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EXCALIBUR 168

EXCALIBUR WINDOWS

It is assumed that the user is familiar with Windows 95
operating procedures, and has experience in using Windows
95 applications. This manual does not explain "standard"
Windows 95 functions, operating procedures, and dialog
boxes, unless they differ from Windows 95 standards. Refer to
the PC's Windows 95 Operating Manual/Procedures for
instructions on any standard Windows 95 procedures, such as
opening and closing programs in the Excalibur Program
Group.
Each Excalibur program is executed by clicking its icon from
the Windows 95 Excalibur Program Group, as for any
Windows 95 application operation.
When an Excalibur program is opened, a new window is
created. Each Excalibur program window contains the
standard window control box and maximize/minimize buttons
in the top line, and a menu bar with several functions and pull-
down menus. Some Excalibur program windows also have a
button bar, at the bottom, containing unique action buttons.
The mouse and keyboard are the primary input devices for all
Excalibur programs. The left mouse button is used in
conjunction with the mouse pointer for selecting security
icons, menu items, dialog box options, etc. The right mouse
button is used to cancel actions or escape from a function. If a
touch-screen is installed, it may be used in place of the mouse
to select icons or dialog box items.
The keyboard can be used in place of the mouse for certain
actions. The keyboard "Enter" key is equivalent to the left
mouse button. The "Escape" key is equivalent to the right
mouse button.
The keyboard is used in dialog boxes to enter alphanumeric
data such as operator passwords, alarm responses etc. The
standard Windows keyboard functions may also be used for
most Excalibur Window operations, such as the Alt key
combinations (Alt-Tab to switch between applications, Alt-F4
to close a window, etc.). (See System Security, page 2-2.)

Dialog boxes

The Excalibur programs use dialog boxes for many functions,
with various check boxes and type-in fields within each dialog
box. Several of these are standard windows dialog boxes, such
as File Open, Save, and Print. Refer to the Windows manual
for explanation of these boxes.
Dialog boxes that are unique to Excalibur are explained fully
in this manual. Samples of these unique dialog boxes are
illustrated in each section of this manual.

Confirmation Boxes

At many points in Excalibur operation, the system prompts the
operator to confirm a requested action with a Confirmation
Box, as illustrated below for a window Minimize action.
If the requested action is confirmed by the operator, select the
"OK" button on this box. If the requested action should not be
taken, select the "Cancel" button.

Error Message Boxes

Error messages from Excalibur operation are displayed in an
Operator/Error Message box, as illustrated below.
For most error conditions, select the "OK" button to resume
operation. In certain error conditions, such as for an incorrect
password illustrated above, the Excalibur program terminates
when "OK" is selected.
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