TDO>C ]  PRO176 Sight disk 3 of 3 mmmmmmm m m "e!7F ***THIS VOLUME DOES NOT CONTAIN A HARDWARE BOOTABLE SYSTEM *** ߋtv "*2:Bt:#z xQz kzNNz*O:zt:#zt:#z kz U%.U U` .U7 Lf.Ft\.<0+ ^mV"w %. . Z& 0, 8 e   -- ---S ee@ 7w   4 - - |-t-et E . kz 23OCT89125840\AfsSIGHTDOC23OCT89125840)SIGHTDOC [128,128] DECFILE11A MbU. NNz 23OCT891258400GD I . *O:z 23OCT891258403VsM . t:#z 23OCT89125840-e.'=yqKz23OCT8912585223OCT891258504@ I . xQz 23OCT89125840 12 Be.Ov'K}Ԁ23OCT8913150023OCT891314575A i.R'/x65R23OCT8913561623OCT89135518 ==5 mJH    mJH     mJH  % mJHMk_t:#z xQz kzNNz*O:z=yqKzh     v y V1.0. Ko PRO/SIGHT V1.1 requires approximately 500 more blocks of space on thehard disk than V1.0. ?o If you are currently using an alternate input device withCV1.0, please read Appendix B of the "PRO/SIGHT User's Guide" beforeIinstalling the Positional Device Setup application. Some of the hardware!switch settings may have changed. Io PRO/SIGHT V1.1 does not bond itself to the PRO on which it is first installed. -- THE PRO/SIGHT WORK FILE -- JWhen PRO/SIGHT Vm1.1 is installed on your user menu, it creates a work fileOthat allows PRO/SIGHT to edit or create pictures that are approximately 4 timesLlarger than could be editted with PRO/SIGHT V1.0. The file is initially 513blocks long and is located in 3 LB0:[ZZAPPL]ZZSIGHT.SYS --- for P/OS V2.0 or V2.0A3 LB1:[ZZAPPL]ZZSIGHT.SYS --- for P/OS V3.0 or later  OIf the hard disk does not have enough free space to create this file, PRO/SIGHTGwill install correctly, but will be limited to the same pi1)K}Ԁ/x65Rcture size asLV1.0. If you are not creating large or complex pictures, you may delete the+file to recover the space on the hard disk. JYou may also increase the size of the file if you are creating or edittingMvery complex pictures. To do this, you must have either the Command Language6application or the PRO/Tool Kit application installed. < 1. Enter the Command Language or PRO/Tool Kit application @ 2. When the ``$'' prompt appears, type the following command: , RUN LB:[ZZ Dear User: KWe have included some important information below, to help you get started. -- ELECTRONIC RELEASE NOTES -- KAfter installing PRO/SIGHT, you should read the Electronic Release Notes. JThe Release Notes describe changes to the product that are not included inthe "PRO/SIGHT User's Guide". DThe Release Notes will be copied to LB000:[1,2]SIGHTV11.DOC when youCinstall PRO/SIGHT. You should read or print this file before using"PRO/SIGHT V1.1 for the first time. '-- DIF=SIGHT]DLMEXE/COMMAND="DLM n"  K where n is the number of 16 block pages to add to the work file. The: maximum size of the file is 2049 blocks (128 pages). KPlease be aware that the larger the work file, the longer it takes to start PRO/SIGHT. EYou may restore the work file to it's default size with the following procedure: < 1. Enter the Command Language or PRO/Tool Kit application A 2. When the ``$'' prompt appears, type the following commands: : DELETE FERENCES BETWEEN V1.0 AND V1.1 -- IThe following list describes the major differences between PRO/SIGHT V1.0 and V1.1: Lo PRO/SIGHT V1.1 can create and edit pictures that are larger than thoseBcreated with V1.0. The size of the picture that you can create isGlimited mainly by the amount of disk space that you wish to allocate toPRO/SIGHT's work file. Go The number of objects that may be selected with PRO/SIGHT V1.1 is@approximately twice the number that could be selected with  LB0:[ZZAPPL]ZZSIGHT.SYS;* !P/OS V2.0 or V2.0A: DELETE LB1:[ZZAPPL]ZZSIGHT.SYS;* !P/OS V3.0 or later RUN LB:[ZZSIGHT]DLMEXE  -- EXAMPLE FILES -- GWe have also included several example frames which demonstrate what canGbe done with PRO/SIGHT, and which give you something to work with while%getting aquainted with the product.  @The example frames ARTIST.GID, COLORS.GID, and PROSIGHT.GID are Dlocated in the directory [EXAMPLES] on the diskette that is labeled E``SIGHTV11D2 7liated companies.K The specifications and drawings herein, are the property of DigitalK Equipment Corporation and shall not be reproduced or copied or used inK whole or in part as the basis for the manufacture or sale of items without written permission.> Copyright (c) 1984, 1986 by Digital Equipment Corporation All Rights ReservedC The following are trademarks of Digital Equipment Corporation:8 CTI BUS MASSBUS Rainbow__ ___ ______ _______  __ _____ K VRTS1-A Color/Touch Screen Monitor Installation/Owner's GuideK (EK-VRTS1-ON-001)--This manual tells you how to install and use the( VRTS1-A Color/Touch Screen Monitor. ___ ______ K PRO/GIDIS Manual (AA-Y660A-TK)--This manual is a user guide andK reference manual for programmers developing graphics applications for) the Professional personal computers. k''. After copying them to your user directory, they may 'be displayed or edited with PRO/SIGHT.  end of file LB:[ZZSIGHT]DLMEXE  -- EXAMPLE FILES -- GWe have also included several example frames which demonstrate what canGbe done with PRO/SIGHT, and which give you something to work with while%getting aquainted with the product.  @The example frames ARTIST.GID, COLORS.GID, and PROSIGHT.GID are Dlocated in the directory [EXAMPLES] on the diskette that is labeled E``SIGHTV11D2o 5 DEC PDP RSTS4 DECmate P/OS  RSX9 DECsystem-10 PRO/BASIC Tool Kit: DECSYSTEM-20 + PRO/Communications UNIBUS 4 DECUS Professional  VAX4 DECwriter PRO/FMS VMS3 DIBOL PRO/RMS VT? digital logo  PROSE Work Processor+ PROSE PLUS R / Professional (TM)J --4 PRO/SIGHT User's Guide B --B |  NOTICE: |B <| This copy is meant to be used solely as a guide to |B <| DEC personnel. The information herein MAY not reflect |B | the final printeeM)  - ii - , Preface , Preface , Preface + PrefaceK This book explains how to use PRO/SIGHT, an interactive graphics, editor for the Professional 300 series.K A glossary at the end of the book explains technical terms used inK this book. These terms are i?*d/released version of the manual. |B 1| Also, figures are not included or approximated. |B --+ digital ( - i - K n Second EditionK The information in this document is subject to change without noticeK and shan italics the first time they are used in the book. ASSOCIATED DOCUMENTS> __ ___ ______ ____ ____ ______ ______ _____ K Professional 300 Series Hard Disk System User's Guide--This manualD explains how to use a Professional 300 Series with a hard disk. ___ _____ ___ _____ K EDT Quick Reference Guide (AA-M477A-TK)--This booklet provides a briefK summary of the commands, functions, qualifiers, and specifiers# available w ould not be construed as a commitment by Digital EquipmentK Corporation. Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no responsibility5 for any errors that may appear in this document.K The software described in this document is furnished under a licenseK and may only be used or copied in accordance with the terms of such license.K No responsibility is assumed for the use or reliability of software onK equipment that is not supplied by DIGITAL or its affi [ith the EDT editor.* __ _____ ____ ______ _____ K Professional Prose Plus User's Guide (AA-R755A-TH)--This book tellsK you how to use Prose Plus, a combination text and graphics editor product.( __ __ ______ _____ K PRO/DECtouch Software User's Guide (AA-BJ56A-TH)--This manual providesK the necessary information to write application programs for positional9 devices connected to the VRTS1-A monitor (DECtouch).L _____ gI Installing the Applications  . 6+ (CHAPTER 2 PRO/SIGHT CONCEPTS > What is a Picture? . 11> Drawing Pictures . 11> Transferring PRO/SIGHT Files . 12> PRO/SIGHT Menus  . 12> Menu Organization  . 12> Getting Started  . 13> Creating+ . 41> Arcs . 42> Circles  . 42> Inserting Text . 43> Canceling a Drawing Operation  . 44> Reverse Video  . 44> Clearing the Screen  . 45> Changing the Picture Size  . 45> Change View  .rC a New Picture . 14> Editing an Existing Picture  . 15> Displaying a Picture . 16> Exiting from PRO/SIGHT  . 16> Saving a Picture . 17> "Saving a Picture as a Transparency . 18> Exiting PRO/SIGHT  . 19> Resume Editing . 19> Viewing 5 . 46> &Setting the Push Button or Hold Button . 46> Include Picture  . 47> Background Files . 48) &CHAPTER 5 Modifying Objects> Selecting Objects  . 51> Previous Object  . 52> Find Object  . 52> Select Objects .M * - iii -  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS  ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS$ Copyright of Atari Corporation: ATARI N8 Registered trademarks of Summagraphics Corporation: BIT PAD ONE # BIT PAD TWO SUMMAMOUSE   MM (DIGITIZERS) A. Registered trademark of GTCO Corporation: DIGI-PAD   MICRO DIGI-PAD Ca Picture After Editing  . 19> Printing a Picture . 19> Moving the Cursor  . 19> Getting Help . 20> Getting Status Information  . 22> PRO/SIGHT Defaults . 23> Menus and Keys . 23" CHAPTER 3 ATTRIBUTES> Outline and Fill  . ?0 Trademark of Display Interface Corporation: HIFI M 7 Registered trademark of The Microsoft Corporation: MICROSOFT :% Trademarks of USI International: OPTOMOUSE  OPTOMOUSE 2000   OPTOMOUSE 4000 0 Trademark of Seiko Instruments (USA), Inc.: SEIKO DT-3100 TABLET6 Registered trademark of the Polaroid Corporation: POLAROID . 27> Selecting Attributes . 29> Pen  . 30> Rule . 31> Pattern  . 32> Font . 33> Selecting a Color  . 34> Mixing Colors  . 35> Color Values . M +  - iv - +  CONTENTS6 2CHAPTER 1 GETTING STARTED WITH PRO/SIGHT> What is PRO/SIGHT? . 3> "Hardware and Software Requirements . 4> Recommended Hardware  . 4> Optional Hardware  . 5> PRO/SIGHT and Polaroid Palette . 6>   . 35. *CHAPTER 4 DRAWING WITH PRO/SIGHT> Drawing Objects  . 39 F Page 2> Choosing a Shape . 39> Lines  . 40> Boxes  . 41> Polygons . 41> Freehand Stroke . . . . I y FILES> Using the Printer and Plotter  . 69> GIDIS Update Application . 69> &Setting Up Pens for the LVP16 Plotter  . 70; 8APPENDIX A ALTERNATE INPUT DEVICES (P/OS V2.0)> &Positional Device Startup (P/OS V2.0)  . 74> Connecting Input Devices . 74 F Page 33 Devices Supported by the P ϓ . 105> *Selecting the Device and Port Assignments  . 106> Setting Device Features  . 107> DECtouch Monitor Port Setup  . 109> Communication Port Setup . 111> Printer Port Setup . 112> 8Additional Options for Serial Device Selection . . 112>  Interface  . 75> 6Summagraphics MM 961 and MM 1201 Digitizers . . 75> OptoMouse 2000 AND 4000 Series . 76> 6VS10X-CA Graphics Data Pad or GTCO Digi-Pad 5 . 77> GTCO Micro Digi-Pad  . 79> Summagraphics SummaMouse . 79> Microsoft Serial Mouse . 80> DIC HiFi Mouse . kEEWER> GIDIS Frame Viewer . 117> "Using a Script File to View Frames . 118> How to Create a Script File  . 119> Running the Viewer . 121> Displaying a Frame . 121> Creating a Viewing Application . 121 F Page 4/ APPENDIX D PRO/SIGHT FUNCTI [ . 80> DECtouch (VRTS1-A) . 81> Seiko DT-3100 Tablet . 83> Summagraphics Bit Pad One  . 841 ,Installing the Positional Device Startup > Application (P/OS V2.0)  . 87> Setting the Ports  . 879 2Setting the Input Device for the Communication > and Printer Ports  . 9 ON KEYS> Using Function Keys  . 129> General Function Keys  . 129> Cursor Keys  . 130> "Cursor Keys on the Numeric Keypad  . 130> Execute Keys . 131> Menu Keys  . 132> Drawing Keys . 1320 (APPENDIX E PRO/SIGHT ERROR MESSAGES Q . 53> Reordering Objects  . 54> Changing Attributes  . 54> 8Using Outline Only, Fill Only, or Outline and Fill 55> Moving Objects . 56> Aligning Objects . 56> Copying Objects  . 56> *Enlarging, Reducing, or Stretching Objects . 57> Deleting Objects . 88>  8Positional Device Startup (P/OS V3.0 or Later) . . 92> Connecting Input Devices  . 923 .Devices Supported by the Positional Device > Interface  . 93> 6Summagraphics MM 961 and MM 1201 Digitizers . . 93> VS10X-CA Graphics Da ZU . 58: 6CHAPTER 6 ADVANCED TECHNIQUES WITH PRO/SIGHT> Centering Objects  . 61> Drop-Shadowed Objects  . 62> Outlined Text  . 62> Outlining with Different Colors  . 63> Dithering  . 64> Color Separation . 640 "CHAPTER 7 PRINTING PRO/SIGHT 8}"ta Pad or GTCO Digi-Pad 5 . 94> GTCO Micro Digi-Pad  . 96> Summagraphics SummaMouse . 97> Microsoft Serial Mouse . 98> DECtouch (VRTS1-A) . 99> Seiko DT-3100 Tablet . 101> 6Summagraphics Bit Pad One and Bit Pad Two . . . 1021 ,Installing the Positional Device Startup > "Application (P/OS V3.0 or Later) . ERO/SIGHT HELP  . 143 GLOSSARY> Glossary . 147  INDEX> Index  . 151 FIGURES> 2-1: PRO/SIGHT Menus  . 13> 2-2: PRO/SIGHT Startup Menu . 14> 2-3: Main Menu with Work Area . 15> 2-4: Exit Menu  . 17> 2-5: Na , C-1: Main Menu of GIDIS Frame Viewer  . 118> C-2: Sample Script File . 120> C-3: Sample Installation File . 125> C-4: Sample .INB File . 126 TABLES; 6A-1: VS10X-CA or Digi-Pad 5 Switch Settings, When u> *Connected to Communication or Printer Port. 77; 6A-2: VS10X-CA or Digi-Pad 5 Switch Settings, When C> Connected to DECtouch Port  . ime a File Form . 18> 2-6: PRO/SIGHT Keys . 20> 2-7: HELP Menu  . 21> 2-8: Example of a HELP Screen . 22> 2-9: Status on the Main Menu  . 22> 2-10: Status on the Shape Menu . 23? "3-1: Examples of Outline and Fill . 28 > 3-2: Example of Different Pens  . 30> 3-3: . 78: 4A-3: Bit Pad One Switch Settings, When Connected > %to Communication Port or Printer Port . 85: 4A-4: Bit Pad One Switch Settings, When Connected > to DECtouch Port  . 86% 1 P --B Getting Started with PRO/SIGHT .KExample of Different Rules . 31> 3-4: The Hatch Patterns . 32> 3-5: The Halftone Patterns  . 32> 3-6: The Other Patterns  . 32 -F Page 5> "3-7: Example of Available Fonts  . 33> 3-8: Color Menu . 34> "4-1: Example of PRO/SIGHT Shapes  . 43 k& - 1 - =& - 2 - c +  Chapter 1 t*  Chapter 16 " Getting Started with PRO/SIGHT 5 2 Getting Started with PRO/SIGHT  WHAT IS > 4-2: Setup Menu . 45> 4-3: Picture Size Menu  . 46> 5-1: Change Menu  . 52> 8A-1: DECtouch Color/Touch Screen Monitor Ports . 82> "A-2: Wiring for the Seiko Tablet  . 83> $A-3: Positional Device Startup Menu . 87> A-4: Device Type Menu . 889 6B-1: DECtouch Color/Touch Screen Monitor Ports--d> ( PRO/SIGHT?  WHAT IS PRO/SIGHT?s+  ___ EI PRO/SIGHT is an easy-to-use application that enables you to create I pictures and charts on your Professional 300 Series computer. You can I store these pictures on files, and then print them or transfer them to_I other Professionals. You need no programming experience to useh PRO/SIGHT.iI PRO/SIGHT allows you to create pictures containing both text and I highly detailed graphic qw> Appendix E . 135? :APPENDIX F NOTES FOR THE DEVELOPER USING PRO/TOOL  KIT> &Running PRO/SIGHT from a Command Line  . 139> Callable PRO/SIGHT . 141> Spawning the PRO/SIGHT Task  . 141> &Communicating with the PRO/SIGHT Task  . 142> Disconnecting from PRO/SIGHT . 143> Displaying P  P/OS V3.0  . 100> 8B-2: Wiring for the Seiko Tablet--P/OS V3.0 . . . 101> "B-3: Positional Device Setup Menu . 106> B-4: Feature Setup Menu . 107> B-5: Button Support Menu  . 108> (B-6: DECtouch Port Setup Selection Menu . 109> "B-7: Serial Device Selection Menu . 110> B-8: Serial Port Setup Options  . 113> [ s. You can use either the keyboard or a_I positional device (such as a mouse or a tablet) to create yourTH pictures; you can then display them on a color or monochrome monitor. With PRO/SIGHT you can:5 2 o Draw geometric shapes or freehand figuresE B o Vary the line width to add dimension or boldness to linese: 6 o Mix colors to create your own color selectionsB > o Use patterns to fill figures or create special effects7 o Outlin  Chapter 7 explains how to connect a plotter or printer to yourP Professional. OPTIONAL HARDWARE t OPTIONAL HARDWARE=  __c_ ____ .I These are the input devices for the Communication Port or Printer. Port:C @ o DIGITAL's VS10X-CA Graphics Data Pad or GTCO Digi-Pad 5 2 . o Summagraphics MM 961 Digitizing Tablet3 0 o Summagraphics MM 1201 Digitizing Tablet.$  o Summagraphics Summ *e figures to create different designs_6 2 o Transfer figures for use in other picturesD @ o Insert text of different sizes and types within picturesA : o Change the color, attributes, or placement of objectsC& - 3 - n& HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTS % HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE REQUIREMENTSuI Before installing PRO/SIGHT, make sure your Professional is equippeda' __ 4  aMouse% " o Summagraphics Bit Pad One "  o Microsoft Serial Mouse  o USI OptoMouse   o DIC HiFi Mouse  o Seiko DT-3100 TabletI You can use a DECtouch Monitor (VRTS1-A) as an input device withuI PRO/SIGHT. Attach input devices to the DECtouch monitor to move ther ______ I cursor and draw objects. Following is a list of the input 4devices for " the DECtouch Monitor (VRTS1-A):0 & o DIGITAL's VS10X-CA Graphics Data P 8 with the following DIGITAL hardware and software:G B o P/OS version 2.0 or later Professional 350 Hard Disk System D :or P/OS version 2.0A or later Professional 380 Hard Disk System  o 5 MB or larger diskg) " o Approximately 600 free blockso RECOMMENDED HARDWARE  RECOMMENDED HARDWARES> Depending on your requirements, you may add some equipment.