Help Contents
   WinFlow Help Contents

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Topics

Displays a list of topics that provide more information on accomplishing various tasks using WinFlow.

Dialogs

Displays a list of WinFlow dialog boxes. Use this list to access explanations for various options available in a given dialog box.

Palettes

Displays a list of WinFlow palettes. Use this list to access explanations for various options available in a given palette.

Menus

Displays a list of WinFlow menus. Use this list to access explanations for items available in a given menu.

Buttons

Displays a list of WinFlow buttons. Use this list to determine the function of a given button.

Pointers

Displays a list of WinFlow pointers. Use this list determine the function and significance of a given pointer.

Shortcuts

Displays a list of WinFlow shortcuts. Use this list to access shortcuts that facilitate flowchart design and development using WinFlow.

Index

Displays an index of items described within the WinFlow help system.


Help Topics
   WinFlow Help Topics

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Basics

Describes the basic file creation and management tasks that can be performed using WinFlow.

Layout and Display Format

Describes the various layout and display formatting tasks that can be performed for flowcharts created with WinFlow.

Design and Development

Describes the basic processes involved in the design and development of flowcharts within the WinFlow environment.

Output and Exchange

Describes the various output and exchange options available within the WinFlow environment.


Dialog Boxes
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

To display help information for a specific dialog box, click the name in the table below.


Palettes
  WinFlow Palettes

Three floating palettes in WinFlow provide most of the controls needed to modify object attributes such as color, font, line width, and line styles. In addition, each palette includes two buttons to copy and apply attributes from existing objects. A drop-down list for setting and resetting default attributes is also included.

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Line Attributes Palette

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbols Palette

Text Attributes Palette


Menus
  WinFlow Menus

WinFlow provides standard functionality with eight menu items in a menubar across the top. In addition, the Symbol Editor environment displays its own two-item menu bar.

To display help information for a specific menu, click the menu in the illustrations below.

WinFlow Menus

Symbol Editor Menus


Browse Mode Button

Click this button to display the chart in the Browse mode.


Text Mode Button

Click this button to display the chart in the Text mode.


Bold Button

Click this button to enter bold text or to make the selected text bold.


Italic Button

Click this button to enter italicized text or to italicize the selected text.


Underline Button

Click this button to enter underlined text or to underline the selected text.


Increase Size Button

Click this button to enter text using a larger font size or to increase the font size of the selected text.


Decrease Size Button

Click this button to enter text using a smaller font size or to decrease the font size of the selected text.


Left Align Button

Click this button to enter text aligned to the left or to left-align the selected text.


Horiz Center Button
Horizontal Center Button

Click this button to enter text aligned to the horizontal center or to center the selected text.


Right Align Button

Click this button to enter text aligned to the right or to right-align the selected text.


Top Align Button

Click this button to enter text aligned to the top of the given area or to top-align the selected text.


Vert Center Button
Vertical Center Button

Click this button to enter text centered within the given area or to vertically center the selected text.


Bottom Align Button

Click this button to enter text aligned to the bottom of the given area or to bottom-align the selected text.


Chart Link Button

Click this button to create or display a subchart that is linked to the selected symbol.


Comment Link Button

Click this button to create or display a text comment that is linked to the selected symbol.


Applic Link Button
Application Link Button

Click this button to link an application or document to the selected symbol, or to launch any linked application or document.


Plugin Link Button
Plug-In Link Button

Click this button to link a plug-in to the selected symbol, or to activate any linked plug-in.


Rotate Button

Click this button to rotate the selected symbol counter-clockwise in 90-degree increments.


Horiz Flip Button
Horizontal Flip Button

Click this button to flip the selected symbol horizontally.


Vert Flip Button
Vertical Flip Button

Click this button to flip the selected symbol vertically.


Fit to Text Button

Click this button to resize the selected symbol to fully display its text.


Shadow Button

Click this button to add a shadow to the selected symbol.


Align Button

Click this button to align the selected symbols using the criteria last specified in the Align dialog box.


Right Angle Button

Click this button to make the segments of a selected line conform to right-angles where applicable.


Curved Line Button

Click this button to convert a selected multi-segment line into a smooth curve.


Snap to Grid Button

Click this button to make the selected objects snap to the grid.


Fill Color Button

Click this button and use the displayed palette to specify a fill color for the selected symbol or symbols. If no symbol is selected, the specified color is used for the entire chart.


Line Color Button

Click this button and use the displayed palette to specify a line color for the selected objects.


Line Width Button

Click this button and use the displayed options to specify a line width for the selected objects.


Buttons
  WinFlow Buttons

The WinFlow toolbar is made up of 29 buttons that simplify access to common operations. A button is active only when the action or operation it facilitates can be performed.

To display help information for a specific button, click the button in the illustration below.


Arrow Pointer

This is a generic pointer that is used in palettes, Toolbar, and menus.


Open Hand Pointer
Open Hand

Use this pointer for scrolling in the Browse Mode.


Pointing Hand

Use this pointer for selecting link icons and opening links from the icon.


Select Symbol

Use this pointer for selecting symbols, freestanding text blocks, graphics, and stamps.


Select Line

Use this pointer for selecting freestanding and connected lines.


Move Handle

Use this pointer for reshaping and reattaching lines, and for reshaping symbols.


Move Object

Use this pointer for moving symbols, lines, text blocks, stamps, and graphics.


Crossbeam

Use this pointer for placing text insertion point; selecting text and beginning line drawing.


Crosshair

Use this pointer for drawing lines.


Select Number

Use this pointer for selecting a symbol number for individual formatting.


Add Point

Use this pointer for adding points to create multi-seqmented lines.


Remove Point

Use this pointer for removing points from multi-segmented lines.


Pointers
  WinFlow Pointers

WinFlow displays 12 pointers to assist in identifying possible actions at a given pointer location. When it is moved across objects in a chart, the pointer changes to reflect the possible operations at a given time or in a particular location.

To display help information for a specific pointer, click the pointer in the illustration below.


Shortcuts
  WinFlow Shortcuts

In addition to the standard Windows shortcuts for menu items and dialog box buttons, WinFlow provides a number of keyboard equivalents to facilitate the process of creating and formatting flowcharts.

Ctrl-double-click Winflow Program Item

To ignore existing preferences when launching WinFlow

double-click the flowchart

To add symbol selected in symbols palette to flowchart

Ctrl-click the flowchart

To add freestanding text in flowchart

Ctrl-click the flowchart and drag a line

To create a freestanding line in flowchart

press up/down arrow keys

To select a symbol type or flip pages in symbols palette

Alt-click new type in symbols palette

To change symbol type when a symbol is selected

Alt+Shift-click new type in symbol palette

To change selected symbol's type and resize to new type's default size

Alt-click

To force selection of symbol or text block anywhere in flowchart

press Tab

To select first symbol in flowchart (by order of creation) when nothing is selected

press Tab

To select next symbol in flowchart (by order of creation) when a symbol is selected

Shift+Tab

To select previous symbol in flowchart (by order of creation) when a symbol is selected

press Enter

To display link selection palette for selected symbol

press Tab

To select link type in selection palette

press Enter

To create/open link from link selection palette

Alt+double-click link icon

To access Configure dialog box for plug-in module

Shift-click or Shift-drag

To extend selection of objects or text

Shift-click or Shift-drag

To remove one object from selection

press arrow keys

To move selected objects by grid increments when grid is on

press arrow keys

To move selected objects by pixels when grid is off

Alt+arrow keys

To multiply movement by 8 when using arrow keys

Shift-drag

To constrain objects to either horizontal or vertical movement

Ctrl-drag

To disable grid temporarily

Shift-drag selection handle

To proportionally resize object

Alt-drag selection handle

To override symmetric resize

press Shift

To constrain angles to 90-degrees when drawing line

Ctrl-click line

To add a line point or line segment

Ctrl-click line point

To delete a line point or line segment

Alt-click Increase Size Toolbar button

To constrain text size increase to 1 point

Alt-click Decrease Size Toolbar button

To constrain text size decrease to 1 point

press Ctrl+period

To cancel outline rebuild

Alt -click left-pointing triangle on closed branch

To expand all levels of the outline hierarchy

Alt-click down-pointing triangle on open branch

To collapse all levels of the outline hierarchy

Shift-click symbols

To extend selection of symbol in Symbol Editor palette

press Alt+arrow keys to move manual connection point

To constrain movement of selected manual connection point to 0.1% within Modify dialog box in Symbol Editor


Basics
  WinFlow Basics

The basics of WinFlow include file creation, manipulation, and management: tasks such as creating, opening, modifying, and closing charts.

WinFlow adheres to the standard Windows file manipulation conventions. In addition, it provides standardized keyboard shortcut support for most computing tasks.

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Closing a Chart

Creating a Chart

Displaying a MacFlow Chart

Displaying Open Windows

Exiting WinFlow

Opening a Chart

Saving a Chart


Layout and Format
  WinFlow Layout and Display Format

Layout and display format involves specifying the chart size and appearance, and controlling the window, palette, and toolbar display.

The WinFlow layout and format options may be used to customize the flowchart design and development environment itself. In addition, it may be used to provide a common format for all charts eventually created.

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Background & Repeating Elements

Chart Size & Title

Grid, Ruler, & Color

Palette, Toolbar & View Options

Window Displays


Design and Development
  WinFlow Design and Development

Intelligent symbol technology, automatic line connectivity, and nested structures combine to provide an unparalleled flowchart design and development environment within WinFlow. In addition, WinFlow offers an intuitive interface that facilitates and even automates the creation of charts.

