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IMetricsManager.getAbsoluteMetrics() method
Gets the absolute left and absolute top in pixel coordinates. This is where the visible workspace starts in relation to the SVG container.
Signature:
getAbsoluteMetrics(): AbsoluteMetrics;
Returns:
AbsoluteMetrics
The absolute metrics for the workspace.
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Last updated 2024-09-18 UTC.
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