+ To create color pictures, you must have:D1  o Color monitor (Model N mad* & o Digital LM200 Quadrature Mouse& " o Atari-compatible joysticks6 o Touchscreen (part of the DECtouch Monitor)I Appendix A explains how to connect these input devices and where to.$ find more information about them.& - 5 - a" PRO/SIGHT and Polaroid Palette ! PRO/SIGHT and Polaroid Palette.I The Professional 300 Series supports the Polaroid Palette slide I camera, which allows you to umber VR 241-A) 4 0 o Color monitor cable (Model Number BCC03)H B o Extended Bitmap Option (Model Number VC241A for Professional: |350, Model Number VC241B for Professional 380)D To create pictures that display eight gray levels, you must have:4 0 o Monochrome monitor (Model Number VR 201)H B o Extended Bitmap Option (Model Number VC241A for Professional: T350, Model Number VC241B for Professional 380)I You can print black and white |create 35 mm color slides of graphicstI developed with PRO/SIGHT. This Personal Presentation System from.I Digital and Polaroid lets you create low-cost, quality slides in. minutes..% For ordering information, contact:.0 Polaroid Corporation5 "Industrial Marketing Departmente0  575 Technology Square0 Cambridge, MA 02l39-  (800) 225-1618. 1< PRO/SIGHT pictures on the following printers:  o DIGITAL LA50  o DIGITAL LA100N  o DIGITAL LN03  o DIGITAL LA210H& - 4 - .I You can also use either a 2-pen or a 6-pen plotter. The following ( plotters work with your Professional:# o DIGITAL's LVP16 (6-pen)r/ , o Hewlett-Packard Model 7475A (6-pen)R/ . o Hewlett-Packard Model 7470A (2-pen)I B INSTALLING THE APPLICATIONS  INSTALLING THE APPLICATIONSJ __ ___ I To install the PRO/SIGHT software, refer to the Professional 3002( ______ ____ ____ ______ ______ _____ 9 Series Hard Disk System User's Guide for instructions..3 PRO/SIGHT comes with the following applications:.B > o PRO/SIGHT. Install this application to use PRO/SIGHT.C 8 o Positional Device Startup. Install this application mk page& - 8 - p% 2.P --6 PRO/SIGHT Concepts;& - 9 - ( FPI You can send your pictures to another Professional over communication.I __ I lines using PRO/Communications, or over a network using PRO/DECnet.n; Do not use electronic mail to transfer a PRO/SIGHT file.nI If your Professional has P/OS Version 2.0, you can print PRO/SIGHTfI pictures using Print Services wiithout installing PRO/SIGHT. However,SI you must install and run the Load PRO/SIGHT Fonts and  to.H >connect alternate input devices to the Professional. Do notH >install this application on a system with a DECtouch monitor< 4running on P/OS Version 2.0 or when using IVIS.)D > o GIDIS Frame Viewer. Install this application to use the0 GIDIS Frame Viewer (see Appendix C).G The following applications should be installed only if you have P/OSI V2.0 running on your Professional (this guide refers to both P/OS V2.0h and V2.0A as V2.0 K& - 10 -  +  Chapter 2 *  Chapter 20  PRO/SIGHT Concepts / h PRO/SIGHT ConceptsgI This chapter describes the basic concepts of PRO/SIGHT and introduces. r____ I you to the menu structure and the work area of the screen. You shouldII read and understand this ch ):A < o Load PRO/SIGHT Fonts and Patterns. You must run thisu8 0application before printing PRO/SIGHT files.C > o GIDIS Update Application. To use DIGITAL's LVP-16, the.E application ensures that PRO/SIGHT prints pictures correctly on the pen plo apter before proceeding to the chapters onS attributes and drawing. WHAT IS A PICTURE?  WHAT IS A PICTURE?.I A PRO/SIGHT picture is a set of objects. An object can be a line,.I box, polygon, arc, freehand stroke, circle, Wor text with attributes.t8 Chapter 4 tells you how to draw all the basic shapes.+ _____ .I PRO/SIGHT stores your pictures in GIDIS files. You can use PRO/SIGHT I pictures in PROSE PLUS files to produce doc z{tter.. & - 6 - &  NOTE: .A > NOTE: Do NOT install these applications on P/OS V3.0.5J __ ___ ______ I To install both applications, refer to the Professional 300 Series.! ____ ____ ______ ______ _____ 6! Hard Disk System User's Guide.tI You must power your Professional on and then off after you install the. :uments with both text andPI graphics. You can include other GIDIS files not created withNI PRO/SIGHT in PRO/SIGHT pictures, but you cannot edit those files. ; (See Appendix C for more information about GIDIS files.)  DRAWING PICTURES  DRAWING PICTURES I Before you start drawing an object, you can change one or morefI PRO/SIGHT attributes. The object takes on the attributes active whenMI it is drawn. There are seven attributes: pen, pattern, font, " GIDIS Update application.&  CAUTION: = 6 CAUTION: Do not run the GIDIS Update application.S? 8 Simply install it from the application diskette. Dod; 2 not remove the application once it is installed.n.& - 7 - i'  !Blan  rule,oI outline, fill, and color (or shades of gray). Chapter 3 gives.; examples of the attributes and explains how to use them..& - 11 - I You can change attributes for the objects you draw by selecting the I object and choosing a different attribute. Chapter 4 explains how toh> change attributes and how to move, copy, or delete objects. TRANSFERRING PRO/S-IGHT FILES  TRANSFERRING PRO/SIGHT FILES. m L can start drawing. Figure 2-2.* shows the Main Menu with the work area.+& - 14 - . ) Figure 2-3: Main Menu with Work Area ( Figure 2-3: Main Menu with Work AreaI The PRO/SIGHT screen includes a menu area and a work area. The menu I area is a row of squares at the bottom of the screen. The remainder." of the screen is the work area. c  FE key. Press the key to.?  .E key to.8 H >display the previous picture. Press to return to the Startup Menu.= EXITING FROM PRO/SIGHT  EXITING FROM PRO/SIGHT A  Editing an Existing Picture . Editing an Existing PictureI If you choose "Edit an existing picture" from the Startup Menu, a list., ___ __R I of the files with the GID filetype in your current volume and __c_ .I directory appears. A GID filetype is the default filetype for. PRO/SIGHT.  x I Pressing the key scrolls additional filenames on the.I list. To edit a picture {{ I After you finish drawing a picture, either press the key orn$ select "EXIT" from the Main Menu.H When you exit from PRO/SIGHT, the Exit Menu appears (see Figure 2-4):& - 16 -  Figure 2-4: Exit Menu  Figure 2-4: Exit Menue Saving a Picture  Saving a Picture? The "Save the picture" option sav  Patterns C application on the target Professional before printing pictures.  PRO/SIGHT MENUS  PRO/SIGHT MENUSI PRO/SIGHT uses two types of menus. The first, typical of Professional I 300 Series applications, is a full-screen menu that displays a list ofi options..I The second menu type consists of a row of squares at the bottom of the.I PRO/SIGHT screen. This chapter discusses choosing items from this  type of menu. MENU ORGANIZATION R MENU ORGA ͡ from the list, select the filename and press   .I To choose a file from a different directory or node, or a file with at2 6 different filetype, press the key.I When the file is displayed on your screen, you can add to or modify  the picture.A& N- 15 - . Displaying a Picture  Displaying a Picture.I This feat ֏NIZATIONI PRO/SIGHT menus form a hierarchy with the Main Menu at the top and I submenus below. Figure 2-1 shows the hierarchy of the PRO/SIGHT menus..& - 12 -  Figure 2-1: PRO/SIGHT Menus  Figure 2-1: PRO/SIGHT Menus. GETTING STARTED  GETTING STARTEDI When you enter PRO/SIGHT, a startup menu displays three choices:S 7Vure allows you to preview pictures. To display a picture, do  the following:iH B1. Choose "Display a picture" from the Startup Menu. A list ofF pictures. Continue to select up to 12 pictures by using the= key. To.I @display files from another directory or a file other than GIDP*  * "files, press .?  I D3. After choosing the pictures to display, press to displayu@ 6the first picture. A bell rings when the drawing isG >complete. At this point you can edit the picture displayed ?  Z I your file on a remote system, press the key to changea' the directory and add the node name.; _______ C By default, PRO/SIGHT attaches the filetype GID to the filename.a& Saving a Picture as a Transparency % Saving a Picture as a TransparencylI An ordinary PRO/SIGHT picture contains instructions to clear the I screen and set the colors when it is displayed. To display thesB Taround the PRO/SIGHT work > _____ I area. To move the cursor shorter distances, use the pixel keys, the I number keys on the numeric keypad. The numeric keypad keys move thesI cursor one pixel at a time. (A pixel is a dot, the smallest displayedA unit on the monitor screen.) # aI The () key moves the cursor into the menui; AF @2. Type the name of the file and press . PRO/SIGHT savesF I area of the screen. The () key moves the I cursor into the work area of the screen. When you move the cursorTI into the menu area, the cursor appears as a triangle to show itsu location on the screen.& X- 19 - vI Use the period (.) key on the numeric keypad to center the cursor. To / < <0> 1I center the cursor horizontally, press <0> on th& |- 18 -  Exiting PRO/SIGHT i Exiting PRO/SIGHT; Choose "Exit" from the Exit Menu to exit from PRO/SIGHT.o T I Press to exit without saving changes to your picture; otherwise,  press . Resume Editing  Resume EditingMI To resume editing after saving a picture, choose "Resume editing themI picture" from the Exit Menu. The picture that you worked on appearso and you ce numeric keypad. Toi' I center it vertically, press on the numeric keypad. To find E the nearest corner, press the comma (,) key on the numeric keypad. C <.> I To relocate a cursor that you moved off the screen, use the <.> key or <,> T5 the <,> key. Figure 2-6 shows the PRO/SIGHT keys.i$ Figure 2-6: PRO/SIGHT Keys oLes a picture in a GID file.' To save a picture, do the following: E @1. Choose "Save the picture" from the Exit Menu. The Name a File Form appears.C >2. If you edited an existing picture, the name of the file H >automatically appears in the form. If this name is correct,H >press DO. To change the name use the < key to erase theF If you have changed any filetypes, change them back to GID.I Chapter 7 gives you information on how to set up and use printers anda plotters.F __ @Jyou typed in.6 Figure 2-5 shows a picture of the Name a File Form.& - 17 - t! Figure 2-5: Name a File Form Figure 2-5: Name a File FormI You can enter filenames up to nine characters long (letters A throughd& Z and/or numbers 0 through 9 only).I Save a file locally or on a remote system using PRO/DECnet. To storeo<  4__ ___ ______ ____ ____ ______ ______ _____ I Refer to the Professional 300 Series Hard Disk System User's Guide for . more information on printing picture files. MOVING THE CURSOR  MOVING THE CURSORI When you enter PRO/SIGHT, find a small arrow in the center of thetI screen. This arrow is the cursor and shows your location in the work  area.I Use the arrow keys on the editing keypad (the gray keys to the right I of the main keyboard) to move the cursor c j I appears on the screen to aid you. Press to return to what  you were doing.& - 20 - J  p HELP I When you press the key, a menu appears with a list of HELP  topics (see Figure 2-7). P Figure 2-7: HELP Menu  Figure 2-7: HELP Menu B Choose an item  MENUS AND KEYS  MENUS AND KEYSI PRO/SIGHT uses either function keys or menus to select attributes and I drawing shapes for your pictures. If you are using an input device,-I such as a mouse, use the menus to select drawing shapes andI attributes. Otherwise, function keys provide an efficient way toI select drawing shapes and attributes. You can use function keys and-$ an input device at the same time.I Chapter 3 describes PRO/SIGHT attributes in4from the HELP Menu in one of the following ways:G B o Move the pointer to your choice in the menu by pressing they8  < 4up or down arrow keys. Then press the key.H B o Type (in upper- or lowercase) the highlighted letters of the3  h7 |selected item, and then press the key. E When you choose a topic from the HELP Menu, a HELP screen appears. 0СH detail and tells you how* to choose attributes for your drawings.!& - 23 - =& - 24 - c% 3 L --. Attribut۵0 Figure 2-8 shows an example of a HELP screen.& - 21 - . ) Figure 2-8: Example of a HELP Screen -( Figure 2-8: Example of a HELP ScreenI Wherever possible, HELP explains how to perform PRO/SIGHT functions ( using function keys instead of menus. , Press the key to exit from HELP. GETTING STATUS INFORMATION  GETTING STATUS INFORMATIONnI The M }es;& - 25 - f=& - 26 - c +  Chapter 3 G*  Chapter 3,  Attributes +  ain Menu shows the status of attributes as well as the active I shape. For example, Figure 2-9 shows a picture of the freehand stroke I in the "SHAPE" square and shows the active font style in the "FONT" square.( Figure 2-9: SAtatus on the Main Menu ' Figure 2-9: Status on the Main Menu,& `- 22 - sI Each attribute menu and the Shape Menu show the active attribute ornI shape~ AttributesnI This chapter describes the attributes for PRO/SIGHT and how to select  them. These attributes are:e  o Outline only  o Fill onlyd  o Outline and fill  o Color o Pen   o Pattern o Rule  o Fontj OUTLINE AND FILL  OUTLINE AND FILL 5 When you draw an object, you have several options:eE : o Outline only--outline objects, using current pen and r  Figure 2-6: PRO/SIGHT KeysI You can use an input device instead of the cursor keys to move thefI cursor around the work area. Appendixes A and B provide mores* information on alternate input devices.? Appendix D lists aYll the PRO/SIGHT keys and how to use them.n GETTING HELP  GETTING HELPi; V eI When you do not know how to proceed, press . Information 8  I by highlighting that square. When you select a new attribute or I shape, that square is highlighted. Figure 2-10 indicates that thep circle has been chosen.* Figure 2-10: Status on the Shape Menu ) Figure 2-10: Status on the Shape Menuo PRO/SIGHT DEFAULTS  PRO/SIGHT DEFAULTSI When you enter PRO/SIGHT, the Main Menu shows certain attributes and a I drawing shape (the freehand stroke) selected. PRO/SIGHT comes with$ these defaults automatically set. zuleu attribute.> : o Fill only--fill in objects, using current pattern.: 2 o Outline and fill--outline and fill in objects. & - 27 - I When you enter PRO/SIGHT, the Main Menu shows "OUTLINE ONLY"I highlighted. This is the default. To change the setting, move theC H I cursor to either "FILL ONLY" or "OUTLINE & FILL" and press . Theu square is highlighted.aI The pen, rule, and pattern attributes determine how the figure appears I when outlined or filled. When you choose a pattern, PRO/SIGHT assumes,I you want to fill objects. When you choose a pen or rules, PRO/SIGHTaI assumes you want to outline objects. Figure 3-1 shows some examplesy of outline and fill.fd- Figure 3-1: Examples of Outline and Fill , Figure 3-1: Examples of Outline and Fill& - 30 - i Rule  Rule I The rule attribute provides a selection of line styles, as shown in I Figure 3-3. This attribute applies when drawing lines, boxes,lI circles, polygons, arcs, or the freehand stroke. Rule does not swork I with the text shape. When you choose a rule, PRO/SIGHT assumes that  you want to outline objects.e8+ Figure 3-3: Example of Different Rules t* Figur& - 28 - G SELECTING ATTRIBUTES  SELECTING ATTRIBUTES I You can choose attributes for your pictures using either menus orcI keys. To choose an attribute, move the cursor to the attribute squareT on the Main Menu.: To use a m2enu to select an attribute, do the following:  
 1. Press
