Overview Of Dr.stika Plus; The Basics Of Windows; Setting Up The Software - Roland Stika Plus STX-8 User Manual

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Overview of Dr.STIKA PLUS

Here's what Dr. STIKA PLUS can do.
- Input text with TrueType fonts
- Input squares, circles, and other simple shapes
- Rotate or slant shapes and text
- Changing the tickness (weight) of text
- Inserting and registering a symbol
- Tiled cutting for sizes larger than the cutting area
- Precise positioning with grid display
- Import data from commercial software packages
This user's manual provides basic information about the various functions of Dr. STIKA PLUS. For more detailed information, please
read the help files for Dr. STIKA PLUS and STIKA PLUS Driver.
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The Basics of Windows

Mouse operation
Pointing
When you move the mouse, the on-screen arrow (mouse pointer)
also moves. Moving the mouse pointer to line up the tip of the
pointer with an item on the screen is called "pointing."
Click
Press and release the left mouse
button.
Drag
Move the mouse while holding
down the mouse button.
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Setting Up the Software

The explanations in this manual assume that you are already familiar with the basic operation of Windows.
Compatible Software
The Roland Software Package includes the following software that you can use with the STX-8/7. Software other than what is shown
below cannot be used.
• Programs
: Dr.STIKA PLUS
• Drivers
: If you're using the STX-8 Roland STIKA PLUS STX-8
If you're using the STX-7 Roland STIKA STX-7
Installing Dr. STIKA PLUS
* When setting up the software under Windows NT, log on as the member of a group other than [Guest].
Switch on the computer and start Windows.
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Place the CD from the Roland Software Package in the CD-
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ROM drive.
Click the right mouse
Press and release the right
mouse button.
Double click
Rapidly press and release
the left mouse button two
times.
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