Add...
(Ins)Adds a new symbol to the current chart.
File
New
Launches a new document,
based on the current default settings.
File
New...
Launches a new
document, based on the template file that you choose from the available
templates.
File
Open...
Loads a chart from a file.
File
Save
Saves the current chart into the current file. If there is no
current file, the user is prompted for a file name.
File
Save As...
Saves the current chart into the file specified by the user.
File
Save Web Page...
Saves the current chart into as a web page.
File
Close
Close the document. If
this is the only document that is open, the application remains open, but with
no document. Use the File New or File New... commands to open
a document.
File
Print...
Prints the current chart, or the selected symbols and
connected lines.
File
Setup Paper and Printer...
The printer driver's dialog box is displayed, allowing the
user to change printer settings.
File
Load Shapes...
Loads a shape file. A shape file defines the names and
drawing instructions for symbol types.
File
Exit
Exits the Chartist application. If the current chart has been
changed, the user will be prompted to save or abandon it.
Edit
Delete (Del)
Deletes selected items.
Edit
Undo (Ctrl+Z)
Restores perviously modified items.
Edit
Copy (Ctrl+C)
Copies the selected symbols and lines to the Clipboard.
Edit
Cut (Ctrl+X)
Copies the selected symbols and lines to the Clipboard and
deletes them from the chart.
Edit
Paste (Ctrl+V)
Copies the contents of the Clipboard to the chart.
Edit
Find
Locates symbols containing certain text.
Edit
Replace
Locates and optionally replaces text in symbols.
Symbol
Add... (Ins)
Adds a new symbol to the current chart.
Symbol
Select (F7
Selects a group of symbols.
Symbol
Select All (Ctrl+F7)
Selects all symbols.
Symbol
Select To End
Right (Ctrl+Shift+R)
Left (Ctrl+Shift+L)
Up (Ctrl+Shift+U)
Down (Ctrl+Shift+D)
Selects all symbols from the coordinate of the current
selected symbol to the end of the chart in the indicated
direction.
Symbol
Move (F2)
Relocates the selected symbols, together with any connected
lines.
Symbol
Align
To Grid (Ctrl+S)
Row
Column
Causes the centers of the selected symbols to be realigned as
indicated. Chartist-Pro
Symbol
Properties... 
(F4)
Selects new shape properties for symbols.
Symbol
Rotate (Ctrl+R)
Causes the selected symbols to rotate their outlines by 90
degrees counter clockwise
Symbol
Flip X (Ctrl+Shft+X)
Causes the selected symbols to flip in the X dimension.
Symbol
Flip Y (Ctrl+Shft+Y)
Causes the selected symbols to flip in the Y dimension. Chartist-Pro
Symbol
Size (F6)
Changes the size of the selected symbol.
Symbol
Reset Size (Shift+F6)
Make the selected symbols revert to the current default size.
Symbol
Text
Edit...(F3)
Edits the text inside a symbol, and allows the selection of
fonts for use with that text.
Symbol
Text
Enlarge (Alt +)
Reduce (Alt -)
Changes the size of all text in the selected symbols by 2
points. Chartist-Pro
Symbol
Text
Font... (Ctrl+F)
Edits all fonts in all selected symbols. Any changes are
applied to the entire group.
Symbol
Text
Angle (Ctrl+A)
Changes the angle of the text in the selected symbols. Chartist-Pro
Symbol
Text
Justify
Left (Ctrl+L)
Center (Ctrl+C)
Right (Ctrl+R)
Top (Ctrl+T)
Vertical Center (Ctrl+V)
Sets the text justification for the selected symbols.
Symbol
Picture... (Shift+F4)
Selects the picture displayed within the symbol.
Symbol
Reference (Ctrl+F4)
Edits the reference file name for the symbol.
Line
Add (Tab)
Adds a line from one symbol another.
Line
Select (Alt+F7)
Selects a line.
Line
Pick From Symbol (Shift+F7)
Select the lines connected to the selected symbols, and
de-select the symbols.
Line
Properties... (Alt+F3)
Changes the pen style, line width, arrow style, route style
and label text for lines.
Line
Add Waypoint (Ctrl+Tab)
Segments a line and adds a special "handle" symbol
for route manipulation.
Line
Main Branch
Causes the selected line to be the first line drawn to a
given attachment point. This makes other Auto lines ending at the
same point "fan-in" to that line
View
Refresh (F5)
Redraws the chart display.
View
Zoom In (+ on numeric pad)
The scale of the display is increased by 25% of full scale.
View
Zoom Out (- on numeric pad)
The scale of the display is decreased by 25% of full scale.
View
Normal
The display is returned to full scale.
View
Reference (Shift F3)
The reference file of the symbol is displayed by the
appropriate application.
View
Tool Bar
When checked, the Tool Bar is displayed.
View
Shape Palette
When checked, the Shape Palette is displayed.
View
Grid
When checked, the Grid is displayed.
View
Ruler
When checked, the Rulers are displayed.
View
Pictures
When checked, symbol bitmaps are displayed. When not checked,
symbol bitmaps are represented as gray rectangles, saving display
time.
View
Line Attach Points
When checked, the attachment points for lines on symbols are
shown.
Options
Spell Options
The configuation dialog for the Spelling Checker. The Spelling Checker is only
available in Chartist-Pro
Options
Default Symbol Size...
Selects the initial size of new symbols added to the chart.
Also, the Symbol Reset Size command applies the default symbol size to the selected symbols.
Options
Chart...
Changes the dimensions of the chart document, the interval
between grid points and the units of measure.
Options
Dafault Font...
Sets the default font for the document, and for line labels.
Options
Snap to Grid
When checked, all user dimensions and locations entered with
the cursor are snapped to the nearest multple of the grid
interval for the respective axis.
Options
Line Attach Points
Selects the number of line attachment points on each symbol
side.
Options
Diagonal Labels
When checked, direct style line labels follow the routes of the lines.
Options
Auto Fan In
When checked the Auto line Fan-In logic is enabled. This
causes auto lines that end at the same place to have arrows where
they merge with the first line connected to that point.
Options
Active Planes
Enables or disables the symbol selection and designation
logic for the symbol planes.
Options
Background Color...
Sets the background color for the Chart
Options
Misc Settings...
Changes the line thickness and standard symbol size
settings.
Help
Index (F1)
Activates the Help system with the Main Index displayed.
Help
Help Keyboard
Activates the Help system with the Keyboard Index displayed.
Help
Commands
Activates the Help system with the Commands Index displayed.
Help
Procedures
Activates the Help system with the Procedures Index
displayed.
Help
Using Help
Activates the Help system for the Help system.
Help
Welcome Dialog
When checked, the Welcome dialog appears when Chartist is first run. This dialog
helps new users learn about Chartist, and provides a daily tip with associated
help. Uncheck this command to disable this dialog.
Help
About...
Displays the Chartist copyright information and the full path
name of the current shape file.