.E *2. Move the cursor to one of the attributw*e 3-3: Example of Different Rules&  NOTE: eA : NOTE: Rule patterns appear different from the menu if   you use a wide pen.& - 31 - e Pattern d PatternI The pattern attribute lets you specify a pattern to use to fill in anI object. When you select the Pattern Menu, one set of patternssI appears. To display the ot'e squares and pressS  i" . A menu appears.F @3. Move the cursor to your choice in the menu, and then press  nG . The new attribute is active and appears highlighted. I To use keys to select an attribute for your pictures, do the following:R, (1. Press one of the following keys:   o ()     o ()c0,her patterns, select "MORE" from thei:   I Pattern Menu and press , or press the () key andi cycle through the patterns.I When you choose a pattern, PRO/SIGHT assumes that you want to fillp objects.pI Figure 3-3 shows the hatch patterns that can be printed on the LVP16t plotter. # Figure 3-4: The Hatch Patterns " Figure 3-4: The Hatch PatternsI Figures 3-4 and 3-5 show the patt  I !  o ()a)  ) " o () 6 0 o (<-> key on the numeric keypad)F  F >2. Move the cursor to your choice on the menu and press .& &- 29 -  Pen u PenI PRO erns that can be printed on any - output device except on the LVP16 plotter. & Figure 3-5: The Halftone Patterns % Figure 3-5: The Halftone Patterns,# Figure 3-6: The Other Patterns " Figure 3-6: The Other Patterns$& - 32 - t Font  FontwI The font attribute lets you specify how text appears in your picture.tI The options include several styles in vari < and greenT) to the same value as the chosen color.e&  NOTE: d; 4 NOTE: Mixing the first color (black by default)a@ 8 changes the background of your picture. Changing the: 2 values of the first and last colors changes the= 6 appearance of the PRO/SIGHT menus and can make the < 4 menus unreadable. Caution is advised when mixing  these colors.rawing with PRO/SIGHT 1 > Drawing with PRO/SIGHT  This chapter describes:  o Drawing objects   o Inserting text  o Reverse video   o Clearing the screenv  o Include picturea DRAWING OBJECTS e DRAWING OBJECTSI In this section you learn how to draw several objects. Before you I draw an object, check the Main Menu to see which attributes are I active. Using function keys or menܑous sizes, with and withoutED italics. The font attribute affects only the appearance of text.I When the cursor is in the Font Menu, you can choose a font by typing " the letter of that font square.( Figure 3-7 shows the available fonts.Z+ Figure 3-7: Example of Available Fonts * Figure 3-7: Example of Available Fonts& - 33 -  SELECTING A COL& 8- 35 - h( To mix a new color, do the following:'  () D @1. Press the () key. The Color Menu appears.I D2. The active color is highlighted and the values for the active 6 .color appear in the value box on the menu.D >3. Move the cursor to the color you choose to mix and press  s .eF .4. Move the cursor to one of the color mixingOR  SELECTING A COLORI You can choose any one of eight colors from the color menu. If you I have a monochrome monitor with an Extended Bitmap Option (EBO) (ModelEI Number VC241), these colors appear as shades of gray. If you do notyI have an EBO board, only black and white display. Figure 3-8 shows the* color menu with the color mixing boxes.: Figure 3-8: Color Menu r Figure 3-8: Color MenuԱ squares: "MOREI @RED," "LESS RED," "MORE GREEN," "LESS GREEN," "MORE BLUE," orP "LESS BLUE."  iI D5. Press to adjust the amount of red, blue, or green in thecC :outlined color. Repeat Steps 3 and 4 until you get theE desired color.&  NOTE: i? 8 NOTE: PRO/SIGHT allows 16 intensity values for each ? 0 of the three primary colors. You may not be ab& - 34 -  MIXING COLORS e MIXING COLORSI PRO/SIGHT allows you to use up to eight colors including the I background color. You can vary any of these colors by adding oruI removing red, green, or blue. PRO/SIGHT allows you to mix up to 256sI colors on a Professional 350, or up to 4,096 colors on a Professional  380.iF Objects drawn with the selected color change as you vary the color.I If )le ton? 8 differentiate all these color values on your screen.e? 8 However, these values are important when reproducingtA : the picture on a slide. Use the color values to remixP1 ( a previous color or to compare colors. #& - 36 - e% 4sN --:  ryou use the Include feature, the picture you include takes on thee colors in your color menu. Color Values  Color Values I Each color that you mix has an assigned numerical value. The valueaI square on the Color Menu displays the numerical values of the selectedlI color. "R" is the numerical value assigned to red. "G" is the I numerical value assigned to green. "B" is the numerical valueOI assigned to blue. To recreate the color, adjust red, blue, q Drawing with PRO/SIGHT;& - 37 - =& - 38 - e +  Chapter 4 e*  Chapter 42  D   EG B3. Move the cursor to your choice in the menu, and press .wD The new shape becomes active and it appears highlighted.I The following procedures use keys rather than menus to select a  drawing shape. Lines o LinesI Straight lines are easiest to draw. To draw a line, do the foll owing: ? <1. Move the cursor to locate one endpoint of the line.r :A 2. Press the (1. Move the cursor to the starting point of the drawing.s r+ (2. Press the () key.-9 63. Move the cursor along the path of the stroke.gC >4. If you make a mistake, use the < key to back up andn  correct the mistake.  / .5. Press when you finish drawing.i&  NOTE: e= Ë$>) key. You are ready to draw.e0 ,3. Use the arrow keys to draw the line.9  9 24. When you finish drawing the line, press .n& L- 40 - r Boxes  Boxes# To draw a box, do the following: ; 81. Move the cursor to place one corner of the box.a  ( $2. Press the () key.E 3. Move the cursor tog 6 NOTE: Strokes have a certain maximum length. Theo@ 8 stroke automatically ends when it reaches its maximum  length.@ Arcs  Arcs $ To draw an arc, do the following:8 41. Move the cursor to the arc's starting point.  ( $2. Press the () key.I D3. Move the cursor to position the other endpoint of the arc and   - press . A vus, choose the attributes you neede to draw your picture. CHOOSING A SHAPE  CHOOSING A SHAPEt( There are two ways to choose a shape:  o Using drawing keys  o Using the Shape Menu & - 39 - I To choose a shape using drawing keys, the cursor should be in the workrI area. Select a drawing shape using the following keys, and then start drawing.  r@  o ( ( $4. Press the () KEY.  r/ (5. Press when you finish drawing.: Polygons PolygonsWI The Polygon feature enables you to draw multisided closed or openi6 figures. Polygons can have a maximum of 256 sides.' To draw a polygon, do the following:m2 /1. Move the cursor to the starting point.  ) -- activates the line drawing shape  ? < o () -- activates the box drawing shape. o ) -- activates the polygon or multisided - drawing shape  a= : o () -- activates the freehand stroke  ? < o () -- activates the arc drawing shape B  o () -- ac<> , (2. Press the () key.G D3. Use the arrow keys to draw a line, one side of the polygon.h  h 4. Press .s; 85. Draw another line, another side of the polygon.F  a 6. Press . :  D >7. Draw as many sides as you wish, pressing after each side.eG 48. If you make a mistake, use the < key to dele ԓ$tivates the circle drawing shape n@ o () -- activates the text drawing shape; To select a shape from the Shape Menu, do the following:  
 1. Press
.E @2. To select a drawing shape, move the cursor to the "SHAPE"G4  E >square on the Main Menu, and press . A menu appears.HG  te the lasth point.  u5 .9. Press twice when you finish drawing.2 Freehand Stroke  Freehand StrokeI The Stroke feature lets you draw freehand. This feature works bestuI with a mouse, pen-and-tablet input device, or the DECtouch monitor.I These are described in Appendix A. However, you can= also use the) keyboard arrow keys or the pixel keys.e& - 41 - a6 To draw  options from the Font Menu.& 4- 43 - l$ To insert text, do the following:I D1. Check the Main Menu to be sure that you have the desired fontP" before inserting text.F @2. Move the cursor to the starting point on the screen. ThisG @point locates the upper left corner of the first character.  eH $3. Press the () key. T.T& - 44 - t Figure 4-2: Setup Menu l Figure 4-2: Setup Menu CLEARING THE SCREEN h CLEARING THE SCREENI The Clear Picture feature clears the work area without exiting froms PRO/SIGHT.t) To clear the screen, do the foll owing:  3 01. Press . The Setup Menu appears.fD >2. Move the cursor to the "CLEAR PICTURE" square, and press   he cursor becomes a block on1 *the screen. This is the text cursor.t. *4. Enter text from the main keyboard.> 85. If you make a mistake, use the < key to deleteI! H >characters. To delete the entire line, hold down the "  & key and press the key. lH ,6. Press the key to complete the t3.D >3. The question, "Do you really want to clear the picture?"H >appears on the screen. Answer "Y" for yes or "N" for no and press .h CHANGING THE PICTURE SIZE l CHANGING THE PICTURE SIZEI Before you begin drawing, set the size of the picture for the outputeI device that you use. The default setting is screen size. The outputoI devices for PRO/SIGHT produce diffKerent size outputs. For example, I the screen for the Professionalext object and begin' a new one on the next line. 7  E7 07. When you finish inserting text, press .tJ! CANCELING A DRAWING OPERATION CANCELING A DRAWING OPERATIONI  I To delete your drawing, use the key before you press .M 7 The key cancels current drawing operations.o&  300 Series is wider than it is long.I An 8 1/2-by-11-inch piece of paper, on the other hand, is longer than  it is wide.I Using the Picture Size feature, you select the picture size that givesI the best fit for a particular output device. You can still output a I picture on any supported device, but it fits best when you use theo( picture size designed for the device.&  NOTE: < " NOTE: If you change a picture to޻  A 94. Move the cursor to vary the arc, and then press .I Circles Circles& To draw a circle, do the following:B >1. Move the cursor to where you want to start the circle. + (2. Press the () key.D >3. As you move the cursor away from the starting point, the circle expands.C  ; (4. Press when the circle is the de @  NOTE:  ? 8 NOTE: Cancel does not work after you press the &  key to complete the object. REVERSE VIDEO a REVERSE VIDEOI When you first use PRO/SIGHT, the screen is set to normal screen mode. I You have the option to reset the PRO/SIGHT drawing screen to reverseI video mode. In normal screen mode, the background for 9the drawing @ area is dark; in reverse video mode, th 6 sired size.  & B- 42 - P5 Figure 4-1 shows an example of each of the shapes:s, Figure 4-1: Example of PRO/SIGHT Shapes + Figure 4-1: Example of PRO/SIGHT Shapes  INSERTING TEXT  INSERTING TEXTeI Before you insert text in your drawings, choose the font for titles  and labels in your pictures.eI QFonts come in several sizes and styles, plain or italicized. Chooset$ these UTe background is light.6 To use the Reverse Video feature, do the following: D @1. Press . The Setup Menu appears (see Figure 4-2).I"  I F2. Move the cursor to the "REVERSE VIDEO" square and press .eC >3. The screen changes to reverse video. To change back toF  *r to "PICTURE SIZE" and press . The7 0Picture Size Menu appears (see Figure 4-3).g, $3. Select the desired picture size.& - 45 - aI Figure 4-3, the Picture Size Menu, lists the picture size choices for supported output devices." Figure 4-3: Picture Size Menu ! Figure 4-3: Picture Size Menu Change View b Change ViewI To edit pictures lar=ger than your screen size, scroll up and down thelI scree0 cursor to the "PRESS BUTTON" or "HOLD BUTTON"#  H >square, and press . That square remains highlighted and' active until you change it.g INCLUDE PICTURE t INCLUDE PICTUREI The Include Picture feature lets you copy another PRO/SIGHT file intoaI the pictures you draw. This feature saves you from redrawing I frequently used symbols or figures. (Because you use 1copies of these* files, the originals remainrn. The default view is at the top of the screen. To change thee) view of your screen, do the following:  3 01. Press . The Setup Menu appears.f<  H B2. Move the cursor to "CHANGE VIEW" and press . The entireI @picture displays on the left side of the screen. A rectangleG >at the top of the picture indicates the part of the picture " available for ed  unchanged.)I You can also include other GIDIS files not created with PRO/SIGHT andw edit over them.> The picture takes on the colors of your present color menu.9 To use the Include Picture function, do the following:l 3 01. Press . The Setup Menu appears.aF @2. Move the cursor to the "INCLUDE PICTURE" square, and press  D :. A list of the files with the GID filetype in your1 current volu iting.I D3. Use the up and down arrow keys or a positional device, like alG >mouse or a tablet, to move the rectangle to change the viewa=  s= of your picture, and then press or .bI If you do not want to change the view of your picture, press thex  key.* SETTING THE PUSH BUTTON OR HOLD BUTTON ) SETTING THE PUSH BUTTON OR HOLD BUTTONI The Push Bu[me and directory appears. $  I D3. Press the key to scroll additional filenames onD the list. D >4. If the picture you wish to edit is listed, select it and  p press .hE @5. To choose a file from a different directory or node, or a G  aF tton or Hold Button feature provides you with alternate I ways to use an input device to draw. Set this feature for anys1 positional device that you use with PRO/SIGHT.h@ Your button control options on the Setup Menu are as follows:E @ o Press Button -- To start drawing, press the button on the G >positional device. You do not need to hold the button downaG >while you draw. To complete an object, press the button ongG the positional devic& key.I If you include a PRO/SIGHT picture in a drawing larger than screenh? size, the picture aligns with the view of the large picture.eI For example, if you set the picture size to "PAGE," change the view totI the middle of the picture, and include a previously saved screen-sizeI picture, PRO/SIGHT places the picture in the middle of the page. If I the previously-saved picture extends below the bottom of the current-I picture size, anything below the bottom  a smaller size,= 6 objects drawn below the bottom line of the smaller < 4 size picture do not show on your screen or on the> 6 output device. These objects become visible if you1 h change the picture to the larger size.u6 To set the picture size you want, do the following: D @1. Press . The Setup Menu appears (see Figure 4-2).=  rB 2. Move the curso *e again. When you enter PRO/SIGHT, thee* "Press Button option is active.E @ o Hold Button -- To draw an object, press the button on theoA 8positional device and hold it down while drawing. Tos3 (complete an object, release the button. & @- 46 - e/ To set the button control, do the following:  3 01. Press . The Setup Menu appears. B 2. Move the "5 of the current picture sizeP does not appear. & - 47 -  BACKGROUND FILES  BACKGROUND FILES I You can use any GIDIS file not created with PRO/SIGHT as a backgroundI for a picture. You cannot select or modify objects in the backgroundI file. However, you can draw objects over the background, and modify I these objects. A PRO/SIGHT picture can contain only one background  file.I To use a background file nly, or outline and fill  o Moving objects  o Copying objects 6 2 o Enlarging, reducing, or stretching objects  o Deleting objects SELECTING OBJECTS k SELECTING OBJECTSI Before you modify, move, copy, or delete an object, you must select itiI from the work area. The Previous Object, Find Object, and Select , Objects features provide ways to do this.I WhIen you select an object using "PREVIOUS OBJECT," "FIND OBJECT," or(- in your picture, specify that file in the I "Edit existing picture" option, or include it with the Include Pictureo option.9 When you use a background file, the following happens:iI D o The picture size is SCREEN size. You cannot create a pictureA :containing a background file larger than screen size.yH B o The view sets to the top of the picture. You cannot use theG @Change View option in pictures containing background files. I  o The  "SELECT OBJECTS," the Change Menu appears. I The Change Menu, shown in Figure 5-1, displays your options for * changing an object or group of objects. & P- 51 -  Figure 5-1: Change Menu  Figure 5-1: Change Menux&  NOTE: e@ 8 NOTE: You can select only those objects created with PRO/SIGHT.s2 Previous Object  Previous ObjectI TPRO/SIGHT does not automatically redraw the background file.C :If you want to redraw the entire picture, including theeC    iC (background file, hold down the kehe Previous Object feature locates the last object drawn or modified I or the last group of objects modified. This is useful when you finish I drawing an object and decide to change the color, pattern, or other I attributes. You can also use this feature to change an object youl just modified. 8 To use the Previous Object feature, do the following:G!  oG 01. Choose "PREVIOUS OBJECT" from the Main Menu wy and type .e"& - 48 - .