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PLANET GSW-1200S

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3.2 Getting Started

3.2.1 General Guidelines

GSW-1200S allows users to configure the machine via
menu-driven screens. To work within the menu, please follow the
guidelines shown in Table 3-1.

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Description

OBJECTS

Objects are strings of characters on the screen. Each
object represents a distinct function. There are a few
kinds of objects.

INFO OBJECTS

They only display information or messages and cannot
be changed. The cursor never stops at them either.

COMMANDS

OBJECTS

They provide function trigger or menu navigation.
When highlighted, an "Enter" key triggers the object
and the function or navigation is performed.

LIST OBJECTS

They provide a list of predefined values for the
selection. The "Space" key starts the selection process
and "Enter" key confirms the selection. The Ctrl-X key
cancels the process and reverts the original value

VALUE OBJECTS The user can change them. The "Enter" key starts the

edit process. The user can then input the desired
value. If the change value is not a desire one, press the
"Ctrl-X" to cancel the edit process.

CURRENT
OBJECTS

There are many distinct objects on the command
screen. The one that is currently being accessed is
highlighted.

The Status line is at the second line to the bottom. It is
highlighted. The left area of the line shows the
description of the current object. The right area shows
the type of the object. There are 3 possible types:

READ/SELECT The object is a List object

READ/WRITE The object is a Value object

Status Line

Nothing

The object is either a selector to the
next menu level or a direct command.

ARROWS KEY

Provides navigation functions.

“I”, “J”, “K” and “M” keys

and also be used to navigate.

TAB KEY

The Tab key is used to access the next object. Some
terminal or terminal emulation program might not be
able to provide Arrow keys correctly, such as some