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SECTION 2
4.1.3. Title Bar
The title bar displays the currently loaded site-list file. The site-list file is a
collection of one or more generation sites that has been configured and saved
previously. The site-list file can be opened, saved and printed from the main
menu or toolbar. The THS 2000 site-list files have the file extension .THS.
4.1.4. Main Menu
The main menu provides the access to the THS 2000 commands. Some
commands are available only under certain circumstances; when the command
is not available, it is grayed-out. For example, you will not be able to add a
controller (Add from the Controller menu) until you have created an initial site
(Connect from the Site menu or New from the File menu).
The main menu commands are also available using ALT-key combinations; the
underlined character indicates the key to press in combination with the ALT key.
Many of the important commands are available using function keys; these are
indicated in the pull-down menus.
4.1.5. Toolbar
The toolbar provides instant access to many important menu commands. When
the mouse pointer is floated over the tool item, a tool tip is displayed in the status
line portion of the status bar.
4.1.6. Controller Bar
The controller bar contains a button called List and a button for each controller on
the site. The controller buttons are labeled using the controller's identification
number (id). Pressing a button on the controller bar will change the view to
display the selected controller or the controller-list view.
When the selected site is connected, the dot in the middle of the controller bar
button will indicate the status of the controller (green, yellow, red or black).
4.1.7. Status Bar
The status bar displays status messages and indicates connection status and
security status. The status line displays tool tips and various status messages.
The connection status indicates the state of the current connection, such as
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