% 5 N --5 Modifying Objects ;& - 49 - and press , '  3 ,or press the () key.tI  ___ H B2. The area around the previous object appears in a highlighted ___ @ 8box. The Change Menu also appears (see Figure 5-1).C >3. Now you can change attributes and copy, delete, or movef Nobjects and text.6 If there is no previous object, the terminal beeps. )&& - 50 - a +  Chapter 5 g*  Chapter 5/  Modifying Objects c. 8 Modifying Objects This chapter describes:  o Selecting objects   o Reordering objects  o Changing attributes >  o Using outline only, fill o PI If you decide that the object you highlighted is not the one you want,s  press the key. Find Object e Find ObjectI Use the Find feature if you want to modify an object that is not the I previous object. This feature locates the object nearest the cursor  key.e! D y6 You can use either the key or the Main Menu. B + To use the key, do the following:a= k pMenu appears (see Figure 5-1).I If you decide that the object you highlighted is not the one you want,  f  press the key.7 If you did not select an object, the terminal beeps.e&  NOTE: .2 ___ 2  : 2 NOTE: Any change you make affects all selected objects.s & s4, () key, or (<-> key on the I @numeric keypad) key. An Attribute Menu for the attribute youu chose appears.I D2. Select the desired value from the Attribute Menu, and press   f .t@ I D3. To remove the highlighted box, press the key, or.I"  >I selectݍ:1. Move the cursor to the object you want to modify.  tG B2. Press the key. A highlighted box appears around the.> 2object. The Change Menu appears (see Figure 5-1).& 6- 52 - k% To use the menu, do the following:uC  C @1. Select "FIND OBJECT" from the Main Menu and press . F "2. Move the cursor to the object  - 53 -  REORDERING OBJECTS  REORDERING OBJECTSI The Reordering feature lets you position an object in the foreground I or background of a picture to control the final appearance of the I picture and determine the sequence in ] which objects appear on thee screen.( To reorder objects, do the following:H B1. Use "PREVIOUS OBJECT," "FIND OBJECT," or "SELECT OBJECTS" toC 6highlight the object you want to move. The Change Menkyou want to modify and press  lD :. A highlighted box appears around the object. The1 Change Menu appears (see Figure 5-1).AI If the object you highlighted is not the one you want, press thet I key again. This highlights objects until you locate the one< you want to change. 9 Press the key to cancel a highlighted object.DI Now you can change attributes and copy, delete, or move ux appears.H B2. Move the cursor to the "PUT IN FRONT" or "PUT BEHIND" square.  B 8on the Change Menu and press . The square appearsH!  G >highlighted on the menu. If you make a mistake, press ,' again to cancel reordering. G B3. When you finish, remove the highlighted box by pressing thet  E  objects and  text.I The terminal beeps if you are not close enough to an object to> highlight it. Select Objects  Select Objects = To modify several objects, use the Select Objects feature.o7 To use the Selec)t Objects feature, do the following: C >1. Move the cursor to the center of the object or group of ' objects you want to change.2  key and press , < key, or select "NO MORE CHANGES" from the Change    Menu and press .I Use this feature when changing attributes, moving objects, copying anV object, or by itself. CHANGING ATTRIBUTES H CHANGING ATTRIBUTESI To modify attributes of an existing object, highlight the objecyt(s) E using the Previous Object, Find Object, or Select Objects feature.u% The attributes you can change are:;  o Colore ڋ or choose "SELECT7  7 0OBJECTS" from the Main Menu and press .sG B3. Move the cursor to draw a box around the selected object orS objects.<  F @4. When the box encloses the object(s), press . The areaB 8around the selected object appears highlighted. (OnlyG >objects completely enclosed appear highlighted.) The Changee* { o Pen   o Pattern  o Rule X o FontI Select the attribute you want to change using attribute keys or menus.a& 2- 54 - ! To use keys, do the following: J   I D1. Press the () key, () key, l:   I () key 0I nge Menu and press . The 3 ,"MOVE" square appears in reverse video.eD 2. Move the cursor to the highlighted box and press  E () key or . Move the cursor tonE I @DRAWING> () key to make another copy of the samea object(s).7  UI D2. Position the copy as before and press . Repeat these twoT5 0steps to make as many copies as you need.u; T iI When you finish copying the objects, press the key, or selec[  eH B3. When you finish moving the objects, press . The objectsF  E @4. To remove the highlighted box, press the key, oriI"  pI Bselect "NO MORE CHANGES" from the Change Menu and press .otu9 9 "NO MORE CHANGES" from the Change Menu and press .p. ENLARGING, REDUCING, OR STRETCHING OBJECTS - ENLARGING, REDUCING, OR STRETCHING OBJECTStI PRO/SIGHT allows you to enlarge or reduce selected objects, or to + streYtch them to change their appearance.c, To use these functions, do the following:D >1. Select the objects you wish to modify using the PreviousG Object, Find Object, or Select4d "NO MORE CHANGES" from the Change Menu and press .c" To use menus, do the following:H B1. Select the attribute you want to change from the Change Menu  IH >and press . If you choose "CHANGE COLOR," "CHANGE PEN,"A 8"CHANGE PATTERN," "CHANGE RULE," or "CHANGE FONT," an ? 8Attribute Menu for the attribute you chose appears.sG B2. Select the desired value from the Attribute Menu, and pressc s I You can repeat this procedure as long as the objects remain, highlighted.  Aligning Objects  Aligning ObjectshI To align an object, place the cursor in the object in a position thatsI helps you to align it. For example, if you wish to align an edge of I an object with another edge, place the cursor on the edge of theA object you are moving. COPYING OBJECTS T COPYING OBJECTSI To copy objects, highlight them using the PreviousE .s> E @3. To remove the highlighted box, press the key, oruI"  I >select "NO MORE CHANGES" from the Change Menu and press . 6 USING OUTLINE ONLY, FILL ONLY, OR OUTLINE AND FILL 5 USING OUTLINE ONLY, FILL ONLY, OR OUTLINE AND FILL I To change the Outline Only, Fill Only, or Outline and Fill feature ? V Object, Findt@ Object, or Select Objects feature, and then do the following:G B1. Move the cursor to the "COPY" square on the Change Menu ande  G9 2press . "COPY" appears in reverse video.eH  e1 *DRAWING> () key or .oG 3. U H t? select the one you want from the Change Menu and press .y& - 55 - a MOVING OBJECTS  MOVING OBJECTSI To move objects, highlight them using the Previous Object, Find @ Object, or Select Objects feature, and then do the following:>  C 1. Select "MOVE" from the Cha "a@ Move the cursor to reposition the copied object or objects.uF ? 74. When the copy is in the right position, press . & @- 56 - / To make additional copies, do the following: B $ the menu and press .&  NOTE: N= 6 NOTE: Scaling text may distort the spacing of the > 4 text, as well as the size and shape of the letters. & - 57 - . DELETING OBJECTS  DELETING OBJECTScI To delete objects, highlight the object(s) using the Previous Object, E Find Object, or Select Objects feature, and then do the fD >5. Use the
(<0> on the numeric keypad),' 
,A 8
( on the numeric keypad), or
CG >
(<.> on the numeric keypad) keys to reposition the  object(s).  ? <6. Press to move the objects to the new location.sF @7. To remove the highlighted rectangle from the screen, press JI %ollowing:i E @1. Press the key or choose "DELETE" from the Changet Menu.  dI D2. Press . PRO/SIGHT removes the object or objects from thez1 &work area, and the Main Menu appears.i4& - 58 - e% 6uR  @the key, or choose the "NO MORE CHANGES" option from $  $ the menu and press . & |- 61 -  DROP-SHADOWED OBJECTS  DROP-SHADOWED OBJECTS4 To create a drop-shadow effect, do the following:H B1. Choose the object(s) using the Previous Object, Find Object,@ 8or Select Objects feature. The Change Menu appears.C *2. Copy the objects, offsetting the copy u --F "Advanced Techniques with PRO/SIGHT;& - 59 - l=& - 60 - < +  Cslightly from thet original.sH B3. Change the color of the objects to the desired color for the shadow.fG B4. Choose "PUT BEHIND" from the menu to insure that the shadow ' appears behind the objects.u j5 .5. Press to complete the operation.O\ OUTLINED TEXT w OUTLINED TEXT- To create outlined text, do the following: @ :1. Choose the text object(s) using the Previous Object,DY Objects feature. The Change Menu appears. F @2. If you wish to enlarge or reduce objects, without changing> 6their shape, choose the "ZOOM" option in the menu.G B3. If you wish to change the shapes of the selected objects by E >stretching them, choose the "STRETCH" option in the menu.eG B4. Move the cursor to a point in the highlighted rectangle and 5 " i: press the () key.F @5. Continue moving the cursor to expand, contract, or stretch the rectangle.  pD >6. Press when satisfied with the size and shape of theH >rectangle. PRO/SIGHT redraws the objects, scaled to fit the new rectangle.F @7. To remove the highlighted rectangle from the screen, press I Fthe key, or choose the "NO MORE CHANGES" option fromh$  r using the Previous Object,D :Find Object, or Select Objects feature. The Change Menu appears.( $2. Choose "MOVE" from the menu.' 
I D3. Press the
key (<5> on the numeric keypad) tocF 6 24. Press the key to pick up the objects.( 
N* and to the left. Press   oG >() to end this copy and start another. RepeatnH >this step for the <2>, <3>, <4>, <6>, <7>, <8>, and <9> keysG >on the numeric keypad. Thus you create eight copies of theeF n1 .5. Press to complete the last copy.kG 6. Change the color o%(he one on the far left in the pattern58 .menus). Choose the solid pattern, using the  * " () key.F @2. Make a copy in the same location, by selecting "COPY" fromH >the menu, moving the cursor into the work area, and pressing    twice. H B3. Change the pattern to the dither pattern (the one on the far0 (right of the halftone pattern menu). 4. Chan,f the selected objects, which becomes thet* "interior of the outlined text.0 ,7. Choose "PUT IN FRONT" from the menu. 5 .8. Press to complete the operation.. & - 62 - # OUTLINING WITH DIFFERENT COLORS " OUTLINING WITH DIFFERENT COLORSI An object in PRO/SIGHT has only one color. However, you can createnI the effect of an object filled with one color and outlinVge the color. C >5. Choose "PUT IN FRONT" to insure that the dither pattern0 (appears in front of the solid color. 5 .6. Press to complete the operation.r COLOR SEPARATION  COLOR SEPARATION I Use the color mixing function to do color separation, which is useful ; when sending color graphic work to a commercial printer.JH B1. Draw the picture using only the background color and the sixE intermJed witht another.d+ To create this effect, do the following:AH B1. Choose the object using the Previous Object, Find Object, or= 6Select Objects feature. The Change Menu appears.iH B2. Set the object to "FILL ONLY," and set the color and pattern for the interior.lA <3. Make a copy of the object in the same position as the G >original. Do this by choosing "COPY" from the menu, movingu= 6ediate colors. Do not use the last color (white orr black).O ; 82. Press the key. The Color Menu appears.CH B3. Set all but the red color mask areas to black. Save this in a file. E @4. Repeat for yellow and blue. Set all but the yellow color F C twice.tG B4. Change the object to "OUTLINE ONLY," and choose the outlineb! color, pen, and rule.cG B5. Choose "PUT IN FRONT" to insure that the outline appears ine% front of the filled area.e e5 .6. Press to complete the operation.h%& - 63<4 primary colors of ink are red, yellow, and blue, F r@ :3. Press () to pick up the object(s).I D4. Press the <1> key on the numeric keypad to move the object(s)rC  sB one pixel down $t - h DITHERING DITHERINGI PRO/SIGHT pictures can use up to eight colors. If you need moreM* ___ I colors, create the effect by dithering two colors together. DitheringI is putting dots of different colors so close together that they appear I to be a different color. To create the dithering effect, do theu following: H B1. Draw the object, using one of the colors to dither and usingE the solid pattern (t & - 65 - =& - 66 -  +  Chapter 7 *  Chapter 73 Printing PRO/SIGHT Files <2 dPrinting PRO/SIGHT FilesI This chapter describes how to set up and use printers and ploTur computer.I To print a file on the LA50, set the aspect ratio switch to pictures < to print correctly. To set the switch, do the following:+ (1. Take the cover off the printer.t, (2. Move the print head to the left.G B3. Note two banks of switches located in the middle right-handDH >side of the printer. Lift the plastic cover with "SW-1" andD :"SW-2" on it. The switch you need to set is on the SW-1I bank. Use a pencil or your ?ttersU with PRO/SIGHT.I Before you print files for the first time, use "Set printer I characteristics" from P/OS Print Services to set your printer type andeI location, as well as the proper characteristics for your printer and paper.DI Choose the printer type that you use. If you use an LVP16 or I compatible plotter (for example, an HP 7470 or 7475), choose "LVP16." F __< ___ ______ ____ ____ ______ ______ _____ I Refer to the  $finger to move switch number five A :away from the word "open." This turns the switch off.sI D4. Turn the printer off and on again before printing a PRO/SIGHT  tfile. I To use the plotter with your Professional, set the plotter's rockerU switches as follows:vE @1. Set switches B1 and B4 to ON. (Move the switches so they F >point to B1 and B4.) Switches B2 and B3 should remain OFF.D 02. The next two switches on the LVP16 plotter cProfessional 300 Series Hard Disk System User's Guide for more information.> Note the following points when using plotters and printers:G B o Fonts do not appear the same when using a plotter; they mayr appear distorted.EE @ o Only hatch patterns print correctly on the LVP16 plotter.C0 (See Figures 3-3 to 3-5 for examples.H B o When two objects overlap, the LA50, LA100, or other printersD ,draw the object in front. A plotter draws b7ontrol paperF  6 NOTE: If your Professional has P/OS V2.0, you must@ 8 use the Load PRO/SIGHT Fonts and Patterns application8 . before printing files created with PRO/SIGHT. & 0- 67 - I Refer to the documentation that ci& - 68 - e&  NOTE: o8 0 NOTE: When designing pictures, remember that> 6 halftones and text may appear slightly different on* the plotter than on the screen.! USING THE PRINTER AND PLOTTER USING THE PRINTER AND PLOTTERI If your Professional is connected to both a printer and a plotter, I make sure that the printer and the plotter are plugged in, turned on fomes with the plotter for general  installation instructions.hI To connect a plotter, or a plotter and a printer to the Professional, do the following:H B o Use the DIGITAL cable (Part Number BCC24-05) to connect bothH >a plotter and a printer to your Professional. You also needE >the DIGITAL printer cable supplied with your system unit. C > o Use the DIGITAL plotter cable (Part Number BCC20-10) to : "connect the plotter directly to yo , I and on-line before you print or plot a picture. To resume using thesI plotter or printer after turning either one off, turn both the printeroI and the plotter on again. (If the printer or plotter is alreadyD6 turned on, turn it o#ff, and then turn it on again.)& > 6 CAUTION: Wait until PRO/SIGHT finishes printing or? 8 plotting your picture before you shut off either the @ ( printer or the plotter. Otherwise, you \Ier comes with different width pens and special pens fordI making transparencies. Select the pen width according to the size:I line you want to draw. When making transparencies, use the pens for  transparencies.- If the plotter does not draw your picture:/ , o Make sure the cables are connected.I D o Check both the plotter and the printer to see if the power is  on.nE J o Make sure the rocker switches are set as described above.t4 6 patent rights.s? 8 Neither does Digital Equipment Corporation imply the > 6 grant of a license to make, use, or sell any of the% products described herein. @ 8 Also, this document does not imply that the equipment@ 8 as used with this software or with a Professional 300> 6 Series Personal Computer will meet any governmentalA : regulations or laws under which the positional devicesm+ & or connected equipment may fall.JA Or picture will  not finish printing.  GIDIS Update Application  GIDIS Update ApplicationEI If P/OS V2.0 or V2.0A runs on your Professional, and you use DIGITAL's I LVP16 the Hewlett-Packard Model 7475A, or the Hewlett-Packard ModelpI 7470A pen plotter, install the GIDIS Update application that comessI with the PRO/SIGHT kit. This application ensures that PRO/SIGHT 0 prints pictures correctly on the pen plotter.J #, o Refer to the plotter user documentation.& - 70 - u0 Appendix AK ---e& ;& - 71 -  __ ___ ______ I To install this application refer to the Professional 300 Seriess& ______ _____ ___ ____ ____ _______ & User's Guide for Hard Disk Systems.I You must power your Professional on and off after you install thisc application.c&  CAUTION: A : CAUTION: Do not run this application. Simply installo@ 8 it from the application diskette. Do not remove this& applicatitA&& - 72 - O ,  Appendix A +  Appendix A8 &Alternate Input Devices (P/OS V2.0) 7 Alternate Input Devices (P/OS V2.0)I This appendix describes the alternate input devices that can be used ? with PRO/SIGHT (P/OS V2.0) and explains how to install them. & eon once installed.