Math.....................................................309
What is Math?.................................................................................310
Entering a formula..........................................................................311
Customizations................................................................................316
Formula layout................................................................................319
Common problem areas..................................................................320
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