Menus
Drop Down and Task Panel
Two types of menus are used to access procedures. The traditional drop down menu screen and task panel are shown below.
Menu Explanation Video
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Drop Down Menu
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Task Panel Menu
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Menu Controls
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Arrows in Menus
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The arrow at the right of a menu item indicates that additional sub-menu items are available for the selection.
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Function Keys
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The Fxx (function key) is to open the selected menu item quickly without using the menu system. The is handy for opening procedures that are required when other procedures are running.
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Table Setup Panel
An additional Task panel is available for items that are only occasionally used. This panel can be accessed with F10 or from the File Drop Down Menu as Table Setup Panel. This pop out panel can be moved around the screen to provide easy reuse. As procedures are added to the program this panel grows as well. Details for each setup panel item can be reviewed here.
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Hide Side Task Panel
Access the hide Side Task panel by opening Window > Show/Hide Task Panel or by pressing ALT-F12 . This menu can be minimized to increase the desktop area for the procedures in use.
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