文档介绍：PADS Layout Concepts Guide
2004 SPac1
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Preface
PADS Layout Product Documentation
This information is part of the product documentation for PADS Layout 2004 SPac1. This book, PADS
Layout Concepts Guide, describes the features of PADS Layout, those that help plete the
entire design layout process. This book contains process and conceptual information that
compliments the content of the help system. It does not replace the help system.
Also see: Refer to PADS Layout Help for more information about PADS Layout.
Documentation Conventions
The following is a list of documentation conventions to help you use the PADS Layout software
and documentation.
Typographical Guidelines
Text Type Description
Bold Indicates characters that you must type exactly as they appear, menu and button
commands, and dialog box options.
Italic Indicates messages from PADS Layout, variables that you must specify, new
terms, and book titles.
Courier Indicates output from PADS Layout or the contents of a file.
Mouse and Keyboard Actions
Action Description
Click To pick a mand, icon, dialog box option, button, or tab to carry out
an action. Position the pointer on the menu item or dialog box item and click
the left mouse button.
Double-click To position the pointer on an item and rapidly press and release the left mouse
button twice.
Right-click To position the pointer on an item and click the right mouse button.
Drag To locate a design or text object, or to specify a zoom area. Position the pointer
at the starting point or on the object, click and hold the left mouse button while
you move the cursor. To end the action, release the mouse button.
Enter To type characters and press Enter.
Press To press keys on the keyboard or, if specifically stated, keys on the keypad.
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