Customizing The Ssu; Launching A Task - MAXDATA PLATINUM User Manual

Customizing the SSU

The SSU lets you customize your interface according to your preferences. The AF sets these
preferences and saves them in the AF .INI file so that they take effect the next time you start
the SSU. There are four user customizable settings:
• Color - this button lets you change the default colors associated with different items on
the screen with predefined color combinations. The color changes are instantaneous.
• Mode - this button lets you set the desired expertise level.
– novice
– intermediate
– expert
The expertise level determines which tasks are visible in the Available Tasks section and
what actions each task performs. For a new mode setting to take effect, you must exit
the SSU and restart it.
• Language - this button lets you change the strings in the SSU to strings of the appropriate
language. For a new language setting to take effect, you must exit the SSU and restart it.
• Other - this button lets you change other miscellaneous options in the SSU. The changes
take effect immediately.
To change the interface default values:
• Use the mouse to click on the proper button in the Preferences section of the SSU Main
window.
OR
• Use the tab and arrow keys to highlight the desired button, and press the spacebar or
<Enter>.
OR
• Access the menu bar with the mouse or hot keys (Alt + underlined letter).
NOTE
If you run the SSU from non-writable media (like a CD-ROM), these preferences will be lost
when you exit the SSU.

Launching a Task

It is possible to have many tasks open at the same time, although some tasks may require
complete control to avoid possible conflicts. The tasks achieve complete control by keeping
the task as the center of operation until you close the task window.
To launch a task:
• In the SSU Main window, double click on the task name under Available Tasks to display
the main window for the selected task.
OR
• Highlight the task name, and click on OK.
OR
• Use the tab and arrow keys to highlight the desired button, and press the spacebar or
<Enter>.
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