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Stamps and Graphics

Using Lines

Using Links

Using Modes

Using Symbol Libraries

Using Symbols

Using Text


Output and Exchange
  WinFlow Output and Exchange

Output and exchange options enable the sharing of information with a wide variety of users and applications. Output options encompass printing a chart using any supported printer. Exchange options encompass creating stand-alone files and text files.

In addition to its shared binary format with MacFlow, its Macintosh version, WinFlow offers the ability to add flowcharts to other documents created using desktop publishing, word-processing, or drawing applications.

Currently, any application with the ability to read a text file or to copy and paste information to the Clipboard may be used to exchange information with WinFlow. WinFlow's ability to exchange information is easily extensible with the use of input and output filters. The modular nature of WinFlow's exchange filters provides the framework for the future exchange of information with virtually any application.

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Printing a Chart

Printing an Outline

Stand-alone Charts

Stationery Files

Symbol Libraries

Text Files


Create Chart
  WinFlow Basics

Creating a Chart

Choose New from the File menu or press Ctrl+N to display a new one-page chart.

To copy the symbols palette and preference settings of any existing chart, open the chart and then choose New from the File menu. When another chart is open, the new chart opens as a one-page chart with the symbols palette and preference settings of the active chart.

To use the default preference settings, close any open charts before choosing New from the File menu. When no other chart is open, the new chart opens with the standard symbols palette and preference settings.

See Also:

Open Dialog Box

Stand-Alone Chart

Stationery Files

Symbol Libraries


Open Chart
  WinFlow Basics

Opening a Chart

To open an existing file from the File Manager, use any one of the following methods

•	Double-click the WinFlow data file icon or name in the directory window.

•	Highlight the WinFlow data file icon in the directory window and either choose Open... from the File Manager's File menu or press Enter.

•	Drag and drop the WinFlow data file icon on the WinFlow program file icon.

To open an existing file from within the Program Manager, double-click the WinFlow program icon to launch the application, choose Open... from the File menu or press Ctrl+O, and select the file using the Open dialog box that appears.

To open an existing file from the File or Program Manager, choose Run from the File menu and add the name of the data file in the Command Line field of the Run dialog box. Include the path if the date file is not in the same directory as the program file.

Flowcharts (.wfl and .wst), standalone charts (.exe), symbol libraries (.flb), and text files (.txt) are the currently available document formats that can be opened using the options available in the Open dialog box. The list of document formats that can be opened using WinFlow is extensible through the use of import filters.

In addition, the names of the last four flowcharts saved are listed at the bottom of the File menu to provide a shortcut for opening them.

See Also:

Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Shortcuts

Symbols Palette


MacFlow Chart
  WinFlow Basics

Displaying a MacFlow Chart

Add the extension ".wfl" to the filename before attempting to display a MacFlow file using WinFlow. Macintosh filenames longer than eight characters are automatically truncated to use the first seven characters, and an exclamation (!) is added before the name.

To display an existing MacFlow file using WinFlow, simply open the file from within the WinFlow application.

ONLY flowcharts created or saved using MacFlow 4.0 or greater can be displayed using WinFlow. Flowcharts created using earlier versions of MacFlow need to be saved using MacFlow 4.0 before they can be displayed using WinFlow.

See Also:

Open Dialog Box

Opening a Chart


Open Windows
  WinFlow Basics

Displaying Open Windows

Use the Window menu to view the names of files that are currently open. Click a file name in the Window menu or press the key for the underlined number preceding the file name to display the open window for the file.

See Also:

Opening a Chart

Window Displays


Close Chart
  WinFlow Basics

Closing a Chart

Choose Close from the File menu or press Ctrl+W to close a file. If changes made to the file weren't saved, a message seeks a clarification to determine whether the changes should be saved before closing the file.

Click Yes to save the changes to the file using the Save As dialog box. Click No to close the file without saving any changes. Click Cancel to return to the open file.

A document can be saved in a variety of standard and custom formats. Currently, WinFlow offers the functionality to save using the flowcharts (.wfl), stationery files (.wst), standalone charts (.exe), symbol libraries (.flb), or text files (.txt) document format. The available document formats are displayed in the Save As dialog box.

See Also:

Saving a Chart


Save Chart
  WinFlow Basics

Saving a Chart

To save a chart, choose Save from the File menu or press Ctrl+S.

To save a copy of the chart, choose Save As... from the File menu or press ALT+F, A.

If the file hasn't been saved before, or if Save As... is chosen, use the Save As dialog box that appears to name and save the chart.

A document can be saved in a variety of standard and custom formats. Currently, WinFlow offers the functionality to save a document using the flowcharts (.wfl), stationery files (.wst), standalone charts (.exe), symbol libraries (.flb), or text files (.txt) document format. The list of document formats that can be saved to using WinFlow is extensible throught the use of export filters. The available document formats are displayed in the Save As dialog box.

See Also:

Creating a Chart


Exit Flow
  WinFlow Basics

Exit WinFlow

Choose Exit from the File menu or press CTRL+E to exit the WinFlow application. Alternatively, press ALT+F4, double-click the application window Control-menu box, or open it and choose Close.

If changes were made to any open charts, or if any charts weren't saved, a message seeks a clarification to determine whether the changes should be saved before exiting the application.

Click Yes to save the changes. Click No to exit the application without saving any changes. Click Cancel to return to any open file.

A document can be saved using the flowcharts (.wfl), stationery files (.wst), standalone charts (.exe), symbol libraries (.flb), or text files (.txt) document format. The available document formats are displayed in the Save As dialog box.

See Also:

Closing a Chart

Saving a Chart


Size and Title
  WinFlow Layout and Display Format

Chart Size and Title

WinFlow supports a maximum chart size of up to 32 x 32 physical pages per nested level within a chart. That is, each chart can be up to 32 x 32 pages and each subchart within the chart can also be up to 32 x 32 pages. Use the Chart Size dialog box to specify the number of physical pages used for a chart. Use the Print Setup dialog box to specify the actual size of each physical page.

A WinFlow chart can inherit its title from the document or it can use a custom title as defined in the Chart Title dialog box. Likewise, a subchart can inherit its title from the text within the symbol to which it is linked or it can use a custom title as defined in its Chart Title dialog box.

A chart's title and size can be modified at any time.

See Also:

Creating a Chart

Using Links


Window Displays
  WinFlow Layout and Display Format

Window Displays

In addition to the ability to completely customize the environment in terms of the interface items displayed, WinFlow offers the standard tile and cascade functionality for document windows.

All open windows can be arranged using the Tile and Cascade commands from the Window menu. Minimized icons of WinFlow documents can also be organized using the Arrange Icons command from the Window menu.

See Also:

Displaying Open Windows

Palette, Toolbar and View Options

Palettes


View Options
  WinFlow Layout and Display Format

Palette, Toolbar and View Options

WinFlow provides an extremely flexible environment that can be customized as desired. By default, the basic WinFlow environment displays the Symbols palette, a Toolbar, and a menubar. In addition, one or more of the three attribute palettes may be displayed in any desired location.

Palettes

The Symbols palette is displayed to the left of the document window and can be moved to any desired location. Drag the title bar of the Symbols palette to move it. Use its Control-menu box or the Symbols command in the Window menu to hide or display the palette.

Commands in the Window menu can also be used to hide or display the three attribute palettes. Drag the title bar of an attribute palette to move it to the desired location. Use its Control-menu box or the commands in the Window menu to hide a displayed palette.

Toolbar

The Toolbar is displayed at the top within a document window. Individual buttons in the Toolbar are active only when the action they can be used to perform is possible. The Toolbar display can be enlarged using the Enlarge Toolbar command in the Window menu. The entire Toolbar can be hidden using the Hide Toolbar command in the Window menu.

Menubar

WinFlow includes a standard menubar. The WinFlow menubar can be hidden during presentations by switching to the Browse mode and then hiding the menubar with the command available in the Window menu.

Outline View

Use the Outline view to display all the text from symbols in separate paragraphs. The Outline view presents an overview of the chart contents and hierarchy. It may also be used to find symbols, open links, and save or print a text outline of the chart. Choose Show Outline from the Link menu to display the contents of a chart using the Outline view. Choose Hide Outline from the Link menu to return to the chart from an Outline view.

Within an Outline view, the contents of individual subcharts can be displayed or suppressed, as desired. The Outline view is also used to save all the text contained in a flowchart as a text file.

See Also:

Buttons

Line Attributes Palette

Symbol Attributes Palette

Text Attributes Palette

Using Modes

Window Menu


Grids and Rulers
  WinFlow Layout and Display Format

Grid, Rulers and Color

WinFlow uses an 8 x 8-pixel grid that forces objects to automatically snap to the grid as they are placed or moved on a chart. The size of the grid, the unit of measure used by the grid, the grid display, and its activation can be changed at any time. WinFlow can also display a set of rulers across the top and left edges of a chart using one of three display units.

Use the Grid and Rulers dialog box to specify the display and use of the grid and rulers within a WinFlow chart. A grid can be used whether or not it is displayed. When a ruler is displayed, moving an object on the chart displays indicator lines on the rulers to track the position of the object being moved.

The color used for a chart background, comment window backgrounds, and the grid may also be specified within WinFlow. A specified preference may be used either for the current document or for all subsequent documents. To specify the color preferences, choose Preferences from the Edit menu and click the Colors button in the Preference Configuration dialog box that is displayed.

See Also:

Background and Repeating Elements

Buttons


Background Elements
  WinFlow Layout and Display Format

Background and Repeating Elements

Each WinFlow chart is made up of two layers: the normal flowchart layer where objects are added to create the flowchart, and a repeating, single-page background layer where items that need to appear on every page of the chart may be placed.

Items placed on the background are displayed on each page of the flowchart in exactly the same position. In addition, WinFlow includes an option to hide the background layer, as desired. Typically, hiding the contents of the background layer is most useful when editing a complex flowchart.