& - 69 - l) Setting Up Pens for the LVP16 Plotter ( Setting Up Pens for the LVP16 PlotterI If you use DIGITAL's LVP16 Plotter to print out a PRO/SIGHT picture,eA you can set up the pens in the plotter in the following order: L PRO/SIGHT  LVP16 3 * DEFAULT COLORS* CORRESPONDING PENSG* 1 BLACK 6 *   NOTE: r< 4 NOTE: This appendix describes several positional> 6 devices manufactured and distributed by independent@ 8 vendors. These descriptions (in some cases including: 2 installation instructions) are provided for the? 8 reader's information and convenience only. They areC: 4 based upon information provided by the vendors.3 , Digital Equipment Corporation assumes noh?  responsibilit  2 RED  1 * 3 GREEN  2 * 4 BLUE 3 * 5 YELLOW 4 * 6 MAGENTA  1 * 7 CYAN 5 * 8 WHITE 6 > *Colors are from left to right on the PRO/SIGHT Color Menu.I Use PRO/SIGHT colors 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8 to draw your pictures when you ) output a picture to the LVP16 Plotter.SI The LVP16 Plott *y for the accuracy of the descriptions, @ 8 for any changes that vendors may make that affect theA : descriptions of their products, nor for the quality or ' " performance of the products. : 2 Further, Digital Equipment Corporation makes no= 6 representation that the use of these products with : 2 this software or with a Professional 300 Series? 8 Personal Computer as described in this document will.9 not infringe existing or future fe a cable for the Communication Port requires a 0 standard 25-pin female RS-232 type connector.&  NOTE: s: 2 NOTE: Input devices to the Printer Port should< 4 connect pin 6 (DSR) to pin 20 (DTR) for correct startup. I When not using for positional device input, use the Communication andn. Printer Ports for their standard functions.I By connecting a DECtouch monitor to your Professional, you provide twooi desired port before running an application 7 that uses the Positional Device Startup application. I The MM 961 and MM 1201 require a power supply and null modem cable for  correct operation.eI To ensure that the Summagraphics MM 961 anQd MM 1201 Digitizers workr. correctly with PRO/SIGHT, do the following:G D1. Set the BDR jumper that selects automatic baud rate to OUT. * (2. Set the 8/9 Bit jumper to OUT.J  ___%I serial ports as well as two parallel ports. See information onl# DECtouch later in this appendix. I IVIS Systems using PRO/SIGHT use the DECtouch monitor as an inputRI device, or use other input devices connected directly to the DECtouch I monitor. You cannot use the Printer or Communication Ports whileG using IVIS.I The following sections describe the supported devices. ForcI specifications, installation instructions, and other detaile^[__e __ ___ ___ I Refer to the Jumper Selections section of the Summagraphics MM 961 and & __ ____ ___ __G_ ______ ; MM 1201 Technical Reference Manual for more information. & 6- 75 - m% For ordering information, contact:w2  Summagraphics Corporation/ 35 Brentwood Avenuep, P.O. Box 7814 : Finally, by describing certain positional devices thatn@ 8 can be used with this software or with a Professional: 2 300 Series Personal Computer, Digital Equipment@ 8 Corporation does not imply that the described devices< 6 are the only positional devices that can be used.> 6 For additional information on any of these devices,. , please contact the vendor directly.& 0- 73 - ) POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP (P/OS VVddI information about a particular device, refer to the documentation  provided with that device. I Note that, as described in this appendix, some devices requireeI modification to the initial switch settings to work properly 5with thet) Positional Device Startup application. & - 74 - e8 DEVICES SUPPORTED BY THE POSITIONAL DEVICE INTERFACE 7 DEVICES SUPPORTED BY THE POSITIONAL DEVICE INTERFACE / Summagraphics MM 961 anw2.0) t( POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP (P/OS V2.0)I The Positional Device Startup is an application that comes with I PRO/SIGHT. You need this software to use an input device connected tohI the Printer Port or the Communication Port of the Professional. I Connect the input device to the Professional before installing and5 running the Positional Device Startup application.o CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES  CONNECTING INPUT DEVICESb _____ cI d MM 1201 Digitizers . Summagraphics MM 961 and MM 1201 DigitizersI The Summagraphics Corporation digitizers are tablet-type positional I devices. A tablet is a surface with a specified active area for I digitizing. The Summagrapghics tablet has a narrow groove etched onf4 its plastic surface that defines the active area.J  ______ W______ I Summagraphics provides a mouse-like cursor and a pencil-like stylus I   There are several ports through which you can connect a positional ' device to the Professional computer:" o Communication Portt o Printer Port B o Ports provided by the DECtouch (VRTS1-A) color/touch screen monitorI The Communication and Printer Ports support a number of serial inputtI devices. Both ports function identically, with the exception of theeI cable needed for each. A cable for the Printer Port requires a 9-pinsI female connector, whil ) that you move over the tablet. This movement locates points definedpI within the active area, and sends the coordinates as digital  information to the computer. I The MM 961 is a 6" x 9" tablet. The MM 1201 is a 12" x 12" version ofi the MM 961.I Both digitizers require a startup sequence after power up, which theaI positional device driver automatically sends. To receive this data,j1 &______ I connect the tablet to the j}ktartup application. I The OptoMouse requires a power supply and null modem cable for correctI operation. However, no modifications to the standard jumper settings are necessary. % For ordering information, contact:0  USI Computer Products, 71 Park Lane3 Brisbane, California 94005 -  (415) 468-4900s& 1y6| off | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 3 B | Switch 3 | on | off | on |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 4 B | Switch 4 | on | off | on |B +-- - 76 - /1 VS10X-CA Graphics Data Pad or GTCO Digi-Pad 5 i0 VS10X-CA Graphics Data Pad or GTCO Digi-Pad 5I The VS10X-CA Graphics Data Pad is DIGITAL's version of the GTCOeI Digi-Pad 5, a tablet-type positional device. Its active area is anC+ 11" x 11" unmarked square on the tablet. I This positional device uses a plastic tablet containing an array of7I conducting wires, through which a pulsing direct current travels. The_I current produces an electromagnJg----+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 5 aB | Switch 5 | on | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 6 sB | Switch 6 | on | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | tetic field, which induces a signal in amF coil contained in the cursor or stylus as it moves over the tablet.&  NOTE: a; 4 NOTE: Connect the RS-232 cable to Port B on thep/ device. The port is labeled 71D4J6.nI When connected to the Communication Port of the Professional, theeI device requires the switch settings shown in Table A-1 for correct I operation. Note that when you connect this device  to a a | |  |  | TSwitch 7 cB | Switch 7 | on | on | on |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 8 B | Switch 8 | off | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+& - 77 - nI To use the DIa Fairfield, Connecticut 06430- (203) 384-1344" OptoMouse 2000 AND 4000 Series ! OptoMouse 2000 AND 4000 Series I The USI Corporation's OptoMouse is a small, hand-held input device I that you move across a special 9" x 11" grid. The grid consists ofe3 thin reflective lines set on a black background.eI As the OptoMouse passes over the grid, its built-in optical systemrI detects the reflective lines. An on-board microprocessor convert DECtouchtI serial port instead, different settings are required, as described int Table A-2. J Table A-1: VS10X-CA or Digi-Pad 5 Switch Settings, When Connected to I Table A-1: VS10X-CA or Digi-Pad 5 Switch Settings, When Connected tos- " Communication or Printer Port t, & Communication or Printer PortB +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  |A  Swi ws theaJ _ _ I optical data to a serial data stream containing the current x and y coordinates of the OptoMouse.I The OptoMouse requires a startup sequence after power up, which the I positional device driver automatically sends. To receive this data, 1 z______ lI connect the device to the desired port before running an application7 that uses the Positional Device S )w2tch Pack 1 Switch Pack 2 Switch Pack 3 iB | 6|Switch Pack 1 | Switch Pack 2 | Switch Pack 3 |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 1 eB | Switch 1 | off | on | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | Switch 2 lB | Switch 2 t5 Switch Settings, When Connected to I Table A-2: VS10X-CA or Digi-Pad 5 Switch Settings, When Connected ton  DECtouch Port   DECtouch PortB +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  |A 6 Switch Pack 1 Switch Pack 2 Switch Pack 3 sB | 6|Switch Pack 1 | Switch Pack 2 | Switch Pack 3 |B +--+--+---+--ŃJsalesm> representative (for the VS10X-CA), or (for the Digi-Pad 5):. GTCO Corporation.  1055 First Street2  Rockville, Maryland 20850-  (301) 279-9550r & - 78 -  GTCO Micro Digi-Pad t GTCO Micro Digi-PadI The Micro Digi-Pad is a compact electromagnetic positional device.kI Like the GTCO Digi-Pad 5, the Micro Digi-Pag -----+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 1 DB | Switch 1 | on | on | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 2 tB | Switch 2 | on | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  | d uses a plastic tabletrI containing an array of conducting wires, through which a pulsing I direct current travels. The current produces an electromagnetic I field, which induces a signal in a coil contained in the cursor or-& stylus as it moves over the tablet.I The tablet has an active area consisting of a 6" x 6" unmarked square on the tablet surface.I The Micro Digi-Pad needs no modification of the standard jumperI settings. You should order ty  | TSwitch 3 B | Switch 3 | off | off | on |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 4 yB | Switch 4 | on | off | on |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | ,Switch 5 tB | Switch 5 | off he device to operate at 9600 baud (baudI rate jumper IN). Also, the Micro Digi-Pad requires a power supply and- null modem cable.% For ordering information, contact:n. GTCO Corporation.  1055 First Street2  Rockville, Maryland 20850- (301) 279-9550s Summagraphics SummaMouse  Summagraphics SummaMouseRI The Summagraphics SummaMouse is a mouse that reads optical u( | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 6 oB | Switch 6 | off | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 7 B | Switch 7 | off | off | on |B +--+---information I as it moves across a Mouse Pad. On the surface of the Mouse Pad runeI two sets of perpendicular stripes; these stripes absorb different I wavelengths of light. The SummaMouse uses this optical information touI translate movement over the stripes to digital data suitable for input  to the computer. I The Summagraphics mouse needs no modification to the standardbI settings. You must order the SummaMouse in the standard "MM" data = format, set wit GITAL Graphics Data Pad VS10X-CA or GTCO Digi-Pad 5 with I the DECtouch color monitor, you must set the tablet switches as shown:4 ___ I in Table A-2. Note that these settings are not the same as thosetI required when you connect the tablet directly to the Professional'sEI Communication Port. Note that these settings are NOT the same as then6 settings in the PRIO/DECtouch Software User's Guide.J Table A-2: VS10X-CA or Digi-Pad  j-----+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 8 B | Switch 8 | on | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+&  NOTE: e; 4 NOTE: Connect the RS-232 cable to Port B on theT/ p device. The port is labeled 71D4J6.hI For ordering information, contact either your local DIGITAL xeZh the standard automatic baud rate feature. % For ordering information, contact: 2  Summagraphics Corporation/ 35 Brentwood Avenuer, P.O. Box 7814 Fairfield, Connecticut 06430-  (203) 384-1344w& n- 79 -  Microsoft Serial Mouse  Microsoft Serial Mouse.I The Microsoft Serial Mouse is a mecE - 80 - t DECtouch (VRTS1-A)  DECtouch (VRTS1-A)tI The DECtouch (VRTS1-A) color monitor is a positional device whose mainsI feature is a touch-sensitive screen. The screen uses resistivenI membrane technology, which provides extremely high resolution for  individual touch points.lI In addition to the touch screen, DECtouch also provides two parallelrI ports and two RS232 serial ports. To the parallel ports, you canoI connect Rhanical device that detects ahI change in position by the movement of a metal ball over a hardeI surface. The mouse contains sensors that read the motion of the ball, I and send this information to an on-board processor that digitizes the I information. Once digitized, the information passes to the hoste computer.I The Microsoft Serial Mouse needs no modifications; it connectstI directly to the Professional's Communication Port. Note, however, I teither Atari-compatible joysticks or the DIGITAL LM200iI Quadrature Mouse. To the two serial ports, you can connect thenI DIGITAL VS10X-CA Graphics Data Pad, the GTCO Digi-Pad 5, or theo OptoMouse 4002.I The DECtouch m;onitor comes with its own software that you install on J t_______ _____ _____ I the target machine. The instructions in the VRTS1-A Color Touchs- ______ _______  __ _____ eqhat to connect the mouse to the Professional's Printer Port, youcI connect pins 4 and 20 of the mouse to pin 5 (DTR) of the Printer Port. I You can ignore the instructions that Microsoft provides for usingh< their mouse with the MS-DOMS and PC-DOS operating systems.% For ordering information, contact:r0  Microsoft Corporation.  10700 Northup Way-  P.O. Box 972003 Bellevue, I Screen Monitor Installation/Owner's Guide show you how to do this.oI The software on the DECtouch monitor has a driver for any appropriatesE input device that you may want to connect to the DECtouch monitor.w&  NOTE: S? 8 NOTE: Connect input devices directly into the ports = 6 on the DECtouch color monitor. Do not connect anyE@ 8 input device to the Communication or Printer Ports if7  you use the DEC'Washington 98009O- (800) 426-9400o DIC HiFi Mouse  DIC HiFi MousetI The HiFi Mouse, manufactured by the Display Interface Corporation,cI operates by detecting tiny sounds and shear strains that result fromrI moving the mouse over a smooth surface. The sounds and strains aresI produced by the bending and straightening of filaments in theI suedecloth that covers the device's base. Gauges inside the mouse I read the in1 touch driver. Do not use them@ 8 Positional Device Startup application that comes with= 6 P/OS V2.0 if you use the DECtouch driver for inputs devices. I If several input devices are connected to a DECtouch color monitor,aD you must press the button on the device to switch to that device.= The joystick and Quadrature Mouse require no modification._E Figure A-1 illustrates- the ports provided by the DECtouch monitor.e iput and pass it to an on-board microprocessor for  digitizing.I The HiFi Mouse needs no modifications and requires a null modem cable  for correct operation.P% For ordering information, contact:o4 Display Interface Corporation-  1770 Post Road +  C.S. 3240e3 Milford, Connecticut 06460 -  (203) 877-7661s&  ]e& - 81 - t% + --+ +-------+i% | +--+ | | +---+ | : | \__+/======| | | - RS232 Serial Port 2@ | . | | +---+ | (VS10X-CA or Digi-Pad 5)% |  | +-------+r% | +--+ | | +---+ |p: | \__+/======| | | - RS232 Serial Port 1( |  | | +---+ | % + --+ +-------+ %  .GCommunication < or Printer Port  Seiko Tablet9 ground (AA) 1  -- 1 groundn? send data (BA) 2  --2 3 receive datad< receive data (BB) 3  -- 2 send dataB ---- 4 request to send- |@ 6---- 5 clear to send@ signal ground (AB) 7  -- 7 s Ms item consists of three pins located on the circuit board,-F with a blue plug (Pluggable Strap) placed over two of the pins. _ _ E The letters A and B are on the board on each side of the plug. I The plug sets so that it covers the center pin and the pin next to- _  the letter B. o POE Strap (Parity) I This item consists of two points on the circuit board labeled POE. H Make sure no soldered connection (POE Str  | +---+ |p6 | | | | - LK201 Keyboard% | +---+ |% +-------+o% | +---+ | ; "| | | | - PRO 300 System UnitM% | +---+ | % +-------+w% | +---+ |t' | | | | 7 | | | | - Parallel Port 1 = | | | | (A ignal groundA ---- 6 data set readyX- |TF ----20 data terminal ready, Figure A-2: Wiring for the Seiko Tablet + Figure A-2: Wiring for the Seiko Tablet I The connecting cable must be male to female. The male end connects toiB the Seiko Tablet. The female end connects to ?the Professional.