Windows

Introduction

SKIP THIS SECTION if you are familiar with Windows software.

The eMachineShop software follows standard Windows conventions and terms.

If you are not experienced with Windows software, it is recommended to first read one of the many books available since this help documentation assumes you are familiar with such things as:

• Dragging objects on the screen using your mouse
• Common commands like Undo and Redo
• Use of menus, toolbars, and status bars
• Right clicking on items
• Etc.

Screen Layout

This section describes the standard areas of the application screen.

Main Menu

Located at the top of the application window, the Main Menu is displayed as a line of commands File... Help. When clicked, each command opens a dropdown menu from which a command selection can be made.

Toolbars

The toolbars are located near the top of the application screen and along the left edge. The toolbars provide buttons for frequently used commands. To activate a command, click the corresponding button. To display a short description of any button, hold the mouse cursor over the button for a moment.

File Menu

The file menu contains command used to work with files stored on your disk. You can use the File commands to create, open, reopen, save, import, export and revert files. For example, you might need to import the design you have created in other CAD application.

New - creates new drawings for each new part to be fabricated. New files are untitled. To specify a file name choose File | Save.

Save - stores your design to your disk. You should save your work periodically.

Rename - changes the name of the current file.

Open - opens a drawing file stored on disk.

Reopen - Opens a recently used file.

Import - Imports drawing data from another format. Click here .

Export - Exports drawing data to another format. Click here .

Revert - Undoes changes made to a File since the last Save or since you last exited the application.

Print - Prints your drawing to paper. For print troubleshooting click here .

1. Choose whether you want the printout to fill the page or to print actual size.
2. Choose whether you want to print the comments.
3. Choose whether you want the printout to be centered on the page.
4. Press the Printer Setup button if you want to choose a specific printer or change printer settings.
5. Choose the number of copies you want to print.
6. Choose paper size, margins and orientation of the output.
7. Choose what you want to print at the header/footer of the printout.

Exit - Closes the application.

Edit Menu

Undo - Undoes the last change(s) to your drawing.

Redo - Undoes an Undo.

Cut - Removes a selected line(s) and places it on the clipboard.

The other items on the Edit menu are described in these separate sections: Copy ... Paste ... Delete ... Finding ... Preferences

Dragging

The term dragging is used in this documentation to refer to the process of moving screen items using your mouse. For example you can drag lines in drawings.

To drag a line to a location outside the current viewable area, drag the item near the appropriate edge and wait for a moment. The viewing area will scroll in the appropriate direction. When the desired position is reached move away from the edge and position the item.