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OS/2 Help File | 1992-03-30 | 61.8 KB | 2,251 lines

ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 1. Help for File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use File to create, save, and print files.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 2. Help for New ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use New to erase any previous drawing from the screen and reset the default
drawing values.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 3. Help for Open ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Open to get an existing file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 4. Help for Clip Art ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Clip Art to select a figure from a clip art library to paste into the
current figure. (Figure files have file-name extension of DRW.)


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 5. Help for Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Save to store the current figure to disk.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 6. Help for Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Save As to assign the current figure a new file name or file format, then
store it to disk.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 7. Help for Print ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Print to print a symbol, page, or all pages on a printer.  You also can
view the output before sending it to the printer.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 8. Help for Printer Setup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Printer Setup to select a printer or to change printer settings.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Printer Setup ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

To select a printer to use with PM Chart:

 1. Select a printer from the selection box by using the keyboard or by moving
    the mouse pointer.
 2. Select OK to set up the printer.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Worksheet ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Worksheet from the tool bar to enter, manipulate, or select new data for a
chart.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 9. Help for Edit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Edit to perform various editing operations.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 10. Help for Undo ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Undo to cancel the last editing operation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 11. Help for Cut ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Cut to move a selected portion of a figure to the clipboard.  You then can
move the clipboard contents to another file, or paste them in another place in
the figure.  The procedure is:

 1. Select the portion of the figure to be moved.
 2. Select Cut.
 3. Select File; then open the file to move into.
 4. Select Edit, then Paste.

Related Information:

o Undo
o Paste
o Paste to current drawing
o Select all
o Block select


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 12. Help for Copy ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Copy to place a duplicate of a selected portion of a figure in the
clipboard.  You then can copy the clipboard contents to another file or to the
current figure.

The procedure is:

 1. Select the portion of the figure to be copied.
 2. Select Copy.
 3. Select File; then open the file to be copied to.
 4. Select Edit, then Paste.

Related Information:

o Undo
o Paste
o Paste to current drawing
o Select all
o Block select


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 13. Help for Paste ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Paste to place a copy of the clipboard contents in another file or in the
current drawing.

The procedure is:

 1. Select the portion of the drawing area you want to paste to.
 2. Select Edit, then Paste.

Related Information:

o Undo
o Cut
o Copy
o Paste to current drawing
o Select all
o Block select


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 14. Help for Clear ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Clear to delete the currently selected symbol or block of symbols.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 15. Help for Remove ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Remove to delete the currently selected chart items.  It also deletes the
selected chart from two or more overlaid charts.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 16. Help for Block Select ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Block Select to select one or more symbols of a figure for editing.

When this choice is selected, the pointer changes shape, and you can use the
mouse to select one or more symbols in the figure.

To select part of a figure for editing:

 1. Move the mouse pointer outside one corner of the symbol you want to select.
 2. Press and hold mouse button 1.
 3. Drag the mouse to the opposite corner of the symbol to be selected.  An
    outline shows the selected area.
 4. Release mouse button 1.

Editing commands affect the selected area.

Any other menu selection cancels the select operation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 17. Help for Select All ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Select All to select all symbols for editing.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 18. Help for Symbol Name ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Symbol Name to specify a name (this is like a symbol identifier) for the
currently selected figure or text.  This name will be saved with the symbol
when the file is saved. Each symbol in a drawing can be named in this way.

The symbol name you create is known as a clip art symbol.  It helps organize
your symbols, and it enables you to create your own clip art library.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 19. Help for Change ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Change to modify a selected symbol or block of symbols.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 20. Help for Align ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Align to select positioning commands for the currently selected symbol or
block of symbols.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 21. Help for Combine ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Combine to specify grouping operations.  The choices are:

Group
          Makes the currently selected block of symbols a single composite
          symbol.
Ungroup
          Returns the currently selected composite symbol to its individual
          pieces.
Connect
          Connects several selected symbols into one composite symbol, making
          it easier to create complex drawings.  Open symbols connect from end
          point to end point.  Closed symbols (such as rectangles), ellipses,
          or symbols already connected closed, do not show a connecting line.

          Note:   You cannot connect text, combined symbols, or bit maps.


Disconnect
          Reverses the Connect operation.

Related information:

Creating closed symbols


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 22. Help for Duplicate ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Duplicate to make a copy of the currently selected symbol or block of
symbols. The steps to do this are:

 1. Select a symbol.
 2. Select Duplicate.
 3. Press and hold mouse button 1 while moving the selected symbol where you
    want it.
 4. Release mouse button 1.

A check mark appears next to the selection.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 23. Help for Flip ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Flip to specify how a selected symbol or group of symbols is to be turned.

The choices are:

Horizontal
          Turns the selected symbol or group of symbols horizontally.
Vertical
          Turns the selected symbol or group of symbols vertically.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 24. Help for Move To ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Move To to specify where a selected symbol or group of symbols is to be
placed in the current figure.

The choices of operations include:

Back
          Moves the currently selected symbol or group of symbols to the back
          of the page.
Front
          Moves the currently selected symbol or group of symbols to the front
          of the page.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 25. Help for Rotate ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Rotate to turn the currently selected symbol in 15-degree increments.

To turn off Rotate, select the arrow near the upper left side of the window.