Choose Edit Background from the Layout menu to display the background layer. To add objects to the background layer, paste them and move them to the desired location. Symbols, lines, stamps, text, and graphics may be added to the background layer. Choose Edit Flowchart from the Layout menu to close the background layer and return to the chart. To hide the items on the background layer, choose Hide Background from the Layout menu.

See Also:

Date Stamp Dialog Box

Page Number Stamp Dialog Box

Stamps and Graphics

Time Stamp Dialog Box

Title Stamp Dialog Box


Using Symbols
  WinFlow Design and Development

Using Symbols

WinFlow uses intelligent symbol technology to apply behavior to symbols, defining the way symbols interact with other symbols; lines, text, and other objects; and within the chart hierarchy.

Adding Symbols

Symbols function as the building blocks of a flowchart, and adding symbols to a chart can be accomplished in one of several ways:

•	Double-click a spot on the chart to place a copy of the selected symbol.

•	Drag a symbol from the palette to place a copy in the desired location.

•	Use the Duplicate command to create an exact copy of one or more selected symbols.

•	Use the Paste command to add an exact copy of the symbol on the Clipboard.

Formatting Symbols

Use the Symbol Attributes palette to change a symbol's attributes. A symbol can be formatted to customize its border color and width, its fill color and pattern, and its shadow color. Each symbol can be formatted individually or one or more symbols can be formatted at one time, as desired.

In addition, buttons on the Toolbar and commands in the Symbol menu may also be used to format a symbol.

Selecting Symbols

A symbol may be selected using any one of the following methods that is most convenient for the task at hand:

•	Click a symbol to select it.

•	Alt-click inside or around a symbol border to select it.

•	Shift-click each symbol to select more than one symbol.

•	Drag across symbols to select more than one symbol.

Moving Symbols

Drag a symbol to move it to the desired location on a chart. A selected symbol may also be moved using the arrow keys on the keyboard. In addition, a group of symbols may be aligned or distributed using the Align dialog box.

Modifying Symbols

Commands in the Symbol menu and Toolbar can be used to change the size, size, type, and orientation of a selected symbol. In addition, the selection handles displayed around a selected symbol can be used to manually resize a symbol. Buttons in the Toolbar can be used to rotate or flip most symbols.

A symbol's attributes, size, and type can also be copied and pasted using the Paste As commands available in the Edit menu.

Customizing Symbols

A number of symbols can be grouped to form a new, custom symbol. In addition to the shape, a symbol's shadow attributes may be modified as well.

See Also:

Shortcuts

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Menu

Symbol Numbering Dialog Box

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Shadows Dialog Box


Using Lines
  WinFlow Design and Development

Using Lines

WinFlow facilitates the creation of lines to depict the flow from one object to another. Lines in WinFlow are generally attached to a symbol or another line, although freestanding lines may be added as desired. A line may be made up of either a single segment or a collection of many segments. Multiple segments of a line can be at right angles to each other or they can combine to form a smooth curve.

Click an object and drag to draw a line connected to it. Release the mouse button when the pointer is within the destination object to connect the two objects with a line. To place a freestanding line, Ctrl-click anywhere on a chart and begin dragging. Releasing the mouse button at any other point adds a join to the line being drawn. Double-click to end a line in free space.

Formatting Lines

Use the Line Attributes palette to change a line's attributes. A line can be formatted to customize its color, width, and its source or destination endpoints. Each line can be formatted individually or one or more lines can be formatted at one time, as desired.

In addition, buttons on the Toolbar and commands in the Line menu may also be used to format a line.

Selecting Lines

A line may be selected using any one of the following methods that is most convenient for the task at hand:

•	Click a line to select it.

•	Shift-click each line to select more than one line.

•	Drag across lines to select more than one line.

Moving Lines

Drag any single segment of a line to move it to any desired location. To move a line's endpoint and connect it to a different symbol or location, place the pointer on the end point and drag.

Modifying Lines

In addition to using the options available in the Line Attributes palette, buttons in the Toolbar may be used to modify a line's width, color, and shape. Commands in the Line menu can be used to change the connecting locations for a line, and to display internal arrows within a multisegment line.

Customizing Lines

Use the Line Editor and Arrowhead Editor dialog boxes to create a customized line. In addition, use the Line Attributes palette to format an existing line as desired.

See Also:

Arrowhead Editor Dialog Box

Line Style Editor Dialog Box

Shortcuts


Using Text
  WinFlow Design and Development

Using Text

Text is commonly used in symbols and on lines. It may also be added as freestanding text blocks or placed in comment windows. Text added at any location within WinFlow can be styled as desired.

Click an object and begin typing to enter text. To place text in a freestanding block, Ctrl-click anywhere on a chart and start typing text.

Formatting Text

Use the  Text Attributes palette to change the selected text's attributes. Text can be formatted to customize its font, size, color, style, and alignment. Each text block can be formatted individually or one or more blocks can be formatted at one time, as desired.

In addition, buttons on the Toolbar and commands in the Text menu may also be used to format text.

Selecting Text

Text may be selected using any one of the following methods that is most convenient for the task at hand:

•	Click an object to select the text it contains.

•	Drag across text to select it.

•	Shift-click each text block to select more than one block of text.

•	Alt-click text to select it.

Moving Text

Drag any freestanding text block to move it to any desired location. The alignment of text within a symbol or on a line may be changed to move text within objects.

Modifying Text

In addition to using the options available in the Text Attributes palette, buttons in the Toolbar may be used to modify text alignment, size, style, and color. Commands in the Text menu can also be used to change the text style and font.

To modify the content of a text block, either select the text and make the desired changes. In addition, WinFlow provides the ability to find and replace text using the options available in the Find and Replace dialog box.

Customizing Text

Use the Font dialog box to customize the displayed text and to specify the default attributes for text entered in a chart.

See Also:

Text Mode


Using Links
  WinFlow Design and Development

Using Links

Links allow symbols to be used to organize flowchart structure, hold comments, and launch external applications and documents. In links to plug-in modules expand the functionality of WinFlow. Four kinds of links may be created in a WinFlow chart: links to charts, links to comment windows, links to other applications and documents, and links to plug-in modules.

A new link may be created or an existing link opened using any one of the three following methods:

•	Using the commands available in the Link menu's submenus.

•	Using the link buttons in the Toolbar.

•	Double-clicking a symbol border and using the pop-up palette that is displayed.

In addition, an existing link may be opened by double-clicking the link icon.

Chart Links

Use a chart link to create a subchart within a WinFlow document. A subchart or nested chart is typically used to present details or explanations that may be accessed as desired. Each successive level of a nested flowchart may be used to display increasingly detailed information.

A chart link may also be used to move to a specific symbol within a flowchart.

Comment Links

Use a comment link to add explanatory text at a specific location within a chart. A comment window can hold up to 32,000 characters of fully formatted text.

Application Links

Use an application link to attach an external application and document to a symbol in a flowchart. Opening an application link launches the attached application and document.

Plug-in Links

Use a plug-in link to attach a plug-in either to a symbol or to the entire chart. Plug-ins provide additional functionality within WinFlow.

See Also:

Link Navigation Dialog Box


Using Modes
  WinFlow Design and Development

Using Modes

WinFlow provides two modes, Text and Browse, that may be used as desired.

Text Mode

Use the Text mode to add or modify text quickly without changing anything else. When the Text mode is activated, only text-related commands and functions can be used. Click the Text Mode button on the Toolbar to switch to the Text mode. Click the Text Mode button again to deactivate the Text mode.

Browse Mode

Use the Browse mode to switch to a read-only display that disables any editing capabilities. Within the Browse mode most menus and menu commands are disabled and the Toolbar and all open palettes are hidden. In conjunction with the Hide Menubar command in the Window menu, the Browse mode is typically used during presentations to display just the flowchart window. Click the Browse mode button on the Toolbar to switch to the Browse mode. Click the Browse Mode button again to deactivate the Browse mode.

See Also:

Buttons

Toolbar and View Options


Using Symbol Libraries
  WinFlow Design and Development

Using Symbol Libraries

WinFlow includes 25 custom symbol libraries that contain over 400 symbols organized into broad categories in which they are most likely to be used. All electronic symbols, for example, are included in the 'Electronics' symbol library.

Use symbol libraries to facilitate the process of designing a flowchart. Each time a symbol library is opened, a blank document with a Symbols palette with symbols from the selected library is displayed. Symbols from one or more libraries may also be combined into a custom symbol library that can then be used to create charts.

Choose Symbol Library as the file type in the Open dialog box and select the desired symbol library file to open it.

To create a custom symbol library, use the Symbol Editor to edit, delete, or add symbols and then save the document using the Symbol Library file type.

See Also:

Opening a Chart

Saving a Chart

Symbol Libraries

Symbols Palette


Stamps and Graphics
  WinFlow Design and Development

Stamps and Graphics

WinFlow accepts graphics in Metafile format via the Clipboard. In addition, it includes the ability to add and format stamps for the date, time, chart title, and page number.

Adding Stamps and Graphics

To add a picture, simply paste it from the Clipboard to the appropriate area. A pasted graphic may be moved and resized like any other object.

To use the same graphic in place of a symbol, add the graphic to the symbol palette using the Add to Symbol Palette command in the Symbol menu. A graphic can also be added as part of a customized symbol using the Symbol Editor.

To add a stamp, click at the desired location on the chart and choose the appropriate item from the Stamps submenu in the Layout menu. A stamp may be selected and dragged to any desired location. In addition, double-clicking a stamp displays a dialog box that may be used to specify the format for the stamp.

