System Menu

System Menu
	Chapter 1. Introduction

Figure 1.6. System Menu

The System Menu enables you to work in different modules of the system simultaneously. The corresponding module button on the toolbar may be pressed to switch to that module.

System → Customize Toolbars

Figure 1.7. Customize Toolbars form, Command tab

System Toolbars can be fully moved and customized. This allows you to select and design the workspace, as you desire. The Customize Toolbars option is unique to each toolbar. by clicking on Add or Remove Buttons option on the toolbar you can view the list of existing buttons and whether they are visible or not. Place a check mark next to toolbars you wish to use.

	Note
	The toolbars themselves can be modified at all times. To change their position or shape within the module, simply drag or resize them according to your needs. Moving and resizing the toolbars does not require the use of the Customize Toolbar command. This command is only needed when you wish to modify the actual buttons on the toolbars.

System → System Options

Select Options from the System menu to change the system defaults and parameters, and also to define the measuring method for your job. The Options parameters are set in the System Options dialog box.

Figure 1.9. System Options form

System Directory	Defines the location of all the system files. This includes the executable files, DLL's, libraries, help files, and utility files. To change this directory, use the button on the right and point to a new directory.
Mail Directory	Defines the location of all the temporary files, including the private clipboard files, backup files and temporary files. To change this directory, use the button on the right and point to a new directory.
Posts Directory	Defines the location of all the machine drivers. This includes the provided post-processors. To change this directory, use the button on the right and point to a new directory.
Fonts Directory	Defines the location of all the fonts provided with the system. The system will automatically detect the Microsoft Windows™-provided True-Type fonts or any other True-Type font properly installed in Windows™. To change this directory, use the button on the right and point to a new directory.
Screen Color	Select the preferred background color.
Units	Set the work-mode units (mm or inch).
Language	Select the language of the system.
Chain Tolerance	Define the system wide size for chaining. This value defines the smallest gap to be automatically closed by the system.
Theme	Define the Theme the system will use for display appearance.


Automatic Recovery		Help Menu