Editor Workflow
Tools
Nova includes several scene-view tools which make it easier to modify a variety of UIBlock properties. These tools can be selected from the Tools section of the UIBlock Inspector:
UIBlock Tool
Adjust Size, Position, Corner Radius, and Edge Radius.
Note
Corner Radius is only supported on UIBlock2Ds and UIBlock3Ds. Edge Radius is is only supported on UIBlock3Ds.
Padding/Margin Tool
Gradient Tool
Adjust the Center, Radius, and Rotation of a UIBlock2D's Gradient.
Note
The Gradient Tool is only supported on UIBlock2Ds.
Edge Snapping
The UIBlock Tool and Padding/Margin Tool can snap the adjusted content to the edges and centers of other UIBlocks in view.
Note
Edge Snapping can be enabled/disabled in:
Project Settings > Nova > Editor > Edge Snapping.
Inspector
3D Properties Toggle
Toggle visibility of the z-axis properties for Size, Position, Padding and Margin.
Length Color-Coding
Clamped Length properties are color-coded to indicate how they are clamped:
| Color | Clamp |
|---|---|
| Blue | Clamped by the max value. |
| Yellow | Clamped by the min value. |
| Red | Clamped by both min and max. |
Note
Size, Position, Padding and Margin properties all have explicit min/max values which may be hidden behind a dropdown. Corner Radius and Edge Radius are implicitly clamped between 0 (min) and a max value determined by the size of the UIBlock. Gradient Radius, Shadow Blur, and Border Width are all implicitly clamped positive, meaning [0, +∞).
Length Type Swap Shortcut
When a UIBlock editor is active, Ctrl+L will cause all Value-Lengths to display their calculated Percent value, and all Percent-Lengths to display their calculated fixed Value.
Note
The shortcut, which defaults to Ctrl+L, can be remapped under Edit > Shortcuts > Nova > Length Type Swap.
Dropdowns
Properties with an arrow next to them can be expanded to view additional functionality which may be collapsed by default.