TOPS Pro Tutorial - TOPS - Packaging Software

Exercise #4: Design the Output From
an Analysis
The TOPS Pro software provides much flexibility in the way you design
and print analysis output. After you've decided on your solutions, you're
ready to print a hard copy that shows the information that went into your
analysis.
You'll design the layout of the printout, then decide what type of
information will be included and how that information will be presented
(different graphical views, statistics, etc.). In this exercise, we'll design
the output to have the following characteristics:
The output will have a Quad Split page layout.
The heading will read "Exercise #2: Complex Analysis."
The four areas of the printout will show graphics of the Case 3D View,
the Unitload Plan View, the UnitLoad Dual Plan and the Vehicle 3D
View.
The bottom of the printout will show sample text.
To design the output for an analysis, you'll start from the Control Panel
and work through two simple sets of procedures, in this order:
1. Define print parameters.
2. Add text or images to the printed output.
Step 1: Define Print Parameters
To define print parameters, start from the Control Panel and follow these
instructions:
1. Open the analysis record you created for Exercise #2: Perform a
Complex Analysis.
2. Go to the Menu Bar and open the File menu.
3. Select Print Preview, then select Analysis.
System Response: The Print Parameters dialog box appears, as
pictured on the next page.
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