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5.2 WorkBench v5
W orkBench v5 is a fully featured application for programming (Flex+Drive
II
only) and
controlling the FlexDrive
II
. The main WorkBench v5 window contains a menu system, the
Toolbox and other toolbars. Many functions can be accessed from the menu or by clicking a
button - use whichever you prefer. Most buttons include a ‘tool-tip’; hold the mouse pointer
over the button (don’t click) and its description will appear.
5.2.1 Help file
W orkBench v5 includes a comprehensive help file that contains information about every Mint
keyword, how to use WorkBench v5 and background information on motion control topics. The
help file can be displayed at any time by pressing F1. On the left of the help window, the
Contents tab shows the tree structure of the help file. Each book
contains a number of
topics
. The Index tab provides an alphabetic list of all topics in the file, and allows you to
search for them by name. The Search tab allows you to search for words or phrases
appearing anywhere in the help file. Many words and phrases are underlined and highlighted
with a color (normally blue) to show that they are links. Just click on the link to go to an
associated keyword. Most keyword topics begin with a list of relevant See Also links.
Figure 39 - The W orkBench v5 help file
For help on using WorkBench v5, click the Contents tab, then click the small plus sign
beside the WorkBench v5 book icon. Double click a topic name to display it.