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Starting PlotShop

To start PlotShop, type the following at the command prompt:

plotshop

the following will appear on the screen:

Main Menu

These items allow you to perform functions using pull down menus.

Main Toolbar

These icons allow you to perform functions by just clicking on the icon.

Attributes Toolbar

These are the icons associated with the Format menu selections.

Draw Toolbar

These are the icons associated with the Draw menu selections.

Vertical/Horizontal Ruler

This is an optional ruler display. The default measurement system is English; Metric system is also available.

Canvas

All of your work is performed in the canvas area.

Message Center

This gives you a brief synopsis of what the command/icon's function is going to do.

Default Color Table

These display the built in colors.

Settings Display

This is a display of the global draw attribute settings, if nothing on the canvas is selected. If a drawn object is selected, the settings display reflects the object.

Canvas Size

This option allows you to set the size of the canvas.

See Also

Getting Started

About PlotShop

About Object Files

The Scrolling (Virtual) Drawing Canvas