Chapter 5 Setting Up the Software for a Measurement
Term s to Know
5-4 Getting Started Guide
5
Terms to Know
Before using the metrology software, you should be familiar with the
following terms and concepts:
• arrow cursor—The mouse cursor is an arrow when the software is
idle and the cursor is not on a field that requires a keyboard or remote
control entry.
• button—Clicking a button causes an immediate action.
• check box—Check boxes enable you to turn measurement
characteristics on and off. To switch one of these boxes on or off, click
the mouse anywhere on the characteristic’s name or in the circle to the
left of the characteristic.
• click—Press the mouse button and release it to select an item on the
screen. If your mouse has more than one button, use the left one.
Unless otherwise stated, clicking has the same effect as moving the
cursor to a button and pressing Enter.
• default—The software may supply information in a field or highlight
a button based on a previous selection or the standard information
flow. This information is called the default.
• dimmed fields—If a field is dimmed or grayed it cannot be selected.
• double click—Press and release the mouse button twice in rapid
succession. Double clicking a button or icon opens another screen or
window. Double clicking in a field highlights the entire field, allowing
you to replace its contents with what you type from the keyboard.
• fields—A field is a box where you type information on the screen.
Sometimes the field contains default information.
To enter information into a field, follow these steps:
1. Select the field.
2. Type the new information. The new information is inserted before
the cursor. Highlighted text is replaced by the new text.
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