% For ordering information, contact:p4 Stari-type Joystick)_% | +---+ |e% +-------+% | +---+ |& | | | | 7 | | | | - Parallel Port 2@ &| | | | (LM200 Quadrature Mouse)% | +---+ | % +-------+r: Figure A-1: DECtouch Color/Touch Screen Monitor Ports 9 Figure A-1: DECtouch Color/Touch Screen Monitor Ports I $ Seiko Instruments (USA), Inc.- 19 Crosby Driveu/  Bedford, MA 01730 -  (617) 275-4092 & - 83 - c Summagraphics Bit Pad One n Summagraphics Bit Pad OneI The Bit Pad One is a tablet that works on the magnetostrictiveeI principle. Below the surface of the tablet are special wires thattI deform in a known manner when curre W For ordering information, contact your local DIGITAL sales office or4I sales representative. For detailed information on using, installing,0I or programming with the DECtouch monitor, refer to the followingu manuals: / __ __ ______ _____ T< 8 o PRO/DECtouch Software User's Guide (AA-BJ56A-TH)J _______ ___ ______ _______  __ _____ I H o VRTS1-A Color/Touch Screen Monitor Installation/Owner's Guidec wnt is pulsed nearby. A send wire,I in the tablet carries the current past these magnetostrictive wires,bI and the resulting deformation causes strain waves in the coils of thebI Bit Pad One's cursor or stylus. A microprocessor formats the data and  _ _ * translates it into x and y coordinates.I The Bit Pad One requires a startup sequence after power up, which the-I positional device driver automatically sends. To receive this data, 1  (EK-VRTS1-ON-001) & - 82 -  Seiko DT-3100 Tablet  Seiko DT-3100 TabletcI The Seiko Tablet DT-3100 is a very high resolution tablet. This highaI resolution capability makes the device ideal for use with Orientale character sets.I Figure A-2 sYhows how to connect the Seiko tablet to the Communicationd or Printer ports.4   ______ cI connect the device to the desired port before running an application37 that uses the Positional Device Startup application.-I To connect the Bit Pad One to the Professional, open the tablet by I removing the metal bottom to gain access to the circuit board. I Following is a description of the procedures to use in setting the-/ various kinds of connections, called straps: - o Pluggable Program Strap BA (Baud Rate)|E Thi !!+m Printer PortiB +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  |A 6 Switch Pack 1 Switch Pack 2 Switch Pack 7 -B | 6|Switch Pack 1 | Switch Pack 2 | Switch Pack 7 |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | NSwitch 1 aB | Switch 1 | * | off | off |!co---+---+---+& - 85 - J Table A-4: Bit Pad One Switch Settings, When Connected to DECtouch I Table A-4: Bit Pad One Switch Settings, When Connected to DECtouch   Port   PortB +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  |A 6 Switch Pack 1 Switch Pack 2 Switch Pack 7 tB | !_B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 2 B | Switch 2 | * | off | on |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 3 B | Switch 3 | * | off | off |B +--+--+---+--!: |Switch Pack 1 | Switch Pack 2 | Switch Pack 7 |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 1 nB | Switch 1 | * | on | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | ZSwitch 2 B | Switch 2 | * | off | off |B +------!ap) exists between theseE two points. If there is a connection, remove it. The factory $ setting omits the connection. o HCB Strap (Stop Bits)I This item consists of two points on the circuit board labeled HCB.+H Make sure no soldered connection (HCB Strap) exists between theseE two points. If there is a connection, remove it. The factory $ setting omits the connection.& - 84 -!Hg ---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 4 B | Switch 4 | * | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 5 B | Switch 5 | * | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | | | ! I In addition to the strap settings, set the switches in the threeI switch packs that are on the circuit board. These are labeled on the-) circuit board as SW 1, SW 2, and SW 7.-I Table A-3 shows the settings to use when you connect the Bit Pad One I to the Communication Port or the Printer Port. Table A-4 shows the|I settings to use when you connect the Bit Pad One to a DECtouch serial- port.&   NOTE: @ !} | TSwitch 6 B | Switch 6 | off | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 7 B | Switch 7 | on | - | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | .Switch 8 B | Switch 8 | off |! : NOTE: An asterisk in a table indicates that you must> 6 not alter the factory setting for the corresponding: 2 switch. A hyphen in a table indicates that the@ 8 indicated switch pack does not have the corresponding switch.J Table A-3: Bit Pad One Switch Settings, When Connected to I Table A-3: Bit Pad One Switch Settings, When Connected tos2 & Communication Port or Printer Port 1  Communication Port or! u& - | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 9 B | Switch 9 | on | - | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  | ` | Switch 10 hB | Switch 10 | - | - | off |B +--+--- ""Z Switch 7 aB | Switch 7 | on | - | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 8 B | Switch 8 | off | - | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | :Switch 9 oB | Switch 9 | on | - "V& - 87 - CD Setting the Input Device for the Communication and Printer Ports C Setting the Input Device for the Communication and Printer PortsnI If you select the Communication or Printer ports, a menu appears to1 let you choose the specific device to connect.hI If you want to change the graphics device you are using, or if this isSI your first time using this application, you must set the dev"a | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  | ` | Switch 10 B | Switch 10 | - | - | off |B +--+--+---+--0-+% For ordering information, contact:2  Summagraphics Corporation/ 35 Brentwood Avenuef, P.O. Box 7814 "6ice type.t) Figure A-4 shows the Device Type Menu. ! Figure A-4: Device Type Menu c Figure A-4: Device Type MenuI To set the device type, point to one of the type choices and pressD I . The menu confirms your choice by printing it at the bottom of I the screen. This only sets the device type for the current session.aI You need to reset the device type every time you turn on your  Professional.6 "s Fairfield, Connecticut 06430-  (203) 384-1344 & - 86 - D INSTALLING THE POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP APPLICATION (P/OS V2.0) C INSTALLING THE POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP APPLICATION (P/OS V2.0)mI Install the Positional Device Startup software on the hard disk by J __: ___ ______ I following the installation procedures in") HELP FOR THE POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP APPLICATION 5 HELP FOR THE POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP APPLICATIONuI HELP is available for the Positional Device Startup application. Justn "  press the key.& - 88 - c0 Appendix BK ---c& "c--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 3 B | Switch 3 | * | on | on |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 4 0B | Switch 4 | * | on | off |B +--+--+---+-- -+B | " your Professional 300 Series ! ____ ____ ______ ______ _____ o! Hard Disk System User's Guide.HI Before you use an input device on the Communication Port or therI Printer Port, the Positional Device Startup application should be rune+ once when the system is first turned on.  SETTING THE PORTS r SETTING THE PORTSI The first time you start the Positional Device Startup application,t( the menu shown in Figure A-3 appears:/ Figure A-3: Positional Devic" t_ | |  |  | TSwitch 5 B | Switch 5 | * | on | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | TSwitch 6 lB | Switch 6 | off | off | off |B +--+--+---+---+B | | |  |  | "  e Startup Menu . Figure A-3: Positional Device Startup MenuI To use a port, simply select the interface you wish to use from thedI menu and press . You can select only ONE of these two choicesaI during a session. To start a different interface, you must restart I your system. These drivers use nonrecoverable system resources that4I prevent using more than one driver at a time. Power the Professional . on and off to select a different interface. ##Devices (P/OS V3.0 or Later)I This appendix describes the alternate input devices that can be used-H with PRO/SIGHT (P/OS V3.0 or later) and explains how to install them.&  NOTE: r< 4 NOTE: This appendix describes several positional> 6 devices manufactured and distributed by independent@ 8 vendors. These descriptions (in some cases including: 2 installation instructions) are provided for the? #or Communication Port on the Professional or to the I DECtouch Monitor. Connect your input devices to the Professional or1I to the monitor before running the Positional Device Startupd application.t&  NOTE: A : NOTE: Some of the default communication settings for A : the serial input devices have changed for this release . $ of the Positional Device Interface. CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES #8 reader's information and convenience only. They areK: 4 based upon information provided by the vendors.3 , Digital Equipment Corporation assumes no ? 8 responsibility for the accuracy of the descriptions, @ 8 for any changes that vendors may make that affect theA : descriptions of their products, nor for the quality or' " performance of the products.: 2 Further, Digital Equipment Corporation makes no=  representation that the u#" CONNECTING INPUT DEVICES  _____ -I There are several ports through which you can connect a positional ' device to the Professional computer:- o Communication Port o Printer PortfB o Ports provided by the DECtouch (VRTS1-A) color/touch screen monitorI The Communication and Printer Ports and the DECtouch ports support abI number of serial input devices. The ports function identically,mI except for the cables needed. Th#se of these products with : 2 this software or with a Professional 300 Series? 8 Personal Computer as described in this document will 9 2 not infringe existing or future patent rights. ? 8 Neither does Digital Equipment Corporation imply the > 6 grant of a license to make, use, or sell any of the% products described herein.-@ 8 Also, this document does not imply that the equipment@ 2 as used with this software or with a Professional#8e Printer Port cable requires a 9-pin I female connector, while cables for the Communication Port and theBI DECtouch Monitor ports require a standard 25-pin female RS-232 type connector.&  NOTE: p: 2 NOTE: Input devices to the Printer Port should< 4 connect pin 6 (DSR) to pin 20 (DTR) for correct l startup. I You can use the Printer and Communication Ports for their standardo9 functions when #I 300> 6 Series Personal Computer will meet any governmentalA : regulations or laws under which the positional devices + & or connected equipment may fall.tA : Finally, by describing certain positional devices that @ 8 can be used with this software or with a Professional: 2 300 Series Personal Computer, Digital Equipment@ 8 Corporation does not imply that the described devices< 8 are the only positional devices that can be used.> #~not in use for positional device input. I By connecting a DECtouch monitor to your Professional, you can accessaI two serial ports and two parallel ports. See information on DECtouchB later in this appendix. & - 92 - I IVIS Systems using PRO/SIGHT use the DECtouch monitor as an inputqI device or use other input devices connected directly to the DECtouch I monitor. You cannot use the Printer or Communication Ports # ,& - 89 - h=& - 90 - h ,  Appendix B +  Appendix B = 0Alternate Input Devices (P/OS V3.0 or Later) < Alternate Input #  6 For additional information on any of these devices,. , please contact the vendor directly.& - 91 - T2 POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP (P/OS V3.0 OR LATER) 1 POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP (P/OS V3.0 OR LATER)pI The Positional Device Startup application allows you to select device/I port assignments and features for the Positional Devimce InterfacedI (PDI). You need this software to use an input device connected to the I Printer Port $5$while & using IVIS or the DECtouch Monitor.I The following sections describe the supported devices. ForsI specifications, installation instructions, and other detailednI information about a particular device, refer to the documentationt provided with that device.cI Note that, as described in this appendix, some devices requiresI modifications to the initial switch settings to work properly with theu Positional Device Interface.e8 DEVIC$~nd MM 1201 Technical Reference- ______  Manual for more information.-% For ordering information, contact: 2  Summagraphics Corporation/ 35 Brentwood Avenue|, P.O. Box 7814 Fairfield, Connecticut 06430- (203) 384-1344 1 VS10X-CA Graphics Data Pad or GTCO Digi-Pad 5 0 VS10X-CA Graphics Data Pad or GTCO Digi-Pad 5I The VS10X-CA Graphics D$ES SUPPORTED BY THE POSITIONAL DEVICE INTERFACE 7 DEVICES SUPPORTED BY THE POSITIONAL DEVICE INTERFACEl/ Summagraphics MM 961 and MM 1201 Digitizers . Summagraphics MM 961 and MM 1201 DigitizersI The Summagraphics Corporation digitizers are tablet-type positionaleI devices. A tablet is a surface that has a specified active area for I digitizing. The Summagraphics tablet has a narrow groove etched onc4 its plastic surface that defines the active area.J $ata Pad is DIGITAL's version of the GTCO-I Digi-Pad 5, a tablet-type positional device. Its active area is an + 11" x 11" unmarked square on the tablet.tI This positional device uses a plastic tablet containing an array of-I conducting wires, through which a pulsing direct current travels. The I current produces an electromagnetic field, which induces a signal in a F coil contained in the cursor or stylus as it moves over the tablet.& $  ______ ______ I Summagraphics provides a mouse-like cursor and a pencil-like stylusoI that you move over the tablet. This movement locates points definedtI within the active area, and sends the coordinates as digitalo information to the computer.eI The MM 961 is a 6" x 9" tablet. The MM 1201 is a 12" x 12" version of  the MM 961.I Both digitizers require a startup sequence after power up, which the I positional devic$  NOTE: ; 4 NOTE: Connect the RS-232 cable to Port B on thet/ & device. The port is labeled 71D4J6.f& - 94 - -I Both tablets require a startup sequence after power up, which the I positional device driver automatically sends. To receive this data,fI the tablet must be connected to the desired port before running an+? application ;that uses the Positional Device Interface (PDI). I The$[8e driver automatically sends. To receive this data,s= ______ uI you must connect the tablet to the desired port before running anW9 application that uses the Positional Device Interface.nI The MM 961 and MM 1201 require a power supply and null modem cable for  correct operation. & N- 93 - I The Positional Device Startup application uses the following $ Positional Device Startup application uses the following default I communication settings for the VS10X-CA Graphics Data Pad or the GTCO- Digi-Pad 5:  o 4800 baud   o 8-bit characters  o 1 stop bit o Parity disabled H In addition, you must use the following VS10X-CA or Digi-Pad 5 switch settings on the tablets:-  o 4800 baud   o Parity disabled|  o 1 stop bit  o 8-bit character #  o$ hdefault:I communication settings for the Summagraphics MM 961 and MM 1201f Digitizers:  o 4800 baud   o 8-bit characters  o 1 stop bit _ o Parity disableddA In addition, use the following switch settings on the tablets:  o Packed binary format' $ o Automatic baud rate featuret  o 8-bit byteJ ___ __ ___ ___ __ ____ ___ __,_ I Refer to the Summagraphics MM 961 a$ J Include pushbutton code   o No space  o No carriage return  o No line feed( % o Low resolution packed binary  o Serial ports A and B  o Continuous mode|  o Inch data   o Packed binary dataG B o RS232 control line activity not monitored on serial ports A| and B I Select other switches as you prefer. See user manuals for the 5 VS10X-CA Graphics Data Pad or the GTCO Digi-Pad 5 %%ockville, Maryland 20850- (301) 279-9550  Summagraphics SummaMouse  Summagraphics SummaMouse-I The Summagraphics SummaMouse reads optical information as it moves I across a Mouse Pad. On the surface of the Mouse Pad run two sets of|I perpendicular stripes; these stripes absorb different wavelengths of-I light. The SummaMouse uses this optical information to translate|I movement over the stripes to digital data suitable for input % Y provides for using< their mouse with the MS-DOS and PC-DOS operating systems.