See Also:

Background and Repeating Elements

Using Symbols


Printing a Chart
  WinFlow Output and Exchange

Printing a Chart

Print a chart to obtain a paper copy of a document. Depending upon the printer used, a chart may be printed in color, grayscale, or black-and-white. Items added to the background are also printed on each page of the chart.

Select a printer to print a chart. Changing output devices may alter the document size; adjust the page size to ensure that objects on the flowchart are displayed correctly. The maximum size of the print area limits the amount of information that fits on a single page. The print area is determined by the selected printer or output device, and the settings in the Print Setup dialog box.

See Also:

Chart Size and Title

Print Dialog Box


Printing an Outline
  WinFlow Output and Exchange

Printing an Outline

Print a chart outline to obtain a paper copy of the text contents of a document.

To print an outline, choose Show Outline from the Link menu and expand individual levels of hierarchy to display just the details that need to be printed.

Choose Print from the File menu to print the displayed details. WinFlow prints text from displayed symbols only.

See Also:

Print Dialog Box

Print Setup Dialog Box

View Options


Standalone Charts
  WinFlow Output and Exchange

Stand-Alone Charts

Create a stand-alone chart to be able to distribute copies of a flowchart to users without access to a copy of the WinFlow application.

A stand-alone chart is a self-contained read-only copy of a flowchart that may be opened, viewed, and printed at any time.

If a flowchart contains any links to plug-in modules, copies of the plug-in modules must be included along with the stand-alone chart.

To save a stand-alone file, choose Save As... from the File menu and choose StandAlone Chart from the Save File as Type list box in the Save As dialog box before naming and saving the file.

See Also:

Saving a Chart


Text Files
  WinFlow Output and Exchange

Text Files

Create text files to be able to use the text content of a flowchart in other documents that are capable of accepting text.

To create a text file of all the text in a flowchart, choose Show Outline from the Link menu to display the chart in an outline mode. Click the triangles to the left of text to expand the desired levels of hierarchy; only text that is currently visible in the outline is printed or included in the text file that is saved.

To save text from comment windows in a text file, choose Save As... from the File menu and choose Comment Text from the Save File as Type list box in the Save As dialog box before naming and saving the file.

The contents of an ASCII file can also be translated into a flowchart using WinFlow's text translation filter. Each paragraph (one or more lines that end with a carriage return) is converted to a symbol that displays the text of the paragraph. Tabs or a pair of spaces determine the nested level for each paragraph.

To translate a text file into a flowchart, choose Text Documents in the List Files of Type field in the Open dialog box and select the desired text file. The text translation filter displays a dialog box with options for translating the contents of the text file.

A Hierarchical translation formats the text into a hierarchy of nested flowcharts. Each paragraph at the first tab level is placed on the main chart; each paragraph at a subsequent tab level is placed on an appropriate subchart. A hierarchical translation can be used to arrange symbols either vertically or horizontally.

A Geometric translation formats the text into a geometric arrangement on a single-level chart. Each paragraph at the first tab level is placed at the same level on the chart; each paragraph at a subsequent tab level is placed at an appropriate sublevel. Various orientation and line arrangement options are also available for a geometric translation of text.

See Also:

Printing an Outline

Saving a Chart

Using Modes


Stationery Files
  WinFlow Output and Exchange

Stationery Files

Create stationery files to set up custom chart formats: the symbol set, preference settings, background colors, stamp formats, and object attribute defaults.

To create a stationery file open or create a document with the desired format and settings and choose Save As... from the File menu.

Choose Stationery from the Save File as Type list box in the Save As dialog box before naming and saving the file.

Each time a Stationery file is opened, a new, blank document with the format and settings of the original file is displayed.

See Also:

Saving a Chart


Symbol Libraries
  WinFlow Output and Exchange

Symbol Libraries

Create symbol libraries to set up custom symbol sets that may be used in place of the standard symbol set.

To create a symbol library file open or create a document with the desired symbol set and choose Save As... from the File menu.

Choose Symbol Library from the Save File as Type list box in the Save As dialog box before naming and saving the file.

Each time a Symbol Library file is opened, a new, blank document with the symbol set defined for the original file is displayed.

See Also:

Saving a Chart

Using Symbol Libraries

Using Symbols


File Menu
  WinFlow Menus

File Menu

The File menu includes standard Windows commands for opening, saving, and printing files.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press either the keyboard shortcut or the underlined letter to select it. Alternatively, use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one menu item to the next.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Open Dialog Box

Print Dialog Box

Print Range Dialog Box

Print Setup Dialog Box

Save As Dialog Box


Edit Menu
  WinFlow Menus

Edit Menu

The Edit menu includes the standard editing commands. In addition, this menu includes three hierarchical menus.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press either the keyboard shortcut or the underlined letter to select it. Alternatively, use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one menu item to the next.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Find and Replace Text Dialog Box

Preference Configuration Dialog Box


Link Menu
  WinFlow Menus

Link Menu

The Link menu includes four hierarchical submenus with commands for creating and controlling the various kinds of links. In addition, this menu includes a command for displaying the outline view.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press either the keyboard shortcut or the underlined letter to select it. Alternatively, use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one menu item to the next.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Buttons

Link Navigation Dialog Box

Links Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Links


Text Menu
  WinFlow Menus

Text Menu

The Text menu includes standard commands for formatting text.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press either the keyboard shortcut or the underlined letter to select it. Alternatively, use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one menu item to the next.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Buttons

Font Dialog Box

Text Attributes Palette

Using Text


Symbol Menu
  WinFlow Menus

Symbol Menu

The Symbol menu includes commands for automating flowchart creation, for formatting symbols, and for editing the symbol palette.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press either the keyboard shortcut or the underlined letter to select it. Alternatively, use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one menu item to the next.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Buttons

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Libraries

Symbol Numbering Dialog Box

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Shadow Dialog Box

Using Symbols


Line Menu
  WinFlow Menus

Line Menu

The Line menu provides commands for controlling the position and appearance of lines.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press either the keyboard shortcut or the underlined letter to select it. Alternatively, use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one menu item to the next.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Arrowhead Editor Dialog Box

Buttons

Line Attributes Palette

Line Style Editor Dialog Box

Using Lines


Layout Menu
  WinFlow Menus

Layout Menu

The Layout menu provides commands for controlling the format of the chart and its contents.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press either the keyboard shortcut or the underlined letter to select it. Alternatively, use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one menu item to the next.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Align Dialog Box

Background & Repeating Elements

Buttons

Chart Size & Title

Chart Size Dialog Box

Chart Title Dialog Box

Creating a Chart

Grid and Rulers Dialog Box

Grid, Ruler, & Color

Shortcuts


Window Menu
  WinFlow Menus

Window Menu

The Window menu provides commands for controlling the display of palettes and windows.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press either the keyboard shortcut or the underlined letter to select it. Alternatively, use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one menu item to the next.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Displaying open windows

Line Attributes Palette

Palette, Toolbar & View Options

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbols Palette

Text Attributes Palette

Using Modes

Window Displays


Symbol Editor File Menu
  WinFlow Symbol Editor Menus

Symbol Editor File Menu

The File menu for the symbol editor includes commands for opening files and returning to the flowchart.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press either the keyboard shortcut or the underlined letter to select it. Alternatively, use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one menu item to the next.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Open Dialog Box

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Symbols Palette

Using Symbol Libraries

Using Symbols


Symbol Editor Edit Menu
  WinFlow Symbol Editor Menus

Symbol Editor Edit Menu

The Symbol Editor Edit menu includes the standard editing commands for modifying symbols in palettes.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press either the keyboard shortcut or the underlined letter to select it. Alternatively, use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one menu item to the next.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Symbols Palette

Using Symbol Libraries

Using Symbols


Paste As Submenu
Paste As (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to display the options available in the Paste As submenu.

Choose an item from the Paste As submenu to paste only the selected characteristics of the symbol on the Clipboard onto one or more selected symbols in the flowchart.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Find and Replace Submenu
Find and Replace (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to display the options available in the Find and Replace submenu.

Choose an item from the Find and Replace submenu to specify the action to be executed.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Edit Menu

Find and Replace Dialog Box

Using Text


Select Submenu
Select (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to display the options available in the Select submenu.

Choose an item from the Select submenu to specify the kind of objects to be selected.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Chart Submenu
Chart (Link Menu)

Choose this item to display the options available in the Chart submenu.

Choose an item from the Chart submenu to create, open, attach, release, or find out about a linked subchart. Some options in this submenu may be dimmed to indicate that they aren't currently available.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Comment Submenu
Comment (Link Menu)

Choose this item to display the options available in the Comment submenu.

Choose an item from the Comment submenu to create, open, attach, release, or find out about a linked comment. Some options in this submenu may be dimmed to indicate that they aren't currently available.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Application Submenu
Application (Link Menu)

Choose this item to display the options available in the Application submenu.

Choose an item from the Application submenu to select, attach, release, or find out about a linked application. Some options in this submenu may be dimmed to indicate that they aren't currently available.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Plugin Submenu
Plug-In (Link Menu)

Choose this item to display the options available in the Plug-In submenu.

Choose an item from the Plug-In submenu to select, reconfigure, attach, release, or find out about a linked plug-in. Some options in this submenu may be dimmed to indicate that they aren't currently available.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Stamps Submenu
Stamps (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to display the options available in the Stamps submenu.

Choose an item from the Stamps submenu to specify the stamp to be placed on either the chart or its background layer.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Creating a Chart

Layout Menu

Stamps and Graphics


Palettes Submenu
Palettes (Window Menu)

Choose this item to display the options available in the Palettes submenu.

Choose an item from the Palettes submenu to display or hide the selected palette.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Line Attributes Palette

Palette, Toolbar and View Options

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbols Palette

Text Attributes Palette

Window Menu


Border Color Button SAP
Border Color Button

Click this button and use the displayed options to specify a border color for the selected symbols.


