WSCAD 5.2 - FTP Directory Listing

Getting Started
The mouse pointer/cursor arrow
Grid
The arrow or cursor location determines the actual position within the drawing. You
can position the arrow or cursor with the mouse. In addition you can position with
the cursor keys or by type in the specific co-ordinates. It is also possible to change
the format of the cursor (e.g. to a crosshair) by using 'Settings - Options'.
As a drawing aid, a grid can be displayed if required by turning it on or off with the
function key . The grid spacing can be set ('Settings - Options'), the default
spacing is 2.5 mm. Components are created to match the grid and automatic
connection requires components to be in line with each other, it is helpful to keep
the grid displayed and switch the Snap Mode 'on' with the function key .
Mouse button functions
The functions of the left and right mouse buttons are always displayed by the little
yellow mouse at the bottom of the screen. This makes WSCAD much more easier
to use. It is helpful to have a look at them frequently! The left button
(corresponding to the key) is used typically to execute a command. The
right button (corresponding to the key) is typically used to exit a
command or to activate the property menu.
Free memory
The capacity of free memory is shown as a percentage, on the right bottom edge of
the WSCAD window. If available memory is getting low, the 'Compress' command
in File menu should help to increase the memory capacity.
Drawing co-ordinate (Path)
To locate components in a drawing easily, the drawing is divided into numbered
vertical strips, numbered horizontally, and this number is known as the vertical
path. The width of each strip and the numbering sequence are set in 'Settings -
Common Settings - Cross reference'. It is this path number that is used, along
with the sheet number, to indicate the location of a cross referenced element.
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