A check mark appears next to the selection.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 26. Help for Smooth ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Smooth to make the selected curves or angles in a line less angular.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 27. Help for Unsmooth ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Unsmooth to make a line or symbol more angular (even if the symbol was not
previously Smoothed).


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 28. Help for Colors/Style ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Colors/Style to select colors, line styles, and patterns for a symbol.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 29. Help for Preferences ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Preferences to specify default choices for drawing figures.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 30. Help for Crosshairs ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Crosshairs to display a set of lines running the height and width of the
drawing area whenever the cursor is in the drawing area. This makes drawing
precise figures easier.

A check mark appears next to the selection.

Related Information:

Using snap


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 31. Help for Pages ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Pages to select the page size, margins, and page orientation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 32. Help for Rulers/Grid ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Rulers/Grid to select the measurement system and divisions for the ruler
and grid.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 33. Help for Screen Color ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Screen Color to select the background color for the drawing area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for OK ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select OK to put the current selections into effect.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Cancel ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Cancel to stop the current operation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Save to store the current values to disk for future use.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for File Name Extensions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The files that you can open in PM Chart must have one of the following filename
extensions:

DAT
          Micrografx** Charisma data file.
DRW
          Micrografx** draw file.
GRF
          Micrografx** Charisma graphic file.

You also can import (use) files that have the following extensions:

DIF
          IBM data-interchange format.
SPC
          Space-delimited ASCII file.
SLK
          Microsoft** symbolic link format.
WK1
          Lotus** file.
WKS
          Lotus** file.
XLS
          Excel** file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Open File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Type a file name in the Open File field to get an existing file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Merge ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Merge to combine an available file choice (except files with the
extension GRF and DRW) with the current figure.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Open File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control what files you can open.  You can select from
9 different file types.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Open file
o Save
o GRF, DAT, DRW
o DIF, WKS, SPC
o DRW, SLK, XLS, WK1
o Merge
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for File Name Extensions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The files you can open in this section of PM Chart must have one of the
following filename extensions:

DRW
          Micrografx** draw file.
GRF
          Micrografx** Charisma graphic file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Open ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control what drawing files you can bring into PM
Chart.  You can select from two different file types: GRF and DRW.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Open file
o Save
o GRF and DRW
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Preview ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Preview to look at the symbols in the clip art Library before bringing
it into the drawing.  The Preview choice is dimmed until you select one or more
symbol identifiers (IDs).  All of the symbols that you select are loaded and
displayed in the preview area.

Individual symbols are sized to fit the entire preview area.  Multiple symbols
are arranged and sized to fit in the preview area.

To load a clip art symbol using its symbol ID:

 1. Select Clip art from the File menu.
 2. Move to the drive and directory containing the clip art library file from
    which you want to load. You can use the mouse pointer or the keyboard to do
    this.
 3. Highlight the file you want and select OK.
 4. Select Thumbnail to see a small view of each symbol.
 5. Highlight the symbol IDs of the symbols you want.
 6. Select the Preview push button to view the symbols.
 7. Press any key to continue.
 8. Select Save if you want to retain the current directory as the default
    directory.
 9. Select OK.  PM Chart places each symbol into the center of the visible
    presentation area, in the order in which they are stored in the file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Thumbnail ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Thumbnail to see a small view of the selected symbol.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Auto Paste ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Auto Paste to save memory and load symbols that are too large for the
clipboard.  Auto paste preserves whatever is currently in the clipboard.

When you select Auto Paste again, you disable this choice and can paste copies
from the clipboard.

Related Information:

Paste


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Clip Art ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control what clip art symbols you can bring into PM
Chart.  You also can look at (preview) the clip art before bringing it into the
file.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Open
o Preview
o Save
o Auto paste
o Thumbnail
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Type a file name in the Save File field to save an existing file under a new
name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for File Name Extensions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The files that you can save in this section of PM Chart must have one of the
following filename extensions:

DRW
          Micrografx** draw file.
GRF
          Micrografx** Charisma graphic file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control what files you can save.  You can save two
different file types: GRF and DRW.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Save file as
o GRF and DRW
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Edit Symbol ID ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Type a symbol identifier (ID) in the Edit Symbol ID field.  A symbol ID is a
name for a newly created symbol and can be 80 characters long.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Edit Symbol ID ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choice in this menu enables you to assign a symbol identifier (ID) to any
selected figure. This gives you quick access to symbols.

To assign a symbol ID or edit an existing ID:

 1. Select the symbol to identify.
 2. Select Edit, then Symbol Name.  If a symbol ID was previously assigned, the
    ID appears in the Edit Symbol Name ID field.
 3. Press Enter or select OK.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Edit symbol ID
o Select all
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Horizontal ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Horizontal to align the text horizontally.  This can be to the left, in
the center, or to the right side of the drawing area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Vertical ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Vertical to align the text vertically.  This can be at the top, in the
middle, or at the bottom of the drawing area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Page/Ruler ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Page/Ruler to align the text to the middle of the page, the exact center of
the page, or the ruler area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Align to Chart Frame ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Align to Chart Frame to arrange the frame of the chart to the drawing
area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Align Push Button ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu enable you to align the selected area to a specified
area on the page.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Horizontal
o Vertical
o Align to chart frame
o Page/Ruler
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Paper Size ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Paper Size to select the size of the page.  The choices are:

A
          8.5-by-11 inches.
B
          11-by-17 inches.
C
          17-by-22 inches.
A4
          11.69-by-8.27 inches.
A3
          16.54-by-11.69 inches.
A2
          23.39-by-16.54 inches.