Border Width Button SAP
Border Width Button

Click this button and use the displayed options to specify a border width for the selected symbols.


Fill Color Button SAP
Fill Color Button

Click this button and use the displayed options to specify a fill color for the selected symbols.


Fill Pattern Button SAP
Fill Pattern Button

Click this button and use the displayed options to specify a fill pattern for the selected symbols.


Shadow Color Button SAP
Shadow Color Button

Click this button and use the displayed options to specify a shadow color for the selected symbols.


Eyedropper Button

Click this button to acquire the attributes of the selected symbol.


Drop Button

Click this button to apply the currently specified attributes to the selected symbols.


Set Default

Choose this item to set the currently specified attributes as the default for all symbols.


Reset to Default

Choose this item to reset the attributes of the selected symbols to the default.


Reset to Standard

Choose this item to reset the attributes of the selected symbols to the standard.


Select All Symbols SAP
Select All Symbols

Choose this item to select all symbols on the flowchart.


Symbol Attributes Palette
  WinFlow Palettes

Symbol Attributes Palette

Use the Symbol Attributes palette to select all symbols, to format one or more selected symbols, to set the default format for all symbols, and to reset the default to the standard format.

Click the desired button to make a selection and use the arrow keys to select items from the palettes and list.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Menu

Symbol Numbering Dialog Box

Symbol Shadows Dialog Box

Symbols Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Symbols


Start Endpoint Button LAP
Source Endpoint Button

Click this button and use the displayed options to specify a source endpoint style for the selected lines.


Line Color Button LAP
Line Color Button

Click this button and use the displayed options to specify a color for the selected lines.


Line Pattern Button LAP
Line Pattern Button

Click this button and use the displayed options to specify a pattern for the selected lines.


Line Width Button LAP
Line Width Button

Click this button and use the displayed options to specify a width for the selected lines.


End Endpoint Button LAP
Destination Endpoint Button

Click this button and use the displayed options to specify a destination endpoint style for the selected lines.


Select All Lines LAP
Select All Lines

Choose this item to select all lines on the flowchart.


Line Attributes Palette
  WinFlow Palettes

Line Attributes Palette

Use the Line Attributes palette to select all lines, to format one or more selected lines, to set the default format for all lines, and to reset the default to the standard format

Click the desired button to make a selection and use the arrow keys to select items from the palettes and list.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Arrowhead Editor Dialog Box

Line Menu

Line Style Editor Dialog Box

Lines Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Lines


Font List TAP
Font List

Use this list to choose a font for all selected text. The selected font is also used for any text that is entered subsequently.


Size List TAP
Size List

Use this list to choose a font size for all selected text. The selected font size is also used for any text that is entered subsequently.


Text Color TAP
Text Color

Click this button to display a palette for specifying the text color. The selected color is displayed in the field.


Format Buttons TAP
Text Format Buttons

Click a button to enter text using the formatting style or to use the format for the selected text.

The available options are bold, italic, underline, superscript, and subscript.


Alignment Buttons TAP
Alignment Buttons

Click a button to align text as indicated by the button or to use the alignment for the selected text.

The available options are left, center, and right for horizontal alignment; and top, center, and bottom for vertical alignment.


Select All Text TAP
Select All Text

Choose this item to select all text on the flowchart.


Text Attributes Palette
  WinFlow Palettes

Text Attributes Palette

Use the Text Attributes palette to select all text, to format one or more selected text blocks, to set the default format for all text, and to reset the default to the standard format.

Click the desired button to make a selection and use the arrow keys to select items from the palettes and lists.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Text Menu

Text Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Modes

Using Text


Symbols Palette
  WinFlow Palettes

Symbols Palette

Use the Symbols palette to drag and place symbols on the chart. By default, the symbols palette is displayed at the left edge of the application window. Drag the title bar of the palette to place in any desired location.

The standard symbol palette contains 13 ANSI-standard symbols. When a symbols palette contains more symbols than fit on one page-display, a page number is displayed at the bottom. Click an arrow to flip a display in the selected direction. To move to a specific page, hold down the mouse button and choose a page number from the displayed list.

See Also:

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Menu

Symbol Numbering Dialog Box

Symbol Shadows Dialog Box

Symbols Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Symbol Libraries

Using Symbols


New Command
New (File Menu)

Choose this item to open a new flowchart.

To open a new flowchart with a symbol palette that is different from the default, open a chart using the desired symbol palette and then choose New from the File menu.

See Also:

Creating a Chart

File Menu


Open Command
Open... (File Menu)

Choose this item to open an existing flowchart.

Use the Open dialog box that appears to locate the desired flowchart or file.

See Also:

File Menu

Opening a Chart


Close Command
Close (File Menu)

Choose this item to close the active flowchart.

If changes were made to the chart, a message is displayed to determine whether the changes should be saved before closing the chart.

See Also:

Closing a Chart

File Menu


Save Command
Save (File Menu)

Choose this item to save the changes made to an active flowchart.

If the chart wasn't saved before, this item is dimmed to indicate that it may not be used. Choose Save As to display the Save As dialog box and specify the name, drive, directory, and file type for a previously unsaved chart.

See Also:

File Menu

Saving a Chart


Save As Command
Save As... (File Menu)

Choose this item to save a new flowchart or to save a different version of an existing flowchart.

Use the Save As dialog box that is displayed to enter a name and specify a drive, directory, and file type for the flowchart.

See Also:

File Menu

Saving a Chart


Revert Command
Revert (File Menu)

Choose this item to revert to the last saved version of an existing flowchart.

If the chart wasn't saved before, this item is dimmed to indicate that it may not be used.

See Also:

File Menu

Saving a Chart


Print Setup Command
Print Setup... (File Menu)

Choose this item to display the print setup options for the flowchart.

Use the Print Setup dialog box that is displayed to select a printer, the page orientation, and paper size for a chart. In addition, use the dialog box to display the Print Options dialog box.

See Also:

Chart Size and Title

File Menu

Output and Exchange

Print Dialog Box

Print Range Dialog Box

Printing a Chart

Printing an Outline


Print Command
Print... (File Menu)

Choose this item to print the active flowchart.

Use the Print dialog box that is displayed to specify the print quantity, quality and selection options for the chart. In addition, use the dialog box to display the Print Setup and Print Range dialog boxes.

See Also:

File Menu

Output and Exchange

Print Range Dialog Box

Print Setup Dialog Box

Printing a Chart

Printing an Outline


Chart Names List
Chart Names (File Menu)

Choose an item from this list to open the selected flowchart.

The names of the last four flowcharts saved are listed in this area to provide a shortcut for opening them.

See Also:

File Menu

Opening a Chart


Exit Command
Exit (File Menu)

Choose this option to close all flowcharts and exit WinFlow.

If changes were made to any open chart, a message is displayed to determine whether the changes should be saved before closing the chart.

See Also:

File Menu

Exiting WinFlow


Undo Command
Undo (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to undo the last command or action.

If no command or action has been executed, this item is dimmed to indicate that it may not be used.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Cut Command
Cut (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to cut the selected symbol, line, text, or graphic.

Any item that is cut is also placed on the Clipboard from where it may be retrieved, if desired. An item placed on the Clipboard automatically replaces any previous Clipboard contents.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Copy Command
Copy (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to copy the selected symbol, line, text, or graphic to the Clipboard.

Any item that is copied to the Clipboard may be retrieved at any time and pasted in the desired location. An item placed on the Clipboard automatically replaces any previous Clipboard contents.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Paste Command
Paste (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to paste the contents of the Clipboard at the insertion point in the flowchart.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Paste Attributes Command
Attributes (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to paste only the attributes of the symbol on the Clipboard onto one or more selected symbols.

See Also:

Edit Menu

Symbol Attributes Palette

Using Symbols


Paste Size Command
Size (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to paste only the size characteristics of the symbol on the Clipboard onto one or more selected symbols.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Paste Type Command
Type (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to paste only the type characteristics of the symbol on the Clipboard onto one or more selected symbols.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Paste Links Command
Links (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to paste only the links of the symbol on the Clipboard onto one or more selected symbols.

See Also:

Edit Menu

Using Links


Paste Text Command
Text (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to paste only the text from the symbol on the Clipboard onto one or more selected symbols.

See Also:

Edit Menu

Using Text


Clear Command
Clear (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to remove the selected symbol, line, text, or graphic from the flowchart.

Items removed from the flowchart using this command aren't placed on the Clipboard.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Duplicate Command
Duplicate (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to duplicate the selected symbol, line, text, or graphic. The duplicated object is offset from the original by one unit of the grid size.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Select All Command
All (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to select all objects on the chart.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Select Symbols Command
Symbols (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to select all symbols on the chart.

See Also:

Edit Menu

Using Symbols


Select Lines Command
Lines (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to select all lines on the chart.

See Also:

Edit Menu

Using Lines


Select Same Command
Same Type (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to select all objects of the same type as the one currently selected on the chart.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Select Pictures Command
Pictures (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to select all pictures on the chart.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Select Text Command
Free Text (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to select all freestanding text on the chart.

See Also:

Edit Menu

Using Text


Select Stamps Command
Stamps (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to select all stamps on the chart.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Find Command
Find (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to display the text search options available in the Find and Replace dialog box.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Find Again Command
Find Again (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to re-execute the text search specified in the Find and Replace dialog box.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Replace Command
Replace (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to replace the text highlighted on the chart with the text specified in the Find and Replace dialog box.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Replace and Find Command
Replace and Find Again (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to replace the text highlighted on the chart with the text specified in the Find and Replace dialog box. And to find the next instance of the text.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Replace All Command
Replace All (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to replace all instances of the text highlighted on the chart with the text specified in the Find and Replace dialog box.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Show Clipboard Command
Show Clipboard (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to display the contents of the Clipboard.

