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About the
Software Interface
3-8 Getting Started
All software operations and displayed information occur within the workspace of the
SDS software. The workspace provides quick access to all elements of the software
through the menubar and a pair of toolbars. The following figure summarizes the
features of the user interface of the SDS software.
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The following table describes the elements of the workspace:
Number Component Description
1 Menubar Contains a directory of menus that govern the operation of
the software.
2 General Toolbar Contains clickable icons for controlling the basic functions of
the software (file management and basic editorial).
3 Display Toolbar Contains clickable icons for controlling the display of
information within the SDS software workspace.
4 Workspace Contains all plate documents, dialog boxes, and message
boxes used by the SDS software.
5 Message Bar Displays a variety of messages to indicate the status of the
instrument.
6 Instrument
Connection Icon
Note See “About the Status Bar” on page 3-10 for a
complete description of the message bar.
Indicates the status of the connection to the 7900HT
instrument.
Note See “About the Status Bar” on page 3-10 for a
complete description of the instrument connection icon.
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