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XTC/3 Editor Operating Manual

Chapter 2

Setup

2.1 Introduction

When the XTC/3 Editor is first installed on a system, there are a few things that
need to be set to customize it to the particular hardware configuration. In addition,
several aspects of how the program looks and acts can be customized to individual
preferences. This chapter discusses how to customize your system to the needs of
your location.

2.1.1 Initial Setup

The first time the XTC/3 Editor is run, the following steps should be taken to
set up the system:

1

Set up the communications ports (see

section 2.2

below).

2

Configure each controller (see

section 2.3 on page 2-11

).

3

Configure user preferences (see

section 2.4 on page 2-14

).

2.2 Communications Setup

The communications interface is set up via the System Properties Pages, which
are accessed via Tools >> System Properties, or from the System >> System
Properties
menu on the System Setup Screen, or by double-clicking on the
System Icon on the System Setup Screen (see

Figure 2-1

).

Figure 2-1 Accessing System Properties and Communications Settings

The first time the XTC/3 Editor is run it starts on the System Setup Screen and
prompts for a communications port (Com Port) to be configured. See

Figure 2-2

.

From this dialog, select and add the Com Port to be used for communications with
the XTC/3 Thin Film Controllers.