If no objects have been copied to the Clipboard, this item is dimmed to indicate that it may not be used.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Preferences Command
Preferences (Edit Menu)

Choose this item to display the options available in the Preference Configuration dialog box.

Use the Preference Configuration dialog box to define the preferences for symbols, lines, links, text, colors, and stamps.

See Also:

Edit Menu


Create Chart Command
Create Chart (Link Menu)

Choose this item to create a new subchart that is linked to the selected symbol.

If a subchart is currently linked to the selected symbol, choose this item to view the subchart.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Chart Info Command
Chart Info (Link Menu)

Choose this item to obtain information about the subchart that is linked to the selected symbol.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Open Chart Command
Open Chart (Link Menu)

Choose this item to open any linked subchart.

Choosing this item displays the Link Navigation dialog box that may be used to select the linked subchart.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Attach Symbol Command
Attach Symbol (Link Menu)

Choose this item to attach any linked symbol to the selected symbol.

Choosing this item displays the Link Navigation dialog box that may be used to select the linked symbol.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Attach Subchart Command
Attach Subchart (Link Menu)

Choose this item to attach any linked subchart to the selected symbol.

Choosing this item displays the Link Navigation dialog box that may be used to select the linked subchart.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Attach Document Command
Attach Document (Link Menu)

Choose this item to attach an entire flowchart to the selected symbol.

Choosing this item displays the Open dialog box that may be used to select the desired flowchart.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Release Chart Command
Release Chart (Link Menu)

Choose this item to release the symbol, subchart, or document that is currently linked to the selected symbol.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Create Comment Command
Create Comment (Link Menu)

Choose this item to create a new comment that is linked to the selected symbol.

If a comment is currently linked to the selected symbol, choose this item to view the comment.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Comment Info Command
Comment Info (Link Menu)

Choose this item to obtain information about the comment that is linked to the selected symbol.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Open Comment Command
Open Comment (Link Menu)

Choose this item to open any linked comment.

Choosing this item displays the Link Navigation dialog box that may be used to select the linked comment.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Attach Comment Command
Attach Comment (Link Menu)

Choose this item to attach any linked comment to the selected symbol.

Choosing this item displays the Link Navigation dialog box that may be used to select the linked comment.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Release Comment Command
Release Comment (Link Menu)

Choose this item to release the comment that is currently linked to the selected symbol.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Select Application Command
Select Application (Link Menu)

Choose this item to select an application or document that may be linked to the selected symbol.

If an application or document is currently linked to the selected symbol, choose this item to launch the application and, if applicable, view the document.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Application Info Command
Application Info (Link Menu)

Choose this item to obtain information about the application and document linked to the selected symbol.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Attach Application Command
Attach Application (Link Menu)

Choose this item to attach any linked application and document to the selected symbol.

Choosing this item displays the Link Navigation dialog box that may be used to select the linked application and document.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Release Application Command
Release Application (Link Menu)

Choose this item to release the application and document currently linked to the selected symbol.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Select Plugin Command
Select Plug-In (Link Menu)

Choose this item to select a plug-in that may be linked to the selected symbol.

If a plug-in is currently linked to the selected symbol, choose this item to use the plug-in.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Plugin Info Command
Plug-In Info (Link Menu)

Choose this item to obtain information about the plug-in that is linked to the selected symbol.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Reconfigure Plugin Command
Reconfigure Plug-In (Link Menu)

Choose this item to reconfigure the plug-in linked to the selected symbol.

This item may be dimmed to indicate that no reconfiguration options are available for the plug-in linked to the selected symbol.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Attach Plugin Command
Attach Plug-In (Link Menu)

Choose this item to attach any linked plug-in to the selected symbol.

Choosing this item displays the Link Navigation dialog box that may be used to select the linked plug-in.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Release Plugin Command
Release Plug-In (Link Menu)

Choose this item to release the plug-in that is currently linked to the selected symbol.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Plugin List
Plug-In List (Link Menu)

Choose an item from this list to use a plug-in that affects the chart or multiple objects.

Some plug-in names are dimmed to indicate that they can't be used for an entire chart or multiple symbols.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Show Outline Command
Show Outline (Link Menu)

Choose this item to display the contents of a flowchart in an outline mode.

If the contents of the flowchart are currently displayed in the outline mode, choosing this item switches the display to the flowchart mode.

See Also:

Link Menu

Palette, Toolbar and View Options

Printing an Outline

Using Modes


Font Command
Font... (Text Menu)

Choose this item to display the standard Windows Font dialog box for specifying the text format: font, style, size, and effects.

See Also:

Buttons

Text Attributes Palette

Text Menu


Regular Command
Regular (Text Menu)

Choose this item to use the regular format for text.

See Also:

Buttons

Font Dialog Box

Text Attributes Palette

Text Menu


Bold Command
Bold (Text Menu)

Choose this item to use the bold format for text.

See Also:

Buttons

Font Dialog Box

Text Attributes Palette

Text Menu


Italic Command
Italic (Text Menu)

Choose this item to use the italic format for text.

See Also:

Buttons

Font Dialog Box

Text Attributes Palette

Text Menu


Underline Command
Underline (Text Menu)

Choose this item to use the underlined format for text.

See Also:

Buttons

Font Dialog Box

Text Attributes Palette

Text Menu


Strikeout Command
Strikeout (Text Menu)

Choose this item to use the strikeout format for text.

See Also:

Buttons

Font Dialog Box

Text Attributes Palette

Text Menu


Superscript Command
Superscript (Text Menu)

Choose this item to use the superscript format for text.

See Also:

Buttons

Font Dialog Box

Text Attributes Palette

Text Menu


Subscript Command
Subscript (Text Menu)

Choose this item to use the subscript format for text.

See Also:

Buttons

Font Dialog Box

Text Attributes Palette

Text Menu


Autoconnect Command
Autoconnect (Symbol Menu)

Choose this item to automatically connect the next symbol to the symbol currently selected on the chart.

See Also:

Creating a Chart

Symbol Menu

Using Symbols


Numbers Command
Numbers (Symbol Menu)

Choose this item to display the Symbol Numbering dialog box for specifying the numbering preferences for symbols.

See Also:

Symbol Menu

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Symbols


Shadows Command
Shadows (Symbol Menu)

Choose this item to display the Symbol Shadows dialog box for specifying the shadow preferences and format.

See Also:

Symbol Menu

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Symbols


Reset Size Command
Reset Size (Symbol Menu)

Choose this item to reset the size of the selected symbol to the default.

See Also:

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Menu

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Symbols Palette

Using Symbols


Change Type Command
Change Type (Symbol Menu)

Choose this item to change the selected symbol to a different symbol type.

See Also:

Symbol Menu

Symbols Palette

Using Symbols


Add to Palette Command
Add to Symbol Palette (Symbol Menu)

Choose this item to add the selected symbol to the symbol palette.

See Also:

Symbol Libraries

Symbol Menu

Symbols Palette

Using Symbol Libraries

Using Symbols

Symbol Menu


Edit Symbol Palette Command
Edit Symbol Palette (Symbol Menu)

Choose this item to display the symbol editor for editing a symbol or adding to the current symbol palette.

See Also:

Symbol Menu

Symbol Libraries

Symbols Palette

Using Symbols


Center Command
Center (Line Menu)

Choose this item to center a line on the symbol face or line segment.

See Also:

Line Menu

Using Lines

Line Attributes Palette


Best Face Command
Best Face (Line Menu)

Choose this item to reroute the line connection to the best symbol face.

See Also:

Line Attributes Palette

Line Menu

Using Lines


Internal Arrows Command
Internal Arrows (Line Menu)

Choose this item to add endpoint style arrowheads to internal segments of a line.

See Also:

Arrowhead Editor Dialog Box

Line Attributes Palette

Line Menu

Line Style Editor Dialog Box

Using Lines


Suppress Arrows Command
Suppress Arrows (Line Menu)

Choose this item to suppress endpoint style arrowheads in a line.

See Also:

Arrowhead Editor Dialog Box

Line Attributes Palette

Line Menu

Line Style Editor Dialog Box

Using Lines


Edit Line Styles Command
Edit Line Styles (Line Menu)

Choose this item to edit a line style using the Line Style Editor dialog box.

See Also:

Arrowhead Editor Dialog Box

Line Attributes Palette

Line Menu

Using Lines


Edit Arrowheads Command
Edit Arrowheads (Line Menu)

Choose this item to edit arrowheads using the Arrowhead Editor dialog box.

See Also:

Line Attributes Palette

Line Menu

Line Style Editor Dialog Box

Using Lines


Chart Title Command
Chart Title... (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to specify the chart title in the Chart Title dialog box.

See Also:

Chart Size and Title

Layout Menu


Chart Size Command
Chart Size... (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to specify the chart size and page print order in the Chart Size dialog box.

See Also:

Chart Size & Title

Layout Menu

Printing a Chart


Grid and Rulers Command
Grid and Rulers... (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to specify the display options for the grid and rulers in the Grids and Rulers dialog box.

See Also:

Grid, Ruler, & Color

Layout Menu

Palette, Toolbar and View Options


Align Command
Align... (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to align and distribute a group of selected objects using the Align dialog box.

