Liren Large Software Subsidy 11

home *** CD-ROM | disk | FTP | other *** search

/ Liren Large Software Subsidy 11 / 11.iso / m / m480 / 6.ddi / DISK6.LIF / SET_HLP.HLP (.txt) < prev next >

Wrap

Help Librarian Help File | 1990-04-09 | 30.9 KB | 647 lines

C-Worthy (R) Help Librarian Data File Version 1.0 COPYRIGHT (C) 1985 - 1988. All Rights Reserved. Custom Design Systems, Inc. Provo, Utah USA. Page 1 of 1 PATHS --------------------------------------------------- * specify the default drive and directory location for all AXUM files. --------------------------------------------------- Path Contains ------------ ------------------------------------ Utilities program files, fonts, help, & styles Project project files, default setup files Virtual Mem. temporary storage of data sheets Graphs specs necessary to recreate a graph Images actual graphic images Data Sheets data History list of commands performed on data ------------ ------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PRINT/MONITOR ------------------------------------------------ * specify output device hardware and port for printing and viewing. ------------------------------------------------ WARNING: Failure to identify the correct graphics card could cause permanent damage to both your monitor and graphics card! > Press <Ins> to see menu choices and <Enter> to select. <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PLOTTER ------------------------------------------------ * specify graph size, plotter margins, and color pen assignment * the name of the plotter must be selected under the SETUP PRINT/MONITOR menu. If your HPGL plotter is not listed you may wish to select "HP-GL plotter: Customize" as the device. It will be necessary to provide additional initializations codes for the plotter. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DATA SETUP ------------------------------------------------ * specify default settings to be used when creating and using Axum data sheets. ------------------------------------------------ When DATA is chosen a menu appears: ------------------------------------------- Format display defaults for data sheets History history buffer size and contents ------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 GRAPH SETUP ------------------------------------------------ * specify default settings to be used when creating a new Axum graph. ------------------------------------------------ When Graph Setup a menu appears: ------------------------------------------------ Edit Graph Defaults - modify current default settings Save Defaults from Current Graph - the current Axum graph's settings will be used to create the Axum Graph Setup default file ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 Set Graph Defaults for: ------------------------------------------------- Background graph background color Axes color, type (XY, Log, 3D etc.) Symbol type, color, height Text color, height Line type, color Legend auto specify, Draw Protect Area place legend in protected area Date Stamp specify text, Draw ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 DATA FORMAT ------------------------------------------------ * specify default settings to be used when creating and using Axum data sheets. ------------------------------------------------ Num Cols number of columns to create Type display format type for a column, implicitly defines data type (number or character) Width number of characters displayed in col. Justify cell entry alignment (left,right,cnt) Precision number of digits beyond decimal Auto Load DS search on disk for data sheets Start Large DS display data sheets at maximum size <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DATA HISTORY ------------------------------------------------ * specify which commands are to be recorded in the history log * specify the size of history log. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Initial Number of Columns ------------------------------------------------ * specify the number of columns to be created when opening a new data sheet. ------------------------------------------------ > Type a whole number greater than or equal to 1 and press <Enter> <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 2 TYPE ------------------------------------------------ * identifies the display format, and also the data type, for a column * may not change a column's data type from character to numeric or numeric to character. ------------------------------------------------ Display Format Data Type ============== ========== character character decimal numeric scientific numeric currency numeric financial numeric mixed numeric <Esc> Exit <PgDn> Next Page Page 2 of 2 Format Description Example -------------------------------------------------- Character letter (and numbers) va13 Decimal fixed placed after decimal 22.6 Scientific exponential form 10.0E1 Currency $ and commas added to number $4,191.32 Financial commas between thousands, (1,234) parenthesis () denote negatives Mixed shortest (decimal or scient.) 3.5,10E8 --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit <PgUp> Past Page Page 1 of 1 WIDTH ------------------------------------------------ * sets the number of characters to be displayed in a column cell * must be an integer between 4 and 31, inclusive. ------------------------------------------------ > Type your number and press <Enter> <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 JUSTIFY ------------------------------------------------ * aligns column data within each cell either to the RIGHT, LEFT, or CENTER. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Enter> and the JUSTIFY menu appears: .......... : Right : : Left : : Center : :........: > Scroll to your choice and press <Enter> <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PRECISION ------------------------------------------------ * sets the number of digits beyond the decimal place to be displayed * does not change the data in a column only the way it is displayed * data are rounded to comply with the specified precision * must be an integer from 0 to 7, inclusive. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 AUTOLOAD DATA SHEETS ------------------------------------------------ * specify whether data sheets should be auto- matically loaded from disk if not found in memory. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Y> for yes and when a data sheet specified in a command is not found in memory it will automatically be loaded from disk (if it cannot be found); or > Press <N> for no and when a data sheet specified in a command is not found in memory an error message will be displayed indicating the data sheet cannot be located <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Start Data Sheet Large ? ------------------------------------------------ * select whether newly created or loaded data sheets should be displayed at their largest or smallest possible size * data sheet size and position may be modified through the menus at any time. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Y> for yes and each data sheet will initially be displayed at its largest size; or > Press <N> for no and each data sheet will initially be displayed at its smallest size <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 HISTORY BUFFER SIZE ------------------------------------------------ * specify the number of bytes of memory to be allocated to recording the history log * recommended default is 4096 bytes or 4K. ------------------------------------------------ > Enter a whole number value greater than or equal to 0 <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Complete History ------------------------------------------------ * is a record of all menu operations and actions taken in the data sheets * the history log will fill quickly if Complete History <Y> is selected. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Y> for yes and all menu commands and data sheet actions are recorded; or > Press <N> for no and only the menu commands are recorded in the history log <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 COLOR ------------------------------------------------ * select a color from the COLOR menu to be used for the symbol, text, or object specified * to change a color within the text, use in-text codes. e.g. |0| |1| |2| ... |15| ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 UNITS ------------------------------------------------ * identify the default units of measure that will be used on each graph * INch (or CM) will refer to an actual measured distance relative to the display area size. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 AXES TYPE ------------------------------------------------ * graph axes type to be used for all new graphs. ------------------------------------------------ When AXES TYPE is chosen a menu appears: ------------------------------------------------ XY line, bar, histogram, contour, etc. Log X log x-axis scaling, y-axis linear Log Y log y-axis scaling, x-axis linear Log Log both x and y axis log scale Pie circular graph Smith impedance & reflection Polar angle data 3D surface, line, bar, scatter Text no axes, place text & images ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 HEIGHT ------------------------------------------------ * desired for the text characters, symbols, or numbers are specified in relative INches or CentiMeters. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DRAW ------------------------------------------------ * causes the object specified to be displayed on the graph. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Y> for yes; or > Press <N> for no and legend or date stamp will NOT be displayed on the graph <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LINE TYPE --------------------------------------------------- * specify a default line type to be used. --------------------------------------------------- When LINE TYPE is chosen a menu appears: ---------------------------------------- Solid unbroken line Dots . . . . . . . Dot Dash ._._._._._._. Short Dash _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Long Dash ___ ___ ___ ___ Dot Dot Dash .._.._.._.._.._ Alt Dash ___ __ ___ __ ___ Med Dash __ __ __ __ __ __ Tiny Dash ............... ---------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 SYMBOL TYPE ------------------------------------------------ * specify a single default character shape to be used * when TYPE is chosen a menu appears containing a list of the available symbol types * altering symbol sizes is possible and thus an unlimited symbol set may be created. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 AUTO SPECIFY LEGEND ------------------------------------------------ * specifications for a legend can be created automatically using information known about each plot, and then edited in TEXT/SYMBOLS * a legend which is specified does not have to be displayed (see DRAW Y/N). ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Y> for yes; or > Press <N> or no and the legend specifications will not be generated automatically <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DATE STAMP ------------------------------------------------ * a small date, time, and text message may be created and displayed in the upper left-hand corner of a graph * the date and time values are read from the computer's internal clock * the text is limited to 75 characters. ------------------------------------------------ Sample Date Stamp: Axum Graph May 12 1989 01:34:12 PM <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 UTILITIES PATH --------------------------------------------------- * specify the drive and directory location for all AXUM program files, fonts, styles and on-line help. --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 GRAPHS PATH --------------------------------------------------- * specify the default drive and directory location for all AXUM graphs * graph files are Axum graphs which may be edited and have the file extension .GRF. --------------------------------------------------- EXAMPLES C:\AXUM\GRAPH E:\DAVE\AXUM\GRAPH <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 IMAGES PATH --------------------------------------------------- * specify the default drive and directory location for all AXUM Image files, screen shows, and export files * image files are graphic images which may be used in Screen Shows, Overlayed upon another graph or converted to other exportable file types, but cannot be edited or changed. --------------------------------------------------- Image File Type File Extension =============== ============== Image file .IMF Export files .HPG .PIC .EPS .GEM .TKF Screen Show files .SCR <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 DATA SHEET PATH --------------------------------------------------- * specify the default drive and directory location for all AXUM data sheets * a data sheet is a spreadsheet which contains the data used to produce graphs * Axum data sheets have the file extension .DSF --------------------------------------------------- EXAMPLES C:\AXUM\DATA E:\DAVE\AXUM\DATA <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 HISTORY PATH --------------------------------------------------- * specify the default drive and directory location for all AXUM history files * a history file is a record of the commands per- formed on a data set in the Axum data editor * Axum history files have the extension .HST --------------------------------------------------- EXAMPLES C:\AXUM\HISTORY E:\DAVE\AXUM\HISTORY <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PEN ASSIGNMENT --------------------------------------------------- * up to 16 plotter pens may be assigned, 1 for each color in the IBM color set * a pen may be assigned more than one color * actual printed color output is dependent upon the pen assignment and the actual color that these pens produce. --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PROTECT AREA ------------------------------------------------ * defines a rectangular region on the graph that erases everything beneath it and may display a legend if one is specified. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <N> for none; or > Press <L> for legend and a protected area will be created and the specified legend will be placed inside. <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PLOTTER MARGINS --------------------------------------------------- * specify the SHORT (y-axis) and LONG (x-axis) edge margins in inches. --------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 X Length of Plot ------------------------------------------------ * specify the size of the graph by selecting the overall length of the X-axis plots * the graph will automatically be sized proportionately * if the specified X length is too large the plotter platen width may not be wide enough for the Y-axis and output results are un- predictable. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 FLIP AXIS --------------------------------------------------- * a FLIP axis Yes will display a graph which can be read & viewed by turning the page over and viewing from the non-printed side. --------------------------------------------------- > Press <N> for no; or > Press <Y> for yes and the specified axis is displayed on the opposite side with reversed labels and numbering <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 GRAPH & DATA SHEET PRINTING: PORT ------------------------------------------------ * select from the menu the name of the output port to which the printer is connected * if you wish to print AXUM graphs at a computer station that does not have the AXUM program installed select FILE. This will create a file (printer.out) in the default utility directory; this file can then be sent to a printer using a DOS COPY command. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Ins> to see menu choices and <Enter> to select. <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PRINTER ------------------------------------------------ * select from the menu the product name of a printer, or plotter * PostScript printers are not listed by specific name, simply select POSTSCRIPT * if the desired printer is not found in the menu, select a compatible device * if the desired plotter is not found in the menu, select "HP-GL plotter: Customize" * if a plotter is selected further defaults need to be specified under SETUP PLOTTER * if you wish to send GRAPH printer output to a disk file you must select FILE (Printer.out) at the PRINTING PORT prompt. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 COM1 & COM2 SPECS ------------------------------------------------ * specify protocol parameters to initialize the output port for printer or plotter. ------------------------------------------------ Baud 110 150 300 600 1200 2400 4800 9600 Parity None Odd Even Stop bits 1 or 2, if baud = 110 set stop bits at 2, otherwise stop bits = 1 Data bits 7 or 8, if using 8 data bits a None parity must be used <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 LINE LENGTH ------------------------------------------------ * specify the default number of characters to be printed on each line * recommended that you select a number greater than the total width of the data sheet to avoid unwanted carriage returns. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 GRAPHICS BOARD/MONITOR ------------------------------------------------ * select from the menu the product name of the graphics card installed. ------------------------------------------------ WARNING: Failure to identify the correct graphics card could cause permanent damage to both your monitor and graphics card! <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 VIRTUAL MEMORY PATH --------------------------------------------------- * specify the drive and directory location to be used for program overlays and temporary storage of data sheets. --------------------------------------------------- NOTE: If your computer has expanded memory it may be used as virtual memory by Axum. The expanded memory must be setup so that it is accessed like a hard drive. <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 TEXT ------------------------------------------------ * enter any combination of characters * maximum of 80 characters may be entered * in-text codes may used to change: Font /1 /2 /3 /4 Color |0| |1| |2| |3| |4| |5| ... |15| Skew ` `tilt` Widen ^ ^widen^ Thicken # #thicken# Subscript ] H]2[O = water Superscript [ X[3] = X cubed * to actually print one of the in-text code characters \|'^#][ you must precede their use with the @ character ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Pause for plotter pen change? --------------------------------------------------- * may specify pauses during plotter printing to allow time to change color pens. --------------------------------------------------- > Press <Y> for yes and every time a new color is encountered during the printing of an Axum graph the plotter will be halted and then restarted by pressing <Enter>; or > Press <N> for no pauses during plotter printing <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Save Changes to Disk ? ------------------------------------------------ * creates Axum (.DFT) file which contains the default specifications. ------------------------------------------------ > Press <Y> and the new information will be used as the defaults, and will replace what is on disk for all future Axum sessions; or > Press <N> and the new information will be used as the defaults only for the current Axum session. <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 HP-GL Plotter: Customization ------------------------------------------------ * required initializations codes when "HP-GL Plotter: Custom" is selected from the printer menu list under SETUP PRINT/MONITOR * may add customization sequence to any selected device . * check your plotter manual for the necessary control code characters * use \xxx for control characters; where xxx is the 3 digit OCTAL representation of an ASCII character (e.g. \033 = Escape). ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Automatically Scale X-axis ? --------------------------------------------------- * downward scaling of the X-axis may be required when half page plotter output is desired. --------------------------------------------------- > Press <N> for no; or > Press <Y> for yes and the X-axis length will be scaled-down automatically whenever half page size is selected as a print option. <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Edit the Graph Setup Defaults ------------------------------------------------ * modify default values to be used when creating a new Axum graph. ------------------------------------------------ Set Graph Defaults for: ------------------------------------------------- Background graph background color Axes color, type (XY, Log, 3D etc.) Symbol type, color, height Text color, height Line type, color Legend auto specify, Draw Protect Area place legend in protected area Date Stamp specify text, Draw ------------------------------------------------- <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 Save Defaults from Current Graph ------------------------------------------------ * use the Axum graph currently in memory as a template for creating all new Axum graphs * default values settings will be created from the values specified for this Axum Graph * the graph default file (.DFT) will be written to the Project Path directory specified under Path Setup. ------------------------------------------------ <Esc> Exit Page 1 of 1 PROJECT PATH --------------------------------------------------- * specify the default drive and directory location for Axum projects, hardware default settings, data sheet default settings, and graph default settings. --------------------------------------------------- File Type File Extension =============== ============== Project files .PRJ Axum default setting files .DFT Hardware defaults .STP <Esc> Exit