Dialog windows

The so called dialog windows (dialogs) are used for communication with the user. According to the operation method, the dialogs can be divided into the two groups modal and non-modal

Modal dialog windows

Modal windows are the windows which, after being displayed, block the entry into all other parts of the program - the user can't continue their work unless they are closed. This type of window is used with all program configurations, error messages, or when another user's entry is required before the next action. You can switch between the individual items of the modal windows using the keys <Tab> and <Shift-Tab>, and in the case of editorial windows using the keys <Up-arrow> and <Down-arrow>.

Non-modal dialog windows

Unlike the modal windows the non-modal windows do not block other parts of the program, so they can be open as long as you want allowing you to work at the same time in another part of the pro-gram. These windows are always displayed on top and cover the data windows. The non-modal windows are used for all the calculation jobs, for coordinate entry, and in other places within the program. You can switch between the individual items in the same way as in the modal windows and, in case of editorial windows, using the <Enter>.

Input lines with formulas

All the entered data is filled in the entry editing windows, using the standard key shortcuts as usual in MS Windows (copy, paste, delete). In addition, you can use mathematic functions while entering the data (addition, subtraction, multiplying, division, parentheses, etc.)

For example, you can enter in the input line for the distance 128.56+1.411 or (56.378+195.339)*0.999985

Increasing / decreasing the point number

If you are in the input box for entering the point number, the entered value can be increased or decreased by the number one using the key <+> or <-> on the numeric keyboard.

If the identifier entered in the entry window is alphanumeric (contains text or combination of text and numbers), the program will find the first number or digit and increase/decrease it. Should the identifier be text only, the program will add the number at the end.

Data files selection

Some dialog windows contain the input lines for selection of data files for the next operations (e.g. selecting, bulk changes, re-numbering, etc.). When opening this dialog window, usually is as the data file chosen the currently active file (if it is a file of suitable type). To change the data file you can choose one of the following methods:

  • Drag any arbitrary item of the data file you want to choose to the the input line.

  • Press the button with three dots on the right from the input line with the file name, and the program will offer you a list of all the open files of the appropriate type. Also, in the displayed dialog window you can, by pressing the button (New) open a new unnamed file of the appropriate type.