See Also:

Layout Menu


Edit Background Command
Edit Background (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to display the background layer for editing. When the background layer is displayed, this item changes to Edit Flowchart. Choose Edit Flowchart to return to the flowchart.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Layout Menu

Stamps and Graphics


Hide Background Command
Hide Background (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to hide the contents of the background layer. When the background layer is hidden, this item changes to Show Background. Choose this item to display the contents of the background layer.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Layout Menu


Date Stamp Command
Date Stamp (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to place the Date stamp on the chart or background.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Date Stamps Dialog Box

Layout Menu


Time Stamp Command
Time Stamp (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to place the Time stamp on the chart or background.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Layout Menu

Time Stamps Dialog Box


Title Stamp Command
Title Stamp (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to place the Title stamp on the chart or background.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Layout Menu

Title Stamps Dialog Box


Page Number Stamp Command
Page Number Stamp (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to place the Page Number stamp on the chart or background.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Layout Menu

Page Number Stamps Dialog Box


Bring To Front Command
Bring to Front (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to bring the selected object to the foreground.

See Also:

Layout Menu


Send to Back Command
Send to Back (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to move the selected object to the background.

See Also:

Layout Menu


Group Command
Group (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to group the selected objects.

See Also:

Layout Menu

Using Symbols


Ungroup Command
Ungroup (Layout Menu)

Choose this item to ungroup the selected object.

See Also:

Layout Menu

Using Symbols


Browse Mode Command
Browse Mode (Window Menu)

Choose this item to move in and out of the browse mode.

See Also:

Using Modes

Window Menu


Menubar Display Command
Menubar Display (Window Menu)

Choose this item to hide or display the menubar. This item is only active in the Browse mode. To redisplay a hidden menubar, press Ctrl+M.

See Also:

Palette, Toolbar and View Options

Using Modes

Window Menu


Toolbar Display Command
Toolbar Display (Window Menu)

Choose this item to hide or display the toolbar.

See Also:

Palette, Toolbar and View Options

Window Menu


Toolbar Size Command
Toolbar Size (Window Menu)

Choose this item to enlarge or shrink the toolbar buttons.

See Also:

Palette, Toolbar and View Options

Window Menu


Symbols Palette Command
Symbols (Window Menu)

Choose this item to display or hide the Symbols palette.

See Also:

Palette, Toolbar and View Options

Window Menu


Text Attributes Palette Command
Text Attributes (Window Menu)

Choose this item to display or hide the Text Attributes palette.

See Also:

Palette, Toolbar and View Options

Window Menu


Symbol Attributes Palette Command
Symbol Attributes (Window Menu)

Choose this item to display or hide the Symbol Attributes palette.

See Also:

Palettes, Toolbar and View Options

Window Menu


Line Attributes Palette Command
Line Attributes (Window Menu)

Choose this item to display or hide the Line Attributes palette.

See Also:

Palettes, Toolbar and View Options

Window Menu


All Attribute Palettes Command
Show All Attributes (Window Menu)

Choose this item to display or hide all attribute palettes.

See Also:

Line Attributes Palette

Palette, Toolbar and View Options

Symbol Attributes Palette

Text Attributes Palette

Window Menu


Tile Command
Tile (Window Menu)

Choose this item to tile all open windows.

See Also:

Window Displays

Window Menu


Cascade Command
Cascade (Window Menu)

Choose this item to cascade all open windows.

See Also:

Window Displays

Window Menu


Arrange Icons Command
Arrange Icons (Window Menu)

Choose this item to arrange the icons of all minimized flowchart documents.

See Also:

Window Menu


Open Documents List
Open Documents List (Window Menu)

Choose an item from this list to bring the selected flowchart to the foreground.

The names of all open flowcharts are listed in this area to provide a shortcut for displaying the selected flowchart. This list also contains an item for the background layer, which may be used to display the background.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Displaying Open Windows

Window Menu


Open Symbol Editor Command
Open... (Symbol Editor File Menu)

Choose this item to open an existing symbol library file.

Use the Open dialog box that appears to locate the desired symbol library file.

See Also:

Symbol Editor File Menu

Symbol Libraries


Return To Chart Command
Return to Chart (Symbol Editor File Menu)

Choose this option to close the symbol editor and return to the flowchart.

See Also:

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Editor File Menu

Symbols Palette


Undo Symbol Editor Command
Undo (Symbol Editor Edit Menu)

Choose this item to undo the last command or action.

See Also:

Symbol Editor Edit Menu


Cut Symbol Editor Command
Cut (Symbol Editor Edit Menu)

Choose this item to cut the selected symbol, line, text, or graphic.

Any item that is cut is also placed on the Clipboard from where it may be retrieved, if desired. An item placed on the Clipboard automatically replaces any previous Clipboard contents.

See Also:

Symbol Editor Edit Menu


Copy Symbol Editor Command
Copy (Symbol Editor Edit Menu)

Choose this item to copy the selected symbol, line, text, or graphic to the Clipboard.

Any item that is copied is placed on the Clipboard from where it may be retrieved, if desired. An item placed on the Clipboard automatically replaces any previous Clipboard contents.

See Also:

Symbol Editor Edit Menu


Paste Symbol Editor Command
Paste (Symbol Editor Edit Menu)

Choose this item to paste the contents of the Clipboard at the insertion point in the flowchart.

See Also:

Symbol Editor Edit Menu


Clear Symbol Editor Command
Clear (Symbol Editor Edit Menu)

Choose this item to remove the selected symbol, line, text, or graphic from the flowchart.

Items removed using this command aren't placed on the Clipboard.

See Also:

Symbol Editor Edit Menu


Duplicate Symbol Editor Command
Duplicate (Symbol Editor Edit Menu)

Choose this item to duplicate the selected symbol, line, text, or graphic.

See Also:

Symbol Editor Edit Menu


Select All Symbol Editor Command
Select All (Symbol Editor Edit Menu)

Choose this item to select all the symbols in the displayed palette.

See Also:

Symbol Editor Edit Menu


Modify Symbol Editor Command
Modify (Symbol Editor Edit Menu)

Choose this item to display the configuration options for the selected symbol.

The Symbol Configuration dialog box that is displayed may be used to modify the configuration options for the selected symbol.

See Also:

Symbol Editor Edit Menu


Page Print Order

Select an option to specify the print order for the chart.

Horizontal

Click this option to use a horizontal print order where the page sequence progresses from left to right.

Vertical

Click this option to use a vertical print order where the page sequence progresses from top to bottom.


Chart Size Option
Chart Size

This display changes to reflect the number of pages specified for the chart. The number of pages is specified in the page-tile window in the left half of the dialog box.

Use either one of the following methods to specify the number of pages for a chart:

•	Click the square corresponding to the last page of the chart. All tiles between the first page at the top-left corner and the clicked tile are highlighted to indicate the size of the chart. In addition, the Chart Size field displays the size in numbers.

•	Drag to highlight all pages in the desired range and release the left mouse button. Use the changing Chart Size display to ensure the highlighted tiles represent the desired number of pages.


More Pages

Click this option to increase the number of pages displayed in the page-tile window.


Show Page Breaks

Click this option to display page breaks in the chart.


OK

Click OK or press Enter to save the specifications, close the dialog box, and return to the chart.


Cancel

Click Cancel or press Esc to cancel the selections, close the dialog box, and return to the chart.


Chart Size Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Chart Size dialog box

Use the Chart Size dialog box to specify the number of pages and the page print order for a chart.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Creating a Chart

Chart Size & Title


Select Chart From

Select an option to control the display of charts in the list box.

Open Charts Only

Select this option to display the chart names of only those charts that are open.

All Charts

Select this option to display the chart names of all linked charts.


Link Open
Link/Open

Click this button to close the dialog box and either create a link or open the linked item.


Link Navigation Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Link Navigation dialog box

Use the Link Navigation dialog box to open a linked chart or to attach a linked chart or symbol to a selected symbol.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next and use the arrow keys to select items from a list.

The names of all existing linked charts are displayed in the list box. Click a name in the list box to select a linked chart.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Link Navigation Dialog Box 2
   WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Link Navigation dialog box

Use the Link Navigation dialog box to open a linked comment. This dialog box is also used to attach a linked comment, application, or plug-in to a selected symbol.

Click an item from the displayed list to select it. Click the desired button to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one button to the next and use the arrow keys to select items from a list.

The names of all existing linked items are displayed in the list box. Click a name in the list box to select a linked item.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Link Menu

Using Links


Color Palettes
Colors

Choose a color palette from the drop-down list. Colors available in the selected palette are displayed to the right and below the drop-down list. Click a color to select it.


New Color
New

Click this button to create a new color for the palette. Clicking this button displays the Color Dialog box.


Clear Color
Clear

Click this button to clear a selected color from the currently displayed palette.


Cut Color
Cut

Click this button to cut a selected color from the currently displayed palette.


Copy Color
Copy

Click this button to copy a selected color from the currently displayed palette.


Paste Color
Paste

Click this button to paste a copied color in the selected location of the currently displayed palette.


OK Color
OK

Click OK or press Enter to validate the selections, close the dialog box, and return to the Preference Configuration dialog box.


Cancel Color
Cancel

Click Cancel or press Esc to cancel the selections, close the dialog box, and return to the Preference Configuration dialog box.


Color Editor Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Color Editor dialog box

Use the Color Editor dialog box to edit an existing color from one of a number of available color palettes.

Click the desired item or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Color Dialog Box

Color Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Grid, Ruler and  Color


Find Text
Find

Use this field to enter the existing text that needs to be replaced.


Replacement Text
Replace with

Use this field to enter the changes to the text.


Match Options
Match

Click an option to specify the criteria used for the search

Whole Words

Select this option to only find whole words that match the search criteria.

Case Sensitive

Select this option to consider the case during the search process.


Search Options
Search

Click an option to specify the areas of the chart to be searched.

Symbols

Select this option to search for text within symbols.

Lines

Select this option to search for text on lines.

Comments

Select this option to search for text within linked comments.