% For ordering information, contact:c0  Microsoft Corporation.  10700 Northup Way-  P.O. Box 97200i3 Bellevue, Washington 98009u-  (800) 426-9400I& <- 98 - t DECtouch (VRTS1-A)  DECtouch (VRTS1-A)d%.- & - 95 - I For ordering information, contact either your local DIGITAL salesn> representative (for the VS10X-CA), or (for the Digi-Pad 5):. GTCO Corporation.  1055 First Street2  Rockville, Maryland 20850- z (301) 279-9550  GTCO Micro Digi-Pad  GTCO Micro Digi-PadI The Micro Digi-Pad is a compact electroma%to the computer.I The Positional Device Startup application uses the following default ; communication settings for the Summagraphics SummaMouse:   o 4800 baudi  o 8-bit characters  o 1 stop bit& o Parity enabled, odd parityC In addition, when you order a Summagraphics SummaMouse, you must H select the standard "MM" data format, set with the standard automatic baud rate feature.f% For ordering information, contact:x2 %gnetic positional device. I Like the GTCO Digi-Pad 5, the Micro Digi-Pad uses a plastic tablet+I containing an array of conducting wires, through which a pulsing I direct current travels. The current produces an electromagnetic I field, which induces a signal in a coil contained in the cursor or-& stylus as it moves over the tablet.I The tablet has an active area consisting of a 6" x 6" unmarked square2 on the tablet surface. I The GTCO Micro Digi-Pad req%a  Summagraphics Corporation/ 35 Brentwood Avenue4, P.O. Box 7814 Fairfield, Connecticut 06430-  (203) 384-13440& - 97 - a Microsoft Serial Mouse  Microsoft Serial Mouse I The Microsoft Serial Mouse is a mechanical device that detects a_I change in position by the movement of a m%uires a startup sequence after power up,-I which the positional device driver automatically sends. To receive I this data, the tablet must be connected to the desired port before|I running an application that uses the Positional Device Interface- (PDI). I The Positional Device Startup application uses the following defaultt6 communication settings for the GTCO Micro Digi-Pad:  o 9600 baud-  o 8-bit characters  o 2 stop bit %etal ball over a hard0I surface. The mouse contains sensors that read the motion of the ball,iI and send this information to an on-board processor that digitizes therI information. Once digitized, the information passes to the hostb computer.I The Microsoft Serial Mouse needs no modifications; it connectsII directly to the Professional's Communication Port or to the DECtouch I Monitor's serial ports. Note, however, that to connect the mouse to:I the Professio% | o Parity disabled I In addition, you must use the following Micro Digi-Pad switch settings  on the tablet:   o 9600 baud - & o RS223 communication signal levels-& ~- 96 - C The Micro Digi-Pad requires a power supply and null modem cable. % For ordering information, contact:-. GTCO Corporation.  1055 First Street2  R% nal's Printer Port, you must connect pins 4 and 20 of theu, mouse to pin 5 (DTR) of the Printer Port.D The PDI uses the following communication settings for this mouse:  o 1200 baudh  o 7-bit characters  o 2 stop bitst  o Parity disabled &  NOTE: u: 2 NOTE: You cannot select switch options for the" P Microsoft Serial Mouse.I You can ignore the instructions that Microsoft &'&'q--+ | | +---+ |0: | \__+/======| | | - RS232 Serial Port 2@ | . | | +---+ | (VS10X-CA or Digi-Pad 5)% |  | +-------+.% | +--+ | | +---+ | : | \__+/======| | | - RS232 Serial Port 1( |  | | +---+ | % + --+ +-------+d% | +---+ |s6 | | | | - LK201 Keyboard% | +---+ |% &3 Seiko Tablet9 ground (AA) 1  -- 1 groundo? send data (BA) 2  --2 3 receive data < receive data (BB) 3  -- 2 send dataB ---- 4 request to send- |t@ 6---- 5 clear to send@ signal ground (AB) 7  -- 7 signal groundA &d  +-------+v% | +---+ |s; "| | | | - PRO 300 System Unitg% | +---+ |% +-------+a% | +---+ |r' | | | | f7 | | | | - Parallel Port 1f= $| | | | (Atari-type Joystick)% | +---+ |o% +-------+t% & ---- 6 data set ready- |vF ----20 data terminal ready: Figure B-2: Wiring for the Seiko Tablet -- P/OS V 3.0 9 Figure B-2: Wiring for the Seiko Tablet -- P/OS V 3.0 I The connecting cable must be male to female. The male end connects totI the Seiko Tablet. The female end connects to the Professional or DECtouch.I The Seiko DT-3100 Tablet requires a startup sequence after p&I The DECtouch (VRTS1-A) color monitor is a positional device whose mainI feature is a touch-sensitive screen. The screen uses resistiveeI membrane technology, which provides extremely high resolution forh individual touch points.I In addition to the touch screen, DECtouch also provides two parallel I ports and two RS232 serial ports. To the parallel ports, you can I connect either Atari-compatible joysticks or the DIGITAL LM200 I Quadrature Mouse. & | +---+ |t& | | | | 7 | | | | - Parallel Port 2e@ &| | | | (LM200 Quadrature Mouse)% | +---+ |i% +-------+ H Figure B-1: DECtouch Color/Touch Screen Monitor Ports -- P/OS V 3.0 G Figure B-1: DECtouch Color/Touch Screen Monitor Ports -- P/OS V 3.0dI For ordering information, contact your local DIGITAL sales office ortI sales repr& To the two serial ports, you can connect the I DIGITAL VS10X-CA Graphics Data Pad, the GTCO Digi-Pad 5, the GTCOlI Micro Digi-Pad, the Summagraphics MM 961 tablet, the SummagraphicsEI MM 1201 tablet, the Summagraphics SummaMouse, ethe Microsoft Mouse, the E Seiko DT-3100 Tablet, or Summagraphics Bit Pad One or Bit Pad Two. &  NOTE: -? 8 NOTE: Connect input devices directly into the ports =  on the DECtouch c&^esentative. For detailed information on using, installing,eI or programming with the DECtouch monitor, refer to the following manuals:o/ __ __ ______ _____ l< 8 o PRO/DECtouch Software User's Guide (AA-BJ56A-TH)J _______ ___ ______ _______  __ _____ I D o VRTS1-A Color/Touch Screen Monitor Installation/Owner's Guide  (EK-VRTS1-ON-001) ' & Y$olor monitor. You cannot use the? 8 Communication Port or the Printer Port for PDI input > 6 devices if you have a DECtouch Monitor connected to your Professional.= The joystick and Quadrature Mouse require no modification. E Figure B-1 illustrates the ports provided by the DECtouch monitor. #& - 99 - e% + --+ +-------+ % | +--& _ - 100 -a n Seiko DT-3100 Tablet  Seiko DT-3100 TabletsI The Seiko Tablet DT-3100 is a very high resolution tablet. This highI resolution capability makes the device ideal for use with OrientalE character sets.I Figure B-2w shows how to connect the Seiko tablet to the Communicationc0 or Printer Ports, or to the DECtouch Monitor.< DECtouch Ports,   Communication < or Printer Port ''- Summagraphics Bit Pad One and Bit Pad Two , Summagraphics Bit Pad One and Bit Pad TwoI Bit Pad One and Bit Pad Two are tablets that work on thesI magnetostrictive principle. Below the surface of the tablets areeI special wires that deform in a known manner when current is pulsed I nearby. A send wire in the tablet carries the current past theseoI magnetostrictive wires, and the resulting deformation causes strain I waves in the coils of the tab'$ 0 (zero)0" > o Resolution -- 200/inch Switch Pack 3 Settings:  o Parity enable -- ONn  o Odd parity -- OFF   o 2 stop bits -- ON ' $ o Enable CTS handshake -- OFF D o Baud rate -- 4800.% For ordering information, contact:i2  Summagraphics Corporation/ 35 Brentwood Avenue , P.O. Box 7814 Fairfield, Connecticut 06430- ',let's cursor or stylus. A microprocessorE3 _ _ ? formats the data and translates it into x and y coordinates. I The Summagraphics Bit Pads require a startup sequence after power up,iI which the positional device driver automatically sends. To receivesJ! ______ I this data, you must connect the device to the desired port beforeeD running an application that uses the Po'O  (203) 384-1344G' - 104 -s J INSTALLING THE POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP APPLICATION (P/OS V3.0 OR I INSTALLING THE POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP APPLICATION (P/OS V3.0 ORu LATER) LATER)cI Install the Positional Device Startup application on the har d disk by J __F ___ ______ I following the installation procedures in your Profes'Msitional Device Interface.' - 102 -  I The Positional Device Startup application uses the following defaulttI communication settings for the Summagraphics Bit Pad One and Bit Pado Two tablets:i  o 4800 baud   o 7-bit characters  o 2 stop bit  o Parity enabled  ko Even parity selectedI In addition, you must use the following switch settings on Bit Pad  O'esional 300 SeriesN! ____ ____ ______ ______ _____ h! Hard Disk System User's Guide. I Before using an input device on the the Communication Port or Printer I Port or on one of the DECtouch Monitor ports, run the Positional I Device Startup application. As you run the application, select theoI device configuration and features for the Positional Device InterfaceoI (PDI). The PDI allows PRO/SIGHT to use digitizing tablets, a mouse,t& or a DECtouch monitor for pointing.'Eower up, I which the positional device driver automatically sends. To receiveeI this data, the tablet must be connected to the desired port before2I running an application that uses the Positional Device Interface (PDI).' - 101 -u I The Positional Device Startup application uses the following defaulta7 communication settings for the Seiko DT-3100 Tablet:o  o 4800 baudo  o 8-bi'&ne:d Switch Pack 1 Settings:& " o Serial binary output -- ON' $ o Carriage return only -- OFF < o English units -- ONh Switch Pack 2 Setting:n3 P o Mode/rate settings set to Remote -- OFFI Switch Pack 7 Setting:  : o Baud rate -- 4800d Program Strap Settings:"  o Strap BA -- B position- * o Strap POE -- Even parity position &  o Strap HCB -- Two stop bits' t characters  o 1 stop bit f o Parity disabledcI In addition, you must use the following switch settings on the tablet:o  o 4800 baudo  o ASCII binary formath  o 1 stop bit > o Space parity% For ordering information, contact:m4 Seiko Instruments (USA), Inc.- 19 Crosby Driven/  Bedford, MA 01730u-  (617) 275-4092r' k' r- 103 -  m? When using a Bit Pad Two, use the following switch settings:8 Switch Pack 1 Settings:( $ o Remote control enable -- OFF( $ o Proximity flag enable -- OFF  o Stream mode -- ONn  o Switch mode -- OFF  o Delta mode -- OFFu! > o Sample rate -- 40/sec  Switch Pack 2 Settings:  o BCD format -- OFF_# o Line feed enable -- OFF !  o Increment -- (Y( plication. (Press .) & o Exit from the application.I You can now use the assignments (defaults) that you selected the lastcI time you ran the PDI application. If you want to change a defaultdI assignment (for example, assign the GTCO Digi-Pad 5 tablet to K theo@ lower serial port on the DECtouch Monitor), do the following:5 2 o Select the PDI Application from the menu.e2  3  o Execute the applicatio(ess . The Feature Setup Menu I appears with the Enable and Disable options. You generate positionalI data by using the four arrow keys, and button data by using thea. , , and keys.sI Selecting "Enable/Disable System Serial Port" puts the System SerialoI Port Assignment Menu on the screen. Use this menu to select ortI disable the system serial ports for connection to a serial posit(n. (Press .)I D o Select "DECtouch Port Setup" from the Main Setup Menu. Presso   .LI D o Select "Port 04 - Lower Serial Port" from DECtouch Port Setup (  ( Selection Menu. Press .H B o Select "01 GTCO Digi-Pad 5" from the Serial Device Selection   Menu. Press .$ o Return to the Main Menu.&  o Exit from the appl(q`ionalhI device. Select only one, either the Communication or the Printerf Port.&  NOTE: M@ 8 NOTE: When no application requiring the PDI uses the@ 8 selected serial port, the port is available for other  uses.#' Z- 107 -t aI To change the way the PDI interprets button responses, select "Buttont (-ication.' - 105 -a sI The default for the lower serial DECtouch Monitor port is now the GTCOhI Digi-Pad 5 tablet. After rebooting, this default remains until you : run the PDI application and make a different selection.- SELECTING THE DEVICE AND PORT ASSIGNMENTS , SELECTING THE DEVICE AND PORT ASSIGNMENTSI When you run the Positional Device Startup application, the menu showna in Figure B-3 appears:i- ( I Support" and press . The Button Support Menu appears. Figure B-54& shows the button reporting options.$ Figure B-5: Button Support Menu # Figure B-5: Button Support Menu I Select "All Buttons return as a single button" to have any button I pressed reported as a response from Button 1. "Single Button ONLY"SI reports a response only when you press Button 1. The "Multiplea4 Buttons" option reports each button individually.I Selecti( Figure B-3: Positional Device Setup Menu -, Figure B-3: Positional Device Setup MenuI To view the current device configuration of the PDI, select "Display I Configuration" from the Positional Device Setup Menu (Main Menu) and  I press . The screen shows the default device and port assignments.e= The next sections explain how to change these assignments.T+' (!ng "Set Mouse Scaling" from the Feature Setup Menu allows you I to choose "Coarse", Medium", or "Fine" for translating the motion ofb the mouse.t.' - 108 -r  DECtouch Monitor Port Setup  DECtouch Monitor Port SetupI On the back of the monitor, DECtouch has connections for attaching twoaI serial and two parallel devices, including serial and quadrature mice( I After booting the system and running the Positional Device SetupuI application for the first time, the PDI device driver is loaded and-I the defaults are restored. Each time you reboot your system you MUST I run the PDI appliycation. When rebooting, if you want to keep youru@ most recent device assignments and features do the following:5 2 o Select the PDI Application from the menu.y2  3  o Execute the ap(  - 106 -s e SETTING DEVICE FEATURES t SETTING DEVICE FEATURESI Selecting "Feature Selection" from the Main Menu allows you to change I features of the PDI. Figure B-4 shows the Feature Setup Menu with the options you can modify.# Figure B-4: Feature Setup Menu r" Figure B-4: Feature Setup MenuI To enable the system keyboard as a positional device, select 1 0 5I "Enable/Disable LK201 Use" and pr )),aI joysticks, and digitizing tablets. To alter the device or port I assignments, select "DECtouch Port Setup" from the Main Menu and presse ? . Another menu appears on your screen. See Figure B-6.c3 Figure B-6: D\ECtouch Port Setup Selection Menu b2 Figure B-6: DECtouch Port Setup Selection Menu  q I Select a port and press . If you selected either serial port, thes menu in Figure B-7 appears. )=&s- that the monitor supports._C
I To return to the previous menu, press or
. For-I help on menu options, select the option with the arrow keys and press . Communication Port Setup  Communication Port Setup-I Before selecting a device for the Communication Port you must enable I the port for use by the Positional Device Interface (PDI). To enable the p)#' - 109 -t ,- Figure B-7: Serial Device Selection Menu C, Figure B-7: Serial Device Selection MenuI Using this menu permits you to assign a positional device to a serial 4 I port. Choose the device type and press . The serial port now I interprets data from the selected device. In addition, thiscI assignmen)[[ort, do the following:I"  I D1. Select "Feature Selection" from the Main Menu and press . + $The Feature Setup Menu appears. G B2. Select "Enable/Disable System Serial Port" from the Feature &  I @Setup Menu and press . The System Serial Port Assignmentk Menu appears. F  <)t of device to serial port becomes your default afteri rebooting.I For example, to assign the Microsoft Mouse to the lower serial port on . the DECtouch Monitor, you do the following:G B1. Select "DECtouch Port Setup" from the Main Menu (Positional .  E >Device Setup Menu) and press . Another menu appears.rG B2. Select "Port 04 - Lower Serial Port" from the DECtouch PortI0 )oDO> F 3. Select "Communication Port" from this menu and press .I You cannot use the system serial ports, Communication and Printer, if 7 you have a DECtouch Monitor attached to your system. I With the Communication Port enabled, return to the Main Menu (pressE/ 
I twice or , then
