The workstation mouse can be used to perform most functions within the CDE environment. The mouse has three buttons, as indicated in Figure 3.6. This is standard mouse configuration; however, the buttons can be configured differently if desired. This document assumes standard mouse configuration.
Figure 3.6 - Workstation Mouse Buttons
Mouse actions are accomplished by moving it so that the
corresponding screen indicator points to an object or menu. One of the mouse keys must then be clicked or double-clicked to perform specific actions. In general, the Select button is used for choosing objects and menu options, the Adjust button is used for moving or “dragging” items from one place to another, and the Menu button is used for accessing the Workspace Menu and other types of menus related to specific objects.
MENU ADJUST
SELECT Selects objects and items.
Displays an Action menu for the current window or object. Enables Drag and Drop.
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The mouse cursor may appear differently depending on the actions being performed, as indicated in Table 3.1.
Keyboard
In addition to the standard alphanumeric character keys, the keyboard contains special function keys. These keys provide shortcuts for commands that can otherwise be entered using the mouse.
Table 3.1 - Cursors
Pointer Functions
Appears when selecting menu options and moving around CDE
Appears in certain windows, such as on-line manuals and help
Appears in text boxes. It flashes when the text box is selected, indicating text can be entered. The mouse pointer must be in the text box to enter text. Appears when resizing windows.
The mouse must be in a window to enter commands or text within the window. The cursor can appear as a box, triangle, or bar, and will appear darker when the mouse is in the selected window.
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The Workspace Menu is accessed using the adjust key when the pointer is in the desktop, as shown in Figure 3.7.
Figure 3.7 - Workspace Menu
The CDE background, the part of the screen that displays the windows, is called the workspace. The workspace can be
configured different ways to meet the needs of different users. If the right mouse button is clicked while the pointer is anywhere on the workspace (not in a window), the Workspace Menu appears. This menu lists frequently used programs. Programs from the menu can be selected instead of entering a command to start. Your System Administrator will set up your workspace so you can access the SpIstation from the Workspace Menu.
Windows
All functions of the software are controlled in the windows. Information can be entered in fields within windows with the keyboard or mouse. Multiple windows can be open on the desktop, with different functions occurring in each of them. Windows can overlap or cover other windows. The window in front or on top of other windows is the active window. Only in active windows can objects be manipulated or information entered.
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Window Pull-down Menus
Below the title bar are the names of the window pull-down menus. The Window pull-down menu is for opening and closing new terminal windows, the Edit pull-down menu is for copying and pasting window text, and the Options pull-down menu provides options for changing window characteristics, such as the size and font. The Help pull-down menu accesses online help for working within a terminal window.
Moving Windows on the Screen
All windows have a Header Bar at the top and are surrounded by a frame. Windows can be moved by clicking on the window Header Bar and “dragging” the window to another location on the desktop. Windows can be brought to the front of other windows or placed behind other windows by using the Front or Back keys on the keyboard.
The Window Menu
Commands for controlling windows are shown in the Window Menu. To open the Window Menu, move the pointer to the small rectangular button in the upper left hand corner of the window and click the left mouse button.
Minimizing Windows
Minimize windows to organize cluttered screens. To minimize a window, choose Minimize from the Window Menu.
Resizing Windows
To change the size of a window, move the pointer to one of the window’s four resize corners. Drag the corner out or in to enlarge or reduce the window’s size. To expand a window to its full size, choose Maximize from the Window Menu. Selecting Restore from the Window Menu returns the window to its original size.
Restore Alt+F5 Move Alt+F5 Size Alt+F8 Minimize Alt+F9 Maximize Alt+F10 Lower Alt+F3 Occupy Workspace... Occupy All Workspaces Unoccupy Workspace Close Alt+F4 Toggle Menu Bar
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If a window’s contents cannot be completely displayed in the window, scroll bars appear. Drag the vertical or horizontal scroll bar to display additional information in the window.
Fields
A field is a labeled rectangle in a window where information is entered to perform the functions controlled by that window. To enter text in a field, move the pointer to the field and click the left mouse button. The “I-beam” text cursor appears so that changes or additions can be made.