Note:   All of these sizes can be adjusted in quarter-inch increments.

The width and height are shown in respective boxes under the selected push
buttons.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Border ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Border to set the border of the page.  The choices are:

o Left
o Right
o Top
o Bottom

You can set a length for each of the respective areas.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Orientation ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Orientation to select the positioning of the drawing area and the output.
The choices are:

Portrait
          For example, if you selected an 8.5-by-11-inch paper size and the
          Portrait orientation, the 8.5-inch dimension is the width.
Landscape
          For example, if you selected an 8.5-by-11-inch paper size and the
          Landscape orientation, the 11-inch dimension is the width.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Show Pages ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Show Pages for a grid that shows an outline of the pages in the drawing
area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Pages ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control the page layout.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Paper size
o Border
o Orientation
o Show pages
o OK
o Cancel
o Save


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Rulers ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Rulers to change the way the pages appear.  The choices are:

Show Position
          Shows the mouse position with a tick mark on the ruler.
Show Rulers
          Displays a ruler outside the drawing area.
Snap to Rulers
          Enables you to move the cursor to the next available ruler position.
          Use this choice to make exact alignment of the symbols easier.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Grid ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Grid to set the size of the vertical and horizontal grid markings in the
drawing area.  This does not affect the output to the printer.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Show Grid ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Show Grid to display the grid in the display area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Centimeters ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Centimeters to show the ruler divisions in centimeters.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Inches ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Inches to show the ruler divisions in inches.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Rulers/Grid ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control how the ruler and grid appear in the display
area.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Rulers
o Grid
o Show grid
o Centimeters
o Inches
o OK
o Cancel
o Save


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 34. Help for File ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use File to get and save worksheets to be used for creating charts.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 35. Help for New ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use New to erase existing data from the screen and reset the worksheet values
to their defaults.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 36. Help for Open Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Open Data to get an existing worksheet file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Save Data to store a worksheet file.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save File As ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Type a file name in the Save File As field to save a file under a new name.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for File Name Extensions ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The only files you can save in this section of PM Chart are those with the
filename extension of DAT.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Save Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control what files you can save.  Only files with a
filename extension of DAT can be saved in this version of PM Chart.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Save file as
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 37. Help for Edit ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Edit to perform various editing operations with the data in the worksheet.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Undo ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Undo to cancel the last worksheet operation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Cut ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Cut to move a selected portion of the data to the clipboard.  You then can
copy the clipboard contents to the current worksheet or to another file.  The
procedure is:

 1. Select the portion of the worksheet to be moved.
 2. Select Cut.
 3. Select File: then open the file to be moved to.
 4. Select Edit, then Paste.

Related Information:

o Undo
o Paste
o Paste to current worksheet
o Select all
o Block select
o Selecting a chart type


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Copy ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Copy to place a duplicate of a selected portion of the data in the
clipboard.  You then can copy the clipboard contents to the current worksheet
or to another file.

The procedure is:

 1. Select the portion of the worksheet to be copied.
 2. Select Copy.
 3. Select File: then open the file to be copied to.
 4. Select Edit, then Paste.

Related Information:

o Undo
o Paste
o Paste to current worksheet
o Select all
o Block select
o Selecting a chart type


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Paste ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Paste to place a copy of the clipboard contents in the current worksheet or
in another file.

The procedure is:

 1. Select the portion of the worksheet to be pasted to.
 2. Select Edit, then Paste.

Related Information:

o Selecting a chart type
o Paste to current worksheet


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Clear ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Clear to empty or erase the currently selected, or block of selected,
worksheet cells.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Delete to remove the currently selected row or column.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Row ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Row to remove the currently selected row.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Column ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Column to remove the currently selected column.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Delete ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control what row or column you can remove from the
worksheet.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Row
o Column
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Insert ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Insert to add a row or column to the currently selected row or column.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Row ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Row to add a row to the currently selected row.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Column ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Column to add a row to the currently selected column.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Insert ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices on this menu control what row or column you can add to the
worksheet.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Row
o Column
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 38. Help for Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Data to sort and perform arithmetic operations on the selected data in the
worksheet.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Sort ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Sort to select how to arrange data in the currently selected cell or block
of cells.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Sort ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Sort to arrange the worksheet data by row or column.

Select Horizontally to sort the data across the row; select Vertically to sort
the data down the column.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Order ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Order to select the order of the worksheet data.

Select Ascending to sort the data from low number to high number.  For example:

4  3  8  6  -- sorts to --->  3  4  6  8

Select Descending to sort the data from high number to low number. For example:

4  3  8  6  -- sorts to --->  8  6  4  3


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Sort ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control how the worksheet data is to be sorted.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Sort
o Order
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Math ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Math to select an arithmetic operation to perform on the currently selected
cell or block of cells.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Function ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Function to select the arithmetic operation to perform on the worksheet
data.