Top Chart

Select this option to search for text only in the top-level chart.

All Charts

Select this option to search for text in all linked charts.


Replace All Text
Replace All

Click this button to replace all instances of the existing text with the defined text.


OK Find Text
Find

Click this button to find the next instance of the specified text.


Find & Replace Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Find and Replace Text dialog box

Use the Find and Replace Text dialog box to find and replace text in charts.

Click the desired field or item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to highlight a field or item. Press TAB to move from one field to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Using Text


Select Arrowhead
Select Arrowhead to Edit

All existing arrowhead styles are displayed in this list box. Click the desired arrowhead style to duplicate, delete, or edit it.


New Arrowhead
New

Click this button to add a new style.


Duplicate Arrowhead
Duplicate

Click this button to duplicate a selected style. The duplicated style is added to the bottom of the list.


Delete Arrowhead
Delete

Click this button to delete a selected style.


Adjust Arrowhead
Click and Drag Knobs to Adjust

Use this drawing box to modify an existing arrowhead style.

Click and drag the knobs to modify the arrowhead shape as desired.


Modify Arrowhead
Hollow

An arrowhead style can be either filled or hollow. Select this option for a hollow arrowhead.

Select 3 Knobs to display three knobs for modifying the arrowhead shape.

Select 4 Knobs to display four knobs for modifying the arrowhead shape.


Example Arrowhead
Example Arrowheads at 100% View

Use this display box to view the effects of any modifications made to an existing arrowhead.


Arrowhead Editor Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Arrowhead Editor dialog box

Use the Arrowhead Editor dialog box to edit the arrowheads used for lines in charts.

Click the desired item or press ALT+ the underlined letter to make a selection. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Line Attributes Palette

Line Menu

Line Style Editor Dialog Box

Using Lines


Select Line Style
Select Line Style to Edit

All existing line styles are displayed in this list box. Click the desired line style to duplicate, delete, or edit it.


Adjust Line Style
Click and Drag Knobs to Adjust

Use this drawing box to modify an existing line style. Each line style can be made up of three segments.

Click and drag the hollow knobs above the line segment to add and adjust the space between individual segments. Each knob marks the space between one segment and the next. A minimum of two and a maximum of three hollow knobs are used for each line style. Drag the leftmost knob to the right to add a knob; drag the middle knob to the left to remove a knob.

Click and drag the filled knobs below the line segment to adjust the length of each segment. A minimum of one and a maximum of three filled knobs are available for each line style. Filled knobs are added or removed correspondingly with any change in the number of hollow knobs above the line segment. Each knob marks the length of a line segment. Drag a filled knob to the right to increase the length of a segment; drag the knob to the left to decrease the length.


Example Line Style
Example Line Styles at 100% View

Use this display box to view the effects of any modifications made to an existing line style.


Line Style Editor Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Line Style Editor dialog box

Use the Line Style Editor dialog box to edit the line styles used in WinFlow charts.

Click the desired item or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Arrowhead Editor Dialog Box

Line Attributes Palette

Line Menu

Using Lines


Print Order
Page Print Order

Click an option to select the order for printing pages.

Horizontal

Select this option to use a horizontal print order, printing pages from left to right.

Vertical

Select this option to use a vertical print order, printing pages from top to bottom.


Print Range

Displays the range of pages selected for printing. A page range is selected in the page tile box on the left of the dialog box.

To specify a range, use the mouse to click the tile representing the start or end page of the desired range. Drag to highlight all pages in the desired range and release the left mouse button. Use the changing Print Range display on the right of the dialog box  to ensure the highlighted tiles represent the desired page range.


OK Range
OK

Click OK or press Enter to accept the displayed page range, close the dialog box, and return to the Print dialog box.


Cancel Range
Cancel

Click Cancel or press Esc to cancel the selections, close the dialog box, and return to the Print dialog box.


Print Range Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Print Range dialog box

Use the Print Range dialog box to specify the print range and order for multiple-page charts.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select an item. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also

Chart Size and Title

Print Dialog Box

Print Setup Dialog Box

Printing a Chart


Display Number
Display

Click an option to specify the preference used for displaying symbol numbers.

Display Symbol Numbers

Select this option to display symbol numbers. No symbol numbers are displayed when this option isn't selected.

Simple

Select this option to use a simple numbering system.

Hierarchical

Select this option to use a hierarchical numbering system. A hierarchical number may be used to indicate the subchart level and the symbol number, for instance.


Apply Symbol
Apply to Following Symbols

Click an option to specify the preference used for applying the numbering preferences.

New

Select this option to number only the new symbols.

Selected

Select this option to number only the selected symbols.

All

Select this option to number all symbols.


Symbol Number Text
Text

Use the font, size, and color lists to specify the font, size, and color used for symbol numbers. Click the bold, italic, and underline buttons, as desired, to format the text used for symbol numbers. The Sample Text box displays a sample of the text using the currently selected font, size, color, and format.


Renumber Options
Renumbering

Click an option to specify the preference used for renumbering symbols.

Renumber All

Select this option to renumber all symbols.

Renumber Selected

Select this option to renumber only the selected symbols.

Horizontal Scan

Select this option to renumber symbols by scanning horizontally. When this option is selected, symbol numbers are incremented from left to right.

Vertical Scan

Select this option to renumber symbols by scanning vertically. When this option is selected, symbol numbers are incremented from top to bottom.


Renumber Symbol
Renumber

Click this button to renumber the symbols using the specified preferences.


New Numbers
New Symbol Numbers

Highlight a field and enter the desired numbers to specify the starting number and the amount by which it is incremented.

Next

Enter a value in this field to specify the starting number for new symbols.

Interval

Enter a value in this field to specify the amount by which each subsequent number is incremented.


Symbol Numbering Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Symbol Numbering dialog box

Use the Symbol Numbering dialog box to specify the preferences for numbering symbols.

Click the desired item or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Menu

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Symbols Palette

Using Symbols


Auto Shadow
Automatic Shadows

Select this option to automatically add shadows to symbols.


Shadow All

Select this option to add shadows to all symbols.


Shadow Links

Select this option to add shadows only to those symbols that have attached links.


Shadow Link Type
Charts

Select this option to add shadows to those symbols that are linked to charts.

Comments

Select this option to add shadows to those symbols that are linked to comments.

Applications

Select this option to add shadows to those symbols that are linked to applications.

Tools

Select this option to add shadows to those symbols that are linked to plug-in tools.


Position Shadow
Shadow Position and Size

Use the display box to click and drag the symbol shadow to the desired position. The position specified in this box is used as the default for all shadows.


Default Shadow
Use Defaults

Click this button to revert to the default settings for symbol shadows.


Symbol Shadow Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Symbol Shadows dialog box

Use the Symbol Shadows dialog box to specify the preferences for adding shadows to symbols.

Click the desired item or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Menu

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Symbols Palette

Using Links

Using Symbols


Align To
Align Objects

Click an option to specify the point of reference for aligning objects. Use the display box to see a graphic representation of the results of the selections

To Grid

Select this option to align objects to the grid. Objects may be aligned to the grid even when the grid is not displayed.

To Chart

Select this option to align objects to the chart.

To Each Other

Select this option to align objects to one another.


Align Vert
Align

Select this option to align objects vertically.


Distribute Vert
Distribute

Select this option to distribute objects vertically.

Distribution moves the objects as little as possible and positions them at an equal distance from each other.


Vert Options
Top

Select this option to align or distribute objects using an equal space between their top edges.

Center

Select this option to align or distribute objects using an equal space between their centers.

Bottom

Select this option to align or distribute objects using an equal space between their bottom edges.

Equal Spacing

Select this option to align or distribute objects using an equal space between them.


Align Horiz
Align

Select this option to align objects horizontally.


Distribute Horiz
Distribute

Select this option to distribute objects horizontally.

Distribution moves the objects as little as possible and positions them at an equal distance from each other.


Horiz Options
Left

Select this option to align or distribute objects using an equal space between their left edges.

Center

Select this option to align or distribute objects using an equal space between their centers.

Right

Select this option to align or distribute objects using an equal space between their right edges.

Equal Spacing

Select this option to align or distribute objects using an equal space between them.


Apply Align
Apply

Click this button to align or distribute the objects using the options selected. Click this button as often as desired to test the effect of different arrangements.


OK Align
OK

Click OK or press Enter to align the objects, close the dialog box, and return to the chart.


Align Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Align dialog box

Use the Align dialog box to align two or more selected objects.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Buttons

Using Lines

Using Symbols

Using Text


Ruler Options
Rulers

Click an option to specify the display and measurement preferences for the ruler.

Display

Select this option to display the ruler on the top and left edge of the chart.

Units

Click an option to use it as the unit of measure for the ruler.


Grid Options
Grid

Click an option to specify the activation, display, and measurement preferences for the grid.

Display

Select this option to display the grid on the chart.

On

Select this option to activate the grid. When a grid is active, objects placed on the chart snap to points on the grid.

Units

Click an option to use it as the unit of measure for the grid.


Grid Resolution
Grid Resolution Range

The range for the grid resolution is displayed here using the currently selected unit of measure. The grid resolution range marks the upper and lower limits of the grid size, 8 pixels by default.

Horiz

Enter a value to specify the horizontal grid resolution using the currently selected unit of measure.

Vert

Enter a value to specify the vertical grid resolution using the currently selected unit of measure.


Grids and Rulers Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Grids and Rulers dialog box

Use the Grids and Rulers dialog box to specify the display of grids and rulers in a chart.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select a field. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Grid, Rulers and Color


Inherit Title
Inherit Chart Title From Document/Parent Symbol

Click this option to use the file name or the text within the symbol as the title for the chart or Subchart.


Use Title
Always Use Chart Title Shown Below

Click this