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User’s Manual Line Computer UNIX 3 Desktop (Root Window) Software Version 403.xx Edition 06/97 3.2 Desktop User Interface 3 - 5 3.2 Desktop User Inte rface The li ne compute r appli cation pr ograms are starte d from the…
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In addition to the main groups, the desktop contains the SMD symbol for the display of the currently used LC
version:
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Click on the SMD symbol.
A menu with the entries "Index" and "Version" is opened.
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Select entry
Version
.
The current version of the LC software is displayed in an info box (see example below).
NOTE
If the
Index
entry is clicked on, the help window containing a listing of all available Help topics is
opened (see chapt. 2, section 2.5.3.1).
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User’s Manual Line Computer UNIX 3 Desktop (Root Window)
Software Version 403.xx Edition 06/97 3.2 Desktop User Interface
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3.2 Desktop User Interface
The line computer application programs are started from the desktop and their main and sub-windows are
opened on the user interface. In addition, all messages (alarm, error and malfunction messages etc.) concerning
your work on the line computer are displayed as windows (dialog boxes) on the user interface and must be
confirmed (closed) by clicking on the OK button.
3.2.1 Desktop Menu Bar
In the programming mode, the menu bar contains three menus, in the control mode five menus.
The structure and functions of the "FILE", "OPTIONS" and "SERVICES" menus are identical in both operating
modes.
With the aid of the additional menus "PRODUCT" and "PRODUCTION TOOLS" provided in the control mode,
also those applications can be started that are represented in the programming mode as icons on the desktop
in the main groups "Product" and "Production tools".
3.2.1.1 FILE Menu
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Data Manager
Serves to open the user interface of the Data Manager. The user interface of the Data Manager is
designed for the manipulation of the files and file structures (e.g. copying, moving, etc.) in the LC
system and is able to serve several data partners. The Data Manager executes the commands that
are activated on the user interface.
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Click on FILE --> Data Manager.
The user interface of the Data Manager is opened (see chapt. 4).
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File contents
This can be used to display the file content of a selected file in a window.
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Click on FILE --> File contents.
The FSB for the selection of the path (directory) containing the desired file is opened.
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Successively select the directory/directories and the file by double-clicking.
The user interface of the file display is opened (see chapt. 4).
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3.2.1.2 OPTIONS Menu
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Clock on/off
If the menu option Clock on is selected, a clock displaying the current time appears on the desktop.
(As the Clock option obtains the current time from the computer's internal clock, the latter must be set
correctly).
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Click on OPTIONS --> Clock on/off.
A clock displaying the current time appears on the desktop.
To deactivate the clock:
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Click on OPTIONS --> Clock on/off.
The clock is no longer displayed.
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Pocket calculator on/off
When selecting Pocket calculator on a scientific calculator is displayed on the screen. It is operated
by using the mouse.
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Click on OPTIONS --> Pocket calculator on/off.
A calculator is displayed on the desktop.
To deactivate the calculator:
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Click on OPTIONS --> Pocket calculator on/off.
The calculator is no longer displayed.
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Locking terminal
This menu serves to protect the LC programs from being accessed by non-authorized persons when
the line computer is unattended.
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Click on OPTIONS --> Lock terminal.
The desktop is no longer displayed. Instead, a window filling the entire screen containing the fol-
lowing message is displayed:
"The display is locked. To unlock, enter your password."
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Enter the password in the editing field and press RETURN.
The desktop is redisplayed.
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Generate Hardcopy
When this function is selected, a hardcopy of the current window is output on a connected printer.
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Click on OPTIONS --> Generate hardcopy.
The mouse cursor appears in the shape of a cross (+).
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Click on window of which a printout is to be obtained.
A signal sounding twice announces the generation of the screen printout. Shortly thereafter,
a printout of the selected window is output on the printer.