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1.2 Computer Skills<br />
Introduction<br />
Computer Skills<br />
The Statler Stitcher CreativeStudio manuals assume that the quilter has been<br />
exposed to computer systems and is familiar with basic computer skills and terms.<br />
However, since many computer systems are similar (but different) a brief overview of<br />
those computer skills is included here.<br />
One of the most powerful virtues of a computer is its flexibilty. Unfortunately, that can<br />
also be a detriment because there are several ways to do the same thing, and that<br />
can cause confusion. The methods used in this text are NOT the only way to perform<br />
certain tasks. There are faster methods so if anyone is using a different technique<br />
but gets the same results, that is just fine!<br />
1.2.1 'Explore' Folders<br />
Folders and files are stored on a computer much the same as they would be stored<br />
in an office. By arranging them in a hierarchical structure, folders and files can be<br />
stored and retrieved easily. The term 'Path' is used to describe how to find them.<br />
Example: C:\All Statler Patterns\Patterns Precision Stitch\Alpha_old-z.qli<br />
(1.) Your computer is like the office.<br />
(2.) C: Disk Drive is one of the file cabinets<br />
(3.) Patterns Precision Stitch is one of the drawers in the cabinet<br />
(4.) Stick Alphabet is a folder in the drawer<br />
(5.) Alpha_old-z is a file in the folder<br />
(6.) .qli is the file type.<br />
1. Your Computer holds all the files needed to run the Statler Stitcher.<br />
2. Disk drive C: is like the file cabinet. It is a physical space that holds folders and<br />
files.<br />
Disk Drives use letters to differentiate them.<br />
A: is usually a floppy disk drive<br />
C: is usually the computer's fixed hard disk drive<br />
D: is usually the computer's CD drive<br />
E, F, G, H, etc. are used as needed. They might refer to a network disk drive, a<br />
thumb drive, a digital camera card drive or other removable disk drive.<br />
3. The file drawer contains file folders that are similar in nature. (Patterns Precision<br />
Stitch)<br />
4. The file folder(s) group items that go together. (Alphabets)<br />
5. The filename is (hopefully) a descriptive name.<br />
For example: alpha_old-z is (hopefully) a pattern of the letter Z.<br />
There are no rules regarding assigning names to files but keeping them simple and<br />
clear is a good idea. Filenames are usually listed in alphabetical order so if there are<br />
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