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Scroll Bars and the Overlay Tool in xScope 4
I'm using xScope's Overlay tool, but whenever my browser's scroll bars are displayed the overlay's measurements are off. This is a bug we're aware of and might be able to fix in a future release. The difficulty is in being able to detect when exactly the browser's toolbars are displayed, which is what creates the in…
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Condensing xScope's Menu Bar Icons
Can I condense the tools in the menu bar? You can condense the menu bar tools down into one icon from xScope's general preferences. Open the preferences by going to xScope -> Preferences. If you're using xScope 2 or 3, go to the General tab. If you're using xScope 4, go to the Access tab. From there, select the "Use…
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Taking a Screenshot with the Dimensions Tool
How do I take a screenshot with the Dimensions tool? When you've made a measurement with the laser in the Dimensions tool, you can quickly take a screenshot with the global hot key cmd-shift-7. To create a frame or guides with the current measurement, use cmd-shift-6 or cmd-shift-8.
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Differences between xScope on the Mac App Store and Iconfactory Website
So, I can buy xScope on the Mac App Store, or I can purchase it through the Iconfactory's website. Is either version better than the other? What's the difference there? There are some minor, but important, differences between the Mac App Store version of xScope and the one we sell on our website. On one hand, the M…
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Trouble Connecting to the Mirror Tool
I'm having problems connecting the Mirror app to my Mac. Networking Issues First, check to make sure both your iOS device and your Mac are on the same network. For example, if your Mac is using Wi-Fi and your iPhone is on 3G, you won't see the Mac listed on the iPhone. You'll have the fewest problems if the Mac a…
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Changing Image Scale in the Mirror Tool
Can I change the scale of the image displayed in the Mirror Tool? The Mirror app provides a live view of the screen on your computer, and currently you can pinch to zoom out to 50%, 100% and 200% scale. You can also switch between these scales by pressing the zoom button on the Mirror app's control panel, or doubl…
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Changing Tool Colors
How do I change the color in the Dimensions, Screens, Guides, Frames, and Crosshair tools? Different aspects of xScope's UI show up on screen in a certain default color. These colors can be changed from xScope's preferences pane. You can open the preferences by going to xScope -> Preferences. Under the tab for eac…
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Adjusting Linea Sketch's Palette Size & Position
Can I re-position or resize the Linea Sketch's tool palettes? Yes, open Linea's in-app settings from the Project Organizer view by tapping on the Settings gear icon at the upper left of the screen. From there you can toggle to put the Tools & Layers palettes on the left side of the iPad screen instead of the right. …