) and select "Communication.I Port Setup". The menu displays a list of devices to use on this port I of your PRO-3)u  C :Setup Selection Menu and press . The Serial DeviceD# Selection Menu appears. H B3. Select "06 Microsoft Mouse" from the Serial Device Selection    Menu and press .'' - 110 -  I If, on the other hand, you select either parallel port from theyI DECtouch Port Setup Selection Menu, )K:00 Series computer (refer to Figure B-7). Make youri $  selection and press .' - 111 -_ _ Printer Port Setup  Printer Port SetupGI Before selecting a device for the Printer Port you must enable the_I port for use by the Positional Device Interface (PDI). To enable thet port, do the following:I H1. Select "Feature Selection" from the Main Menu and press . + ) ;then the Parallel Port Device I Selection Menu appears on your screen. This menu lists the devices , supported by the DECtouch parallel ports: o Joystick o Quadrature mouseI You can assign only one device of each type at a time. That is, youtI can assign a mouse to one parallel port and a joystick to the other,I but you cannot assign two quadrature mice or two joysticks. Refer to I the DECtouch Monitor documentation for the types of mice and joystick) e $The Feature Setup Menu appears.-G B2. Select "Enable/Disable System Serial Port" from the Featurev&  I @Setup Menu and press . The System Serial Port AssignmentE Menu appears.F@  @ <3. Select "Printer Port" from this menu and press .J! 0 I With the Printer Port enabled, retu *K*rI the port and remains the default setting after the next system reboot.OI After rebooting, if you associate a different device with this port,hH the new device uses the default settings you selected from this menu.I Changing the communi}cation settings for a serial device can require D altering settings on the device. Some devices cannot be altered.&  CAUTION: A : CAUTION: Increasing the speed to a speed greater thantA*ain Menu of the GIDIS Frame Viewer is shown in Figure C-1.0 Figure C-1: Main Menu of GIDIS Frame Viewer / Figure C-1: Main Menu of GIDIS Frame Viewero& USING A SCRIPT FILE TO VIEW FRAMES % USING A SCRIPT FILE TO VIEW FRAMESaI A script file specifies the GIDIS frame files to display, the order in I which to display them, and the time delay between frames. Think ofdI each script file and its associated frame files as a slide tray. < Typically, you create a separat*Q&rn to the Main Menu (press g(
I twice or , then
) and select "Printer Port Setup".dI The menu displays a list of devices to use on this port of your I PRO-300 Series computer (refer to Figure B-7). Make your selection   and press .2 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR SERIAL DEVICE SELECTION 1 ADDITIONAL OPTIONS FOR SERIAL DEVICE SELECTION-! $ I Pressing the *e : the default can cause data overruns or result in the ? 6 loss or incorrect interpretation of positional data.s6 HELP FOR THE POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP APPLICATION 5 HELP FOR THE POSITIONAL DEVICE STARTUP APPLICATION I Help exists for each Positional Device Startup application menu 8 F < option. Just select the option and press the key.*F key, after selecting a serial device I from the Serial Device Selection Menu, brings the Serial Port SetupdI Options Menu to the screen. Choose an item from this menu to override I the default communication settings for the selected serial device. IneI most cases, changing PDI device defaults is not necessary, as theyeI match the defaults of the device. See Figure B-8 for the options youC can change.I See the help frame for each serial device to determ*|e' - 113 - =' - 114 -o h. Appendix CR --$ ;' *4ine the PDI defaulth communication settings.&  NOTE: t@ 8 NOTE: Make sure that you select a device (bit pad or@ 8 mouse) before selecting additional options. When you> 6 select a device, the default communication settings? 8 for the device become the communication settings fora@ 8 the current port (Communication, Printer, or DECtouch: 2 Serial ports). You can then change the currentA * - 115 - =' - 116 -o r ,  Appendix C +  Appendix Cr0  GIDIS Frame Viewer / j GIDIS Frame Viewert= This appendix describes how to use the GIDIS Frame Viewer. GIDIS* ]: (default) communication settings for the port by usinga"  the additional options.' - 112 -8 b* Figure B-8: Serial Port Setup Options ) Figure B-8: Serial Port Setup OptionsiI If you select "Baud Rate" or "Parity" or "Bit Length" or "Stop Bits",I I and press , a menu appears with options for the selected I communication setting. Your choice becomes the default setting fo* U FRAME VIEWER  GIDIS FRAME VIEWER I The GIDIS Frame Viewer allows you to display pictures created bysI PRO/SIGHT. You can display files by selecting them individually orOI displaying them using a script file. To use the GIDIS Frame Viewer,-I install it using Disk Services, and then select it from the, application group where you installed it.!' - 117 -o nB The M ++  NOTE: ? 8 NOTE: Ensure that the frames to be displayed are in @ 8 the same directory as their script file, and that the> 6 file specifications for the frames do not include a; 4 device or directory name. This makes it easy tos: 2 transport a script file and its GIDIS frames to; 4 another Professional with the GIDIS Frame Viewer ! D application installed. ) Figure C-2 shows a sample script file+Ee "SCP" is shown on the screen.nI These are the script files you created. Choose one of the scriptaI files from the menu or press if you wish to selecthD files from a different directory or with a type other than "SCP."I You can specify a script file on a diskette if you wish to displayiI frames directly from the diskette without copying them to the harde disk first.I After you select a script file, the corresponding frames are displayedrI conti+..' - 119 -o  !++H ! This file is a sample script file for the GIDIS Frame Viewer. It E ! contains operational information and specifies the frame filesOG ! to be displayed. Lines in the script file can contain comments,CG ! which the application ignores. A comment is text that follows an  frames, press . Displaying a Frame  Displaying a FrameTI When you choose "View individual frame(s)" from the menu, a list oflI files of type "GID" in the current directory are shown on the screen.< I Select those you want to view, or press if you wish I to select files from a different director+ {e directory for each tray.2' - 118 -U A How to Create a Script File I How to Create a Script FileI This section explains how to create script files. A sample scriptt file follows the explanation.I D1. Copy the script file template GIDISSHOW.SCP to a directory on C :the hard disk or to a diskette. The template is in the F +tion point and lines that contain nothing  ! but a comment.  !B ! The first noncomment line of the script file specifies the H ! number of seconds to wait between frames. Choose a value between= ! zero and nine. In addition, you can press toiE ! proceed before the time expires. If you specify a hyphen (-) J ! as the interval, the wait between frames is infinite, and the only 4 ! way to proceed is for you to press .  !E ! Subsequent noncom+displays by selecting a hyphen (-) as the interval. In thisD to display the next frame.D 3. En+ment lines of the script file specify frames E ! to be displayed. A file specification of GID is applied as a d0 ! default to the explicit specifications.  ! i !-- !E ! The next noncomment line is the interval (in seconds) to wait p ! between frames. ! 5 !5 ! File specifications of GIDIS frames to display. a ! tF ! Do not include references to a device or a directory in the file 9 ! specification. The defaults are as explained above.  ! + U8ter the list of GIDIS frames to display. These can beI @files created by PRO/SIGHT or other applications that produceiI @GIDIS files, like PROSE PLUS. The default filetype is "GID."oH >List the files in the order you want them displayed. If youH >want to display transparency frames, add /NORESET to the endI @of a file specification; this prevents clearing the screen oryB Dresetting the colors. /NORESET must be all uppercase.& +  GRAPH01I ! Using /NORESET prevents clearing the screen or resetting the colors.S GRAPH02/NORESET GRAPH03 GRAPH04 GRAPH05 FY1CHART FY2CHART FY3CHARTF# Figure C-2: Sample Script File t" Figure C-2: Sample Script File' - 120 -e  Running the Viewer  Running the ViewerpI When you choose "View frames using a script" from the menu, a list of>I files in the current directory of typ ,},p copy I of your "slide tray." You can also copy your frames from the diskette - to the hard disk and view them from there. I Under some circumstances you may want a self-contained applicationrI that includes the viewer and selected frUames. This application does 5 not require you to specify a script or frame file.e ' r- 121 -s OI Use this type of application, for example, to give a predeveloped.I demonstration on an, following format:p, FILE filename.GID/DELETEF < o Using an editor, edit GIDISSHOW.SCP on the initializedC 6diskette. Set the time interval and list the GIDISoH :frames. For more information refer to the How to Create? 4a Script File section earlier in this appendix. 9 2 o To add the name of the script file, type:l- FILE GIDISSHOW.SCP/DELETE G  o Install the appl,jy Professional. You create, and then use this1 application by performing the following steps: H B1. Initialize a diskette and create the directories [GIDISSHOW]G >and [ZZFONT] using Disk Services. If your Professional has C

 0or Environment Services and select it from theF 8application group where you installed it. Because theG :application includes the frames you want to display, itb= 0does not ask you to specify which files. The F 8corresponding frames are displayed continuously in theG :order listed in the script file. When you want to stop + "viewing frames, press EXIT. ,he initialized diskette: GIDISSHOW.TSKf$ GIDISSHOW.INS 2 &GIDISSHOW.INB (P/OS V3.0 or later) GIDISSHOW.SCPuH D3. If your Professional has P/OS V3.0 or later, skip this step.B 8Using File Services, copy the following files from theI @directory [ZZFONT] on the diskette containing the GIDIS Frame = 6Viewer into [ZZFONT] on the initialized diskette:r FONT08.TSK  ,&  NOTE: aA : NOTE: If your Professional has P/OS V3.0 or later,iA : you must edit GIDISSHOW.INB. (See the sample .INBo X file in Figure C-4.)m= Figure C-3 shows an example of how to set up an .INS file.X' |- 123 -e t NAME "Fiscal Report 1984" ! ! The Viewer task ! FILE GIDISSHOW.TSK/DELETE ! ! PRO/S,,y or with a type other thant "GID." 5 X sI After a frame is displayed, either press to display the nextn& I selected frame, or press to return to the GIDIS Frame Viewero Main Menu. I The files are displayed in the same order as seen in the FilerI Selection Menu, which may not correspond to the order in which youpI3 selected them. After the last frame is display, FONT09.TSK  FONT10.TSKI D4. Copy the GIDIS frames you want to display into [GIDISSHOW] on.% the initialized diskette.SB <5. Using an editor, edit GIDISSHOW.INS on the initializedC :diskette and make the following changes (see the sample- &installation file in Figure C-3): I @ o Change the "name" line to a new name for the application.aE 4The name cannot be more than 40 characters in length, ed, you return to thef GIDIS Frame Viewer Main Menu." Creating a Viewing Application ! Creating a Viewing ApplicationnI The GIDIS Frame Viewer does not include any frames; it expects you toI specify, directly or through the use of a script file, where to findrI them. To display your frames on another Professional, install the I GIDIS Frame Viewer on the other Professional (if not already I installed), and then view the frames from a diskette that has a , ,hC 6including spaces. Try to use a name that is fairlynD 6specific, perhaps even including a date, in order toC 6reduce the possibility of confusing it with another, viewer application.  G > o Change the value of "GIDISSHOW_MODE" from "SEPARATE" toa "INCLUDED." ' - 122 -e D @ o Add names of the files you want to display using the! -->.GID/DELETE  FILE FY3CHART.GID/DELETE ! !Script file: FILE GIDISSHOW.SCP/DELETE ! ! Install the PRO/SIGHT Fonts !" INSTALL [ZZFONT]FONT08.TSK/TASK" INSTALL [ZZFONT]FONT09.TSK/TASK" INSTALL [ZZFONT]FONT10.TSK/TASK ! ! Install the viewer  ! INSTALL GIDISSHOW.TSK/TASK , ! Specify operational mode. Choices are: !G ! SEPARATE The script file and frame files are NOT included as H ! * part of the application. Gives the user - : part of the application. Gives the user the optionI ! K to specify a script file or individual frames.  !K ! INCLUDED 7The script file and frame files ARE included as nI ! 6 part of the application. Use the script file uK ! 8 specified by GIDISSHOW_SCRIPT to find the frame O ! h files in the directory specified by GIDISSHOW_DIR. N !+ ASSIGN LOGICAL GIDISSHOW_MODE "INCLUDED-2the optionE ! to specify a script file or individual frames.  !H ! INCLUDED The script file and frame files ARE included as partJ ! < of the application. Use the script file specified byD ! 6 GIDISSHOW_SCRIPT to find the frame files in the: ! directory specified by GIDISSHOW_DIR. !+ ASSIGN LOGICAL GIDISSHOW_MODE "INCLUDED"  ! .bE .page. ASSIGN LOGICAL GIDISSHOW_SCRIPT "GIDISSHOW" !* ASSIGN ->"  !. ASSIGN LOGICAL GIDISSHOW_SCRIPT "GIDISSHOW"' - 125 -r t !* ASSIGN LOGICAL GIDISSHOW_DIR "APPL$DIR" !E ! Make menu and help assignments. When GIDISSHOW_MODE is equal to T? ! "INCLUDED", the menu and help assignments are unnecessary.c !% !ASSIGN MENU GIDISSHOW.MNU/NETWORK  !. !ASSIGN HELP GIDISSHOW.HLP/NETWORK MAINHELP ! ! Run the viewerd ! RUN GDSSHW.! Figure C-4: Sample .INB File Figure C-4: Samp-LOGICAL GIDISSHOW_DIR "APPL$DIR" !B ! Make menu and help assignments. When GIDISSHOW_MODE is equal B ! to "INCLUDED," the menu and help assignments are unnecessary.' - 124 -d u ! ASSIGN MENU GIDISSHOW.MNU !% ASSIGN HELP GIDISSHOW.HLP MAINHELPa ! ! ! Run the viewer  ! RUN GDSSHWe) Figure C-3: Sample Installation File g( Figure C-3: Sample Installation File= Figure C--4 shows an example of how to set up an .INB -m le .INB File.' - 126 - . Appendix DR --$ ;' - 127 - -file.hI If your Professional has P/OS V3.0 or later, set up an .INB file  instead of an .INS file. NAME "FISCAL REPORT 1984" ! ! The Viewer task !; ! The following file must be present in the [GIDISSHOW] nA ! directory on the application diskette prior to installation.s !$ FILE GIDISSHOW.TSK/DELETE/NETWORK$ FILE GIDISSHOW.MNU/DELETE/NETWORK$ FILE GIDISSHOW.HLP/DELETE/NETWORK FILE GIDISSHOW.MSG/DELETE !F ! The following .GID files are displayed wh-5#/' - 128 -  ,  Appendix D +  Appendix D 2 PRO/SIGHT Function Keys 1 PRO/SIGHT Function KeysD USING FUNCTION KEYS  USING FUNCTION KEYSI The function keys let you quickly access some of the most commonlyr" used PRO/SIGH- bIGHT Fonts !! FILE [ZZFONT]FONT08.TSK/DELETEy! FILE [ZZFONT]FONT09.TSK/DELETE! FILE [ZZFONT]FONT10.TSK/DELETE !A ! The following files are displayed when the application runs._; ! All files must be present in the [GIDISSHOW] directory 7 ! on the application diskette prior to installation.e ! FILE GRAPH01.GID/DELETE FILE GRAPH02.GID/DELETE FILE GRAPH03.GID/DELETE FILE GRAPH04.GID/DELETE FILE GRAPH05.GID/DELETE FILE FY1CHART.GID/DELETE  FILE FY2CHART- en the application runs.; ! All files must be present in the [GIDISSHOW] directoryp7 ! on the application diskette prior to installation.  ! FILE COLORS.GID/Delete  FILE ARTIST.GID/Deletee ! ! Script file:- FILE GIDISSHOW.SCP/DELETE ! ! Install the viewer" ! .bo .page% INSTALL GIDISSHOW.TSK/TASK/NETWORKO !, ! Specify operational mode. Choices are: !N ! SEPARATE The script file and frame files are NOT included asN ! .o.}[T characteristics. General Function Keys D General Function Keys KEY  FUNCTION  KEY " FUNCTION HELP eI  9 Displays on-line help for menu items and functione #keys. RESUME sI  9 Displays the Main Menu after modifying, moving,pI 8copying, or deleting an object. Displays the Main# -Menu from HELP. CANCEL I  Cancels ..> .Moves the cursor to the center of the screen.  ' $- 130 -  ENTER @  BCenters the cursor vertically on the screen. , > <,> `Finds the nearest corner of the work area. Execute Keys  Execute Keyst KEY FUNCTION D KEY FUNCTION DO o*   Makes menu selections.. Begins drawing operations., .0 the current drawing operation, Selectn= CObjects, Previous Object, or Find Object.e EXIT r)  i Exits from PRO/SIGHT. PRINT SCREEN E: Prints current screen, including menu.' :- 129 -i  Cursor Keys , Cursor Keys KEY FUNCTION  KEY FUNCTION3 < > ,Moves the cursor up the screen.y5 < > . Ends drawing operations.< BChooses endpoints for polygons and arcs. BEGIN D  LBegins a drawing operation and can terminate the DRAWING &  ?current operation. () PREV !I  R Locates the last object created or modified, or OBJECT p3  F last group of objects modified. () FIND I  = Locates an object when you place the cursor neareI .{0 Moves the cursor down the screen.2 < > *Moves the cursor to the right.1 < > Moves the cursor to the left.  LEAVE MENU 16 Moves the cursor to the work area. () ENTER 8  Moves the cursor into the menu area. SCREEN x ()% Cursor Keys on the Numeric Keypad .$ Cursor Keys on the Numeric Keypad KEY  FUNCTION e KEY FUNCTION.5 8an object or touch the object with the cursor. I 8Pressing the key again locates the next object!" +on the screen. SELECT e: