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VSI OpenVMS Using DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Document Number: DO-DUSEDW-01A Publication Date: October 2019 Revision Update Information: This is a new manual. Operating System and Version: VSI OpenVMS Integrity Version 8.4-1H1 VSI OpenVMS Alpha Version 8.4-2L1 Software Version: DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Version 1.7F VMS Software, Inc., (VSI) Bolton, Massachusetts, USA Using DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS: Copyright © 2019 VMS Software, Inc., (VSI), Bolton Massachusetts, USA Legal Notice Confidential computer software. Valid license from VSI required for possession, use or copying. Consistent with FAR 12.211 and 12.212, Commercial Computer Software, Computer Software Documentation, and Technical Data for Commercial Items are licensed to the U.S. Government under vendor's standard commercial license. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. The only warranties for VSI products and services are set forth in the express warranty statements accompanying such products and services. Nothing herein should be construed as constituting an additional warranty. VSI shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein. HPE, HPE Integrity, HPE Alpha, and HPE Proliant are trademarks or registered trademarks of Hewlett Packard Enterprise. The VSI OpenVMS documentation set is available on DVD. ii Using DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Preface .................................................................................................................................... ix 1. About VSI ..................................................................................................................... ix 2. Intended Audience ......................................................................................................... ix 3. Document Structure ....................................................................................................... ix 4. How to Use This Book .................................................................................................. ix 5. VSI Encourages Your Comments .................................................................................... ix 6. Conventions .................................................................................................................... x Part I. Part I Getting Started with DECwindows Chapter 1. Introduction ........................................................................................................ 3 1.1. What Are Windows? .................................................................................................... 3 1.2. Interacting with DECwindows ...................................................................................... 3 1.3. DECwindows Components ........................................................................................... 4 1.4. Parts of a Window ....................................................................................................... 5 1.5. Applications Overview ................................................................................................. 6 1.6. Deciding Where to Begin ............................................................................................. 7 Chapter 2. Opening and Closing DECwindows ................................................................. 9 2.1. Starting a Session ......................................................................................................... 9 2.2. Starting the Online Tutorial ........................................................................................ 10 2.3. Pausing a Session ....................................................................................................... 10 2.4. Ending a Session ........................................................................................................ 11 Chapter 3. Interacting with DECwindows ........................................................................ 13 3.1. Using a Mouse ........................................................................................................... 13 3.1.1. Mouse Techniques ........................................................................................... 14 3.2. Working with Menus .................................................................................................. 15 3.2.1. Selecting Menus .............................................................................................. 15 3.2.2. Choosing Items from Pull-Down Menus ........................................................... 16 3.2.3. Choosing Items from Pop-Up Menus ................................................................ 16 3.2.4. Choosing Items from Options Menus ................................................................ 17 3.2.5. Choosing Items from Submenus ....................................................................... 18 3.3. Managing Windows .................................................................................................... 18 3.3.1. Making Windows Active ................................................................................. 18 3.3.2. Moving Windows ............................................................................................ 19 3.3.3. Sizing Windows .............................................................................................. 20 3.3.4. Minimizing Windows ....................................................................................... 21 3.3.5. Restoring Icons to Windows ............................................................................ 22 3.3.6. Maximizing Windows ...................................................................................... 23 3.3.7. Restoring Maximized Windows ........................................................................ 23 3.3.8. Storing Icons in an Icon Box ........................................................................... 23 3.3.9. Additional Ways to Manage Windows .............................................................. 23 3.3.10. Arranging Windows ....................................................................................... 24 3.3.11. Customizing Your Windows ........................................................................... 25 3.4. Working with Dialog Boxes ........................................................................................ 25 3.4.1. Supplying Information in Dialog Boxes ............................................................ 26 3.4.2. Moving and Changing Settings in a Dialog Box ................................................ 26 3.4.3. Saving Your Settings ....................................................................................... 27 3.4.4. Making Selections from List Boxes .................................................................. 27 3.4.5. Using File Selection Boxes .............................................................................. 27 3.5. Scrolling .................................................................................................................... 27 iii Using DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Chapter 4. Performing Common Tasks ............................................................................ 29 4.1. Getting Help .............................................................................................................. 29 4.1.1. Invoking Help ................................................................................................. 29 4.1.2. Exiting Help .................................................................................................... 30 4.2. Editing Text ............................................................................................................... 30 4.2.1. Selecting Text .................................................................................................. 31 4.2.2. Copying Text ................................................................................................... 31 4.2.3. Moving Text Between Windows ....................................................................... 32 4.2.4. Deleting Text with Pending Delete ................................................................... 32 4.2.5. Text Editing Key Definitions ............................................................................ 33 4.3. Printing Files ............................................................................................................. 33 4.3.1. Printing Files from Applications ....................................................................... 33 4.3.2. Using Advanced Print Settings ......................................................................... 35 4.4. Mixing Colors ............................................................................................................ 35 4.4.1. Color Models .................................................................................................. 35 4.4.1.1. Picker ................................................................................................... 36 4.4.1.2. Hue, Lightness, Saturation (HLS) .......................................................... 37 4.4.1.3. Red, Green, Blue Color Model .............................................................. 38 4.4.1.4. Browser ................................................................................................ 39 4.4.1.5. Greyscale .............................................................................................. 40 4.4.2. Scratch Pad ....................................................................................................