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About the dynamic toolbar

Use the dynamic toolbar to write and draw in digital ink, convert handwriting to text and take screen captures. The dynamic toolbar works with the desktop and all applications. However, some of its options vary from application to application.

Opening the dynamic toolbar

Before opening the dynamic toolbar, start SMART Ink (see Starting SMART Ink) and connect your computer to a SMART interactive product.

ClosedTo open the dynamic toolbar when connected to a SMART Board 8000i‑G5 series interactive flat panel

ClosedTo open the dynamic toolbar when connected to a SMART Board 8000i‑G3 or 8000i‑G4 series interactive flat panel

ClosedTo open the dynamic toolbar when connected to a SMART Board 800 series interactive whiteboard

ClosedTo open the dynamic toolbar when connected to a SMART Board 600 series interactive whiteboard

ClosedTo open the dynamic toolbar when connected to a LightRaise® interactive projector

ClosedTo open the dynamic toolbar when connected to a SMART Podium™ interactive pen display

Viewing the dynamic toolbar in full mode

When you first open the dynamic toolbar, it appears minimized. To view the toolbar in full mode, press it.

Note 

The options available in full mode depend on the type of SMART interactive product connected to your computer.

The toolbar returns to a minimized state after 10 seconds of non-use. You can also return the toolbar to a minimized state at any time by pressing its center.

Moving and docking the dynamic toolbar

If the dynamic toolbar is covering content, drag it to a different area of the screen.

You can dock the dynamic toolbar to the left or right edge of the screen by dragging it to that edge or by pressing the docking buttonDock icon in the top-right corner of the dynamic toolbar.

Pinning palettes in the dynamic toolbar

When you press one of the buttons in the dynamic toolbar’s circle, the button moves to the top of the circle and a palette for the button appears. After 10 seconds of non-use, the toolbar returns to a minimized state and any open palettes disappear.

You can pin a palette so that it remains open while you write or draw or complete other tasks. To pin a palette, press PinPin icon in its top-right corner. To unpin the palette, press UnpinUnpin Icon in its top-right corner.

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If you press the center of the toolbar, the toolbar returns to a minimized state and any pinned palettes disappear.

Closing the dynamic toolbar

The dynamic toolbar disappears when you return the pen to its holder. If you pick up the pen later, the dynamic toolbar reappears in the same location.

Alternatively, you can hide the dynamic toolbar by doing the following:

  • Dock the dynamic toolbar, push it off the screen until it disappears, and then press Close Ink when prompted.

  • Press the SMART Board iconSMART Board icon in the notification area, and then select Hide Ink Toolbar.

Note 

You can also turn off SMART Ink for a specified window or application (see Turning off SMART Ink).