Add       Adds the numbers in the cell or block of cells.
Subtract  Subtracts the numbers in the cell or block of cells.
Multiply  Multiplies the numbers in the cell or block of cells.
Divide    Divides the numbers in the cell or block of cells.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Constant ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Type the number in the Constant field that is to be used with the selected
operation. For example, if you select Add and type 5, then 5 is added to the
currently selected cell or block of cells.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Math ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control what type of arithmetic operations you want to
perform on the worksheet data.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Function
o Constant
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Palette ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Palette to select one of the 9 groups of colors (palettes).


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Palette Colors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select a palette color to display a group of colors.

Each choice (except Primaries and Presentation) in the default-palette menu
displays several shades.  You can scroll the shades and select one.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Fill ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Fill to color the complete symbol (except the outline) with the selected
color, depending on the style.

Related information:

Selecting a gradient fill


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Line ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Line to change the color, width, style, and end styles of any line in a
symbol.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Text ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Text to color the text with the selected color.  Use choices from the
Style menu to change the style of the text.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Bkg ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Bkg to fill the background of the selected symbol with the selected
color.  Use choices from the Style menu to change the style of the selected
text.

The background color can be changed independently of the foreground color.
Imagine that each symbol, including lines and text, is created with a double
layer.  The bottom layer can be one color, while the top layer is another.
When you add a pattern or a line style to the top layer, the bottom layer shows
through.  Lines show their background color only when they are in one of the
dotted or dashed styles.

 To change the background color of a selected symbol:

 1. Select a symbol.
 2. Select the Color tool from the tool bar, or select Colors/Style.
 3. Select Bkg.
 4. Select a color from the palette and press mouse button 1.
 5. Select OK.  The background of the selected symbol changes to the new color.

Related information:

Selecting a gradient fill


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Set ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Set to keep this window open as you work.  To close the window, select
Close or select Set again.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for PM Chart ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control the colors you want to use.

Select a color by moving the mouse pointer to it, or by pressing Tab.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Fill
o Line
o Text
o Bkg
o Set
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Color ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Color to change the color of any chart or symbol.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Colors/Style ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Colors/Style to determine the color, and the style in which the color
displays, that will fill a symbol or chart element. You must first select the
symbol or chart element, then this choice.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Chart Colors ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Chart Colors to change the color of the data elements (such as bars or
columns) in a chart.  The palette has colors specifically designed for data
charts.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Gradient ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Gradient to make a gradual transition between two different colors.
Gradients define how the color of an object is to appear.

Related information:

Selecting a gradient fill


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Style ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Style to select how the gradient fill appears.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Gradient ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select this Style as the gradient fill for the selected symbol.

A check mark appears next to the selection.

Related information:

Selecting a gradient fill


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Screen Color ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Screen Color to color the drawing area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Current Color ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Current Color to change the current color of the selected symbol.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Style ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Style to select how you want a pattern to look.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for None ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use None to have no default for the selected symbol.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Solid ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Solid to make the selected symbol a solid object.  The default color is the
currently selected color.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Hatch ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Hatch to select a style with lines drawn inside the pattern.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Hatch ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Hatch to select from one of 6 available choices.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Hatch ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu enable you to select one of 6 hatch patterns.

Move the mouse pointer over the style you want, or press Tab.

Note:   Avoid using patterns in bar and column charts. Striped patterns often
        create optical illusions, which can distort the information.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Hatch
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Bit Map ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Bit Map to select a style with dots drawn inside the pattern.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Bit Map ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Bit Map to select from one of 32 choices.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Bit Map ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu enable you to select a bit-map pattern for a symbol.

Select by moving the mouse pointer to the style you want, or by pressing Tab.

Note:   Plotters and many film recorders do not support the use of bit-map
        patterns or opaque backgrounds.  If you plan to print the drawing on
        one of the devices, use only solid color backgrounds, hatch patterns,
        and transparent backgrounds.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Bit map
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 39. Help for Select Arrow ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select this choice to turn off the previous mode.

The Select Arrow is the first choice in the tool bar.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 40. Help for Worksheet ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Worksheet to open the Worksheet window.

This is the second choice in the tool bar.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 41. Help for View ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select View to display the tool menu, where you can select a new viewing level
or the Zoom mode.

This is the third choice in the tool bar.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for 1:1 ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select 1:1 to display the drawing in actual size.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Page ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Page to display the current drawing page.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for All Pages ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select All Pages to display all pages in the drawing area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Used Pages ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Used Pages to display all pages in which symbols exist.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Zoom ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Zoom to view a selected area up close.  The procedure to do this is:

 1. Select Zoom from the tool bar.  The mouse pointer changes shape.
 2. With the mouse pointer, select an area of a symbol that you want to view
    (for example, a corner of a square).  The selected area fills the current
    screen.
 3. To turn off Zoom, select any tool from the tool bar.

Note:   For better results, select a small area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 42. Help for Draw ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Draw to display the tool menu from which you can select a particular
drawing function.

This is the fourth choice in the tool bar.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Rectangle ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Rectangle to use the rectangle drawing tool.

Related Information:

Creating closed symbols


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Rounded Rectangle ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Rounded Rectangle to use the rounded-rectangle drawing tool.

Related Information:

Creating closed symbols


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Ellipse ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Ellipse to use the ellipse drawing tool.  You also can use this tool to
draw a circle.

Related Information:

Creating closed symbols


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 43. Creating Closed Symbols ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Rectangle, Rounded Rectangle, or Ellipse from the tool bar to create a
closed symbol.

To create one of these symbols:

 1. Select the symbol from the tool bar.
 2. Move the mouse pointer to where you want to begin creating the symbol.
 3. Press and hold mouse button 1 and move the pointer.  The new symbol appears
    on the screen and changes size and proportion as you move the mouse
    pointer.
 4. Release mouse button 1 to release the symbol.

Note:   To create a proportional symbol, such as a circle or box, press Ctrl
        while drawing the symbol.

Related Information:

Resizing and moving symbols


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Line ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Line to use the line drawing tool.

To create a line:

 1. Select Line from the tool bar.
 2. Press and hold mouse button 1 to begin creating a line.  Move the mouse
    pointer to where you want the line to end (the ending point).
 3. Release mouse button 1.

If you do not want to create another line segment that begins at this segment,
press mouse button 1 again.

If you want to create another line segment that begins here (multiple line
segments), go back to step 1 until you have completed the multiple line
segment.

Note:   Line symbols are not automatically smoothed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Free Hand ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Free Hand to select the free-hand drawing tool.  This enables you to
create symbols as if you were using a pencil and paper.  To create a free-hand
drawing:

 1. Select Free Hand from the tool bar.
 2. Press and hold mouse button 1.  Begin creating the free-hand drawing.
 3. When you are finished, release mouse button 1.

If the beginning and ending points are the same, the symbol is closed.

Note:   Free-hand symbols are automatically smoothed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Curve ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Curve to use the curve drawing tool.

To create a curved line segment:

 1. Select Curve.
 2. Press and hold mouse button 1 to begin creating a line.  Move the mouse
    pointer to where you want the curve to begin (the curving point).
 3. Press and hold mouse button 1 to finish creating the curve.  Move the mouse
    pointer to where you want the curve to end (the ending point).
 4. Release mouse button 1.

If you do not want to create another curved line segment that begins at this
segment, press mouse button 1 again.

If you want to create another curved line segment that begins here (multiple
line segments), go back to step 1 until you have completed the multiple curved
line segment.

Note:   Curved symbols are automatically smoothed.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Arc ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Arc to use the arc drawing tool.

To create an elliptical arc:

 1. Select Arc.
 2. Move the mouse pointer to where you want to begin creating the symbol.
 3. Press and hold mouse button 1 and move the pointer.  The arc appears on the
    screen and changes size and proportion as you move the mouse pointer.
 4. Release mouse button 1 to finish creating the arc.

Note:   To create a circular arc, press Ctrl while drawing the arc.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 44. Help for Chart ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Chart to display a tool menu.  You can select the chart type you want to
create from the selected data in the worksheet.

This is the fifth choice in the tool bar.

Related Information:

o Creating a chart
o Selecting a chart type


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Column Chart ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Column Chart to create a (vertical-bar) chart.

Note:   Avoid using patterns in bar and column charts. Striped patterns often
        create optical illusions, which can distort the information.

Related Information:

o Column chart
o Creating a chart


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Bar Chart ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Bar Chart to create a (horizontal-bar) chart.

Note:   Avoid using patterns in bar and column charts. Striped patterns often
        create optical illusions, which can distort the information.

Related Information:

o Bar chart
o Creating a chart


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Area Chart ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Area Chart to create an area chart.

Related Information:

o Area chart
o Creating a chart


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Line Chart ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Line Chart to create a line chart.

Related Information:

o Line chart
o Creating a chart


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Pie Chart ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Pie Chart to create a pie chart.

Related Information:

o Pie chart
o Creating a chart


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Table Chart ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Table Chart to create a table chart.

Related Information:

o Table chart
o Creating a chart


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 45. Help for Text ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Text to display the tool menu from which you can enter and select the
type and alignment of text.

This is the sixth choice in the tool bar.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Text ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Text to type text into the current drawing.

You can type text directly into the presentation area or use the text editor.

To type text directly into the presentation area:

 1. Select Text.  The mouse pointer changes shape to look like a "T" with an
    arrow.
 2. Move the mouse pointer to where you want to begin typing text.
 3. Begin typing (or editing) the text.
 4. When you have finished typing the text, select the arrow near the
    upper-left side of the window (or press Esc) to turn off this option.

To type text into the text editor:

 1. Select Text.
 2. Press and hold Shift.
 3. Move the mouse pointer to a starting point for the text you want to type
    (or edit) and press mouse button 1.  The text editor appears under the menu
    bar.
 4. Type the new text, or edit the existing text.
 5. When you have finished typing the text, select the arrow near the
    upper-left side of the window (or press Esc) to turn off this option.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Font ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Font to select the font for the text.  If any text symbols are selected in
the drawing, they change to reflect the new font and alignment specification.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Typeface ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select a typeface to use for the selected text. You can see the text in the
selected typeface to the right of the choices.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Font Size ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select a font size to use for the selected text. This enables you to change the
size of the selected typeface.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Points ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Points to arrange the font size in point format.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for mm ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select mm to arrange the font size in millimeter format.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Bold ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Bold to make the selected text have a bold typeface.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Italics ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Italics to make the selected text appear in italics format.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Strike Out ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Strike Out to make the selected text appear with the letters formatted
with overlaying lines.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Underline ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Underline to underline the selected text.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Set Chart Defaults ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Set Chart Defaults to reset all formatting choices to the original
settings.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for All Text ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select All Text to apply the choices to all of the text.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Font Selection ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control the type, size, and style of the fonts you
want to use.

To make a selection, move the mouse pointer over the typeface you want and
select it, or use the arrow keys and select it.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Typeface
o Font size
o Points
o mm
o Bold
o Italic
o Strike out
o Underline
o Set chart defaults
o All text
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Return ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Return to cancel the changes and bring back the original drawing area.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Redraw ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Redraw to update the screen.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Text Alignment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Text Alignment to place the selected text in a specific part of the text
bounding box area (left, center, or right). You can align the text to the top,
middle, or bottom of the text bounding box.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Alignment ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Alignment to select how text is aligned (left, center, or right).


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 46. Help for Colors/Style ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Colors/Style to select colors and styles for symbols.

This is the seventh choice in the tool bar.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 47. Help for Snap ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Snap to move to the next ruler division when drawing a symbol. This
selection enables you to draw congruent symbols easily.

Related Information:

o Creating a symbol
o Resizing and moving symbols
o Using crosshairs


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 48. Help for Grid ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Grid to show a grid of the current drawing area.  You can specify how
the grid appears.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Style ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Style to select how you want a selected line to look.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Invisible ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Invisible to select a line that you cannot see.

A check mark appears next to the selection.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Lines ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use this Line to select the type of line pictured here.

A check mark appears next to the selection.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Width ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Width to select the width of a selected line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Width ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select a width to set for the selected line. You can select one of 7 choices:

o Hairline
o 0.200 inch wide
o 0.041 inch wide
o 0.062 inch wide
o 0.083 inch wide
o 0.104 inch wide
o 0.125 inch wide

A check mark appears next to the selection.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for End ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use End to select the end type of a selected line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for End ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select an ending to set for the selected line. You can select one of 4 choices:

o None
o End marker on the left side only
o End marker on the right side only
o End markers on both sides


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for End ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use End to select the end type of a selected line.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for End ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select an ending to set for the selected line by pressing a push button.  You
can select one of 8 choices.  The left and right end markers can be different.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for End ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The choices in this menu control the appearance of the selected end markers.

Select by moving the mouse pointer over the style you want, or by pressing Tab.

For a detailed explanation of each field, select from the list below:

o Ends
o OK
o Cancel


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Style ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Style to select the type of text for the selection.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Normal ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Normal to select the normal type of text for the selection.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Style ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Style to select between opaque or transparent backgrounds for the selected
symbol.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Opaque ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Opaque to enable the background of a selected symbol to show.  This is the
default setting.

A check mark appears next to the selection.

Related Information:

Bkg


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Help for Transparent ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Transparent to make a symbol that uses a bit map or hatched pattern
partially transparent.  A symbol that has a bit map or hatched pattern will
allow the symbols under it to show through if Transparent is on for that
symbol.

The background of a text symbol is transparent by default.

A check mark appears next to the selection.

Related Information:

Bkg


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Area Chart Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Area Chart when you want to show broad trends among several items over a
continuous period of time.  Area charts are popular in newspapers and
magazines, because they are straightforward and easy to interpret.

When creating area charts, start the value scale at 0.  Starting at any other
value can distort the plotted data.

In stacked area charts, the appearance of the chart can change dramatically
when the order of the bands is changed.  To help interpret the area chart, plot
the most stable band of data (the data with the least variation) at the base of
the chart.

A stacked area chart is a group of area charts combined into one chart.  A band
of data is a selected row or column of data.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Bar-Chart Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Bar Chart when you want to compare several items at specific points in
time.  The baseline is along the vertical axis, and the bars extend to the
right to show an amount or a percentage.  Bar charts are one of the simplest
and most widely used charts.

A bar chart uses the horizontal axis (x-axis) as a value axis to display the
number of occurrences (or frequency) of each value.  The vertical axis (y-axis)
is a category axis and plots the values of the range.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Column-Chart Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Column Chart when you want to show the value of several items at
specific points in time, and changes in them over a period of time.

The horizontal axis (x-axis) plots the values of the range (for example, the
months of the year). The vertical axis (y-axis) displays the number of
occurrences of each value.

A column chart looks like a bar chart rotated 90 degrees counterclockwise.
However, a column chart is better to illustrate changes over time.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Line-Chart Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Line Chart when you want to show the slope or direction for several sets
of data over a period of time.  Line charts frequently appear in the business
pages of newspapers, because they effectively chart large amounts of numeric
information.

If you have many numbers to plot, consider creating several line charts and
presenting them on the same page.  To interpret the charts quickly and easily,
make the scales of the charts (and the lines and markers that represent the
same information) consistent throughout the charts.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Pie-Chart Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Pie Chart when you want to show the relative proportion that each part
contributes to the whole.  Pie charts are popular because they are easy to
understand and can be made attractive with colors and patterns.  A limitation
with the pie chart is that it cannot be used to compare multiple data series.

Five or six pie segments are ideal -. 12 should be the maximum number.  For
better readability, begin the largest segment at 12:.  The other segments
progress clockwise from large to small.

Select Sort from the worksheet's Data menu to arrange the data in descending
order; the pie segments plot from largest to smallest.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Exploded Pie Chart Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Exploded Pie Chart to move a selected portion of the pie chart away from
the chart.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden> Table Chart Information ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Select Table Chart to show exact data values that you can find quickly and
easily. The chart uses an arrangement of rows and columns to display a precise
set of values.

Table charts can be used to present a small or large number of data values.  If
you want to emphasize the values for the rows, use vertical grid lines.  Use
horizontal grid lines when you want to guide the reader's eyes along the data
for the columns.  To help the reader even more, use a sans-serif typeface (such
as Modern) and a large point size in the table.

A table chart is often effective when combined with another type of chart, such
as a column or line chart.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 49. Help for Worksheet ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use Worksheet from the tool bar to enter or change data for creating charts and
graphs.

Related Information:

o Creating a chart
o Entering and editing data
o Moving around the worksheet
o Selecting a chart type
o Using chart labels
o Using the tool bar


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 50. Using Chart Labels ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

A label is the information that is placed in and around a chart.  Most charts
contain three types of labels:

o Category
o Series
o Value

Category labels are formed from the first column of selected data in the
worksheet.  Series labels are formed from the first highlighted row. Value
labels are automatically generated by PM Chart.  The range of highlighted data
values determines the range (or scale) of value labels in the chart.

Related Information:

o Creating a chart
o Using the worksheet


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 51. Moving around the Worksheet ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use the following keys to move from one cell to another:

Tab
          Move right one column.
Shift+Tab
          Move left one column.
Up Arrow
          Move up one row.
Down Arrow
          Move down one row.

Related Information:

o Entering and editing data
o Using the worksheet


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 52. Entering and Editing Data ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The editor under the Worksheet title bar displays the information in the
current cell.  If the current cell is empty, the data editor also is empty.
When you enter data in the current cell, the data value appears in the data
editor and the current cell.

You can type up to 80 characters in each cell, but the cell might not display
all of the characters.  For numeric entries, PM Chart plots a chart based on
only the first 17 digits.

To enter data into the worksheet:

 1. Select the data cell.
 2. Type the data for the cell.

To edit a data cell:

 1. Select the data cell.
 2. Move the mouse pointer to the data editor at the top of the worksheet.  The
    pointer changes to a vertical, text cursor.
 3. Move the cursor to the right of the numbers or letters that you want to
    edit.
 4. Press mouse button 1 to insert the cursor.
 5. Press Backspace to delete the number or letter; then type the new number or
    letter.

Note:   You can edit data in only one cell at a time.

 Related Information:

o Creating a chart
o Selecting a chart type
o Using the tool bar
o Using the worksheet


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 53. Help for PM Chart ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use PM Chart to create symbols, charts, and graphs. Add excitement to your
business presentations.

Related Information:

o Creating a symbol
o Creating a chart
o PM Chart defaults


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 54. Creating a Symbol ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

To create a symbol in PM Chart:

 1. Select a drawing tool (such as a rectangle, a line, or an arc) from the
    Tool Bar.
 2. Move the mouse pointer to where you want the symbol to begin.
 3. Press and hold mouse button 1 while moving the mouse pointer to the desired
    size.
 4. Release mouse button 1.

You also can resize and move a selected symbol after it has been created.

Note:   Avoid creating a symbol with many lower level symbols (such as a line)
        if you can use a higher level symbol (such as a rectangle).  For
        example, do not use four lines to create a rectangle when you can use
        the rectangle tool.

Related Information:

o Creating closed symbols
o Resizing and moving symbols
o Selecting a chart type
o Precise drawing
o Using the tool bar


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 55. PM Chart Defaults ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

You can draw an object using the current color settings, or you can change the
settings before starting to draw.  You also can change the settings after the
object has been created (do this by selecting the object first).

You can select symbols to move, resize, duplicate, rotate, or fill.  You can
fill closed symbols (such as rectangles and circles) with colors or patterns.

When you select a color or pattern, the new choice becomes the default.  It
remains the default until you select another or end PM Chart.

Related Information:

o Creating a chart
o Resizing and moving symbols
o Using the tool bar
o Using the worksheet


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 56. Creating a Chart ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Use the worksheet data and charting functions to create a graphical
representation of the data.

All chart types are created from selected data in the worksheet.

To create a chart:

 1. Select the data in the worksheet that you want to use for the chart by
    pressing and holding mouse button 1.
 2. Select a chart type from the tool bar.

After you select a chart type, select:

o New to create the chart in the selected format.
o Overlay to combine charts. Another menu appears and you can cause charts to
  share the same scale.  This choice is available only when a chart is
  selected.
o Replace to delete the selected chart and replace it with a new one.  If no
  chart is selected, this choice is not available.
o Cancel to close the current menu with no action taken and return you to the
  drawing area.

Legend adds a legend that describes the data on the chart.  PM Chart uses the
first row of selected data in the worksheet to create Series labels for a
chart.

Auto Paste bypasses the clipboard and automatically places the chart in the
center of the displayed drawing area.

The following choices are optional.

o 3D: causes the chart to be represented in three-dimensional form.
o Legend: adds a legend to the chart.
o New: the chart appears in the center of the drawing area.

Note:   To clear the worksheet window, save the data file or close the
        worksheet window.

Related Information:

o Selecting a chart type
o Resizing and moving symbols
o Using the worksheet


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 57. Selecting a Chart Type ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

Chart displays a graphical representation of the data created in the worksheet.

For a detailed explanation of each type of chart, select from the list below:

o Creating a chart
o Area chart
o Bar chart
o Column chart
o Line chart
o Pie chart
o Exploded pie chart
o Table chart


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 58. Keys Help for PM Chart ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

PM Chart supports several function keys for those who do not wish to use the
mouse.

Alt+Bksp
          Undo
Ctrl+A
          Arc Tool
Ctrl+B
          Block Select
Ctrl+C
          Crosshairs
Ctrl+E
          Ellipse Tool
Ctrl+F
          Freehand Tool
Ctrl+Ins
          Copy
Ctrl+L
          Line Tool
Ctrl+O
          Rounded Rectangle Tool
Ctrl+P
          Line Tool
Ctrl+R
          Rectangle Tool
Ctrl+S
          Save
Ctrl+T
          Text Tool
Ctrl+U
          Curve Tool
Ctrl+V
          Previous View
Ctrl+W
          Worksheet
Ctrl+X
          Remove
Ctrl+Z
          Zoom
Del
          Clear
Shift+A
          Align
Shift+Del
          Cut
Shift+Drag
          Duplicate
Shift+F2
          Select all but currently selected symbols
Shift+F4
          Print Current Page
Shift+F5
          Ungroup
Shift+F6
          Unsmooth
Shift+F7
          Vertical Flip
Shift+F9
          Move to Front
Shift+Ins
          Paste
F1
          General Help
F2
          Select All
F3
          Redraw
F4
          Print Selected View
F5
          Group
F6
          Smooth
F7
          Flip Horizontally
F8
          Rotate
F9
          Move to Back
F10
          Colors/Style
F12
          Symbol Name

For more information about keys, select Key assignments below.

Related Information:

Key assignments


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 59. Resizing and Moving Symbols ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

You can resize and move selected symbols (at the same time) by following these
steps:

 1. Select a symbol.
 2. Move the mouse pointer to a corner of the outlined area you want to resize.
 3. Press and hold mouse button 1 while resizing the symbol to the new size.

    Note:   While resizing the selected symbol, PM Chart enables you to move
            the symbol to another area.


 4. To move the selected symbol, press and hold mouse button 2; then move the
    symbol to the new area.

When you have finished resizing and moving the symbol, release the mouse
buttons.

Related Information:

Precise drawing


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 60. Using the Tool Bar ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

The tool bar is along the left side of the window.  It has 7 selections, which
include (from top to bottom):

o Use the select arrow
o Use a worksheet
o View a symbol
o Draw a symbol
o Create a chart
o Type text
o Change colors and style

To use one of the tools from the tool bar:

 1. Move the mouse pointer over the icon (small picture) that represents the
    tool you need.  For example, if you need to draw a symbol, move the mouse
    pointer over the fourth icon from the top.

    Note:   The small "select arrow" is the first icon on the tool bar.


 2. Press mouse button 1.  If the tool has other selections, another tool bar
    appears to the right of the selection.  Select the tool you need by
    pressing mouse button 1.

If you need additional help with using a tool, select help for the specific
tool by pressing F1 or by selecting a help push button if one is available.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ 61. Selecting a Gradient Fill ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

To select a gradient fill:

 1. Select a symbol.
 2. Select Colors/Style, then the Fill and Set push buttons.
 3. Select Color, then Gradient.
 4. Select the Start push button, then select a color to start.  The symbol
    will be colored with a gradual blending of the starting and ending colors.
 5. Select OK.
 6. Select the End push button, then select a color to end.
 7. Select OK.  The changes can be seen in the selected symbol.
Related Information:

Explanation of gradient


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A collection of named symbols available for use with PM Chart drawings.


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A symbol that shows that a choice is currently active.


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An area of computer memory, or storage, that temporarily holds data.  Data in
the clipboard is available to other programs.


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You can paste anything into the current drawing from the clipboard - skip the
step that refers to File.  You can then paste the clipboard item into the
current drawing.


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You can paste anything into the current worksheet from the clipboard - skip the
step that refers to File.  You can then paste the clipboard item into the
current worksheet.


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Micrografx is a trademark of Micrografx Incorporated.


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Microsoft is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.


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Lotus is a trademark of Lotus Development Corporation.


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Excel is a trademark of Microsoft Corporation.


ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ <hidden>  ΓòÉΓòÉΓòÉ

A graphic object created with PM Chart.

When you create a drawing with many symbols, each symbol can be thought of as
overlaying each other. You can move each of them independently.


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The tool bar is along the left side of the window.  It contains 7 selections,
which include (from top to bottom):

o Use the select arrow
o Use a worksheet
o View a symbol
o Draw a symbol
o Create a chart
o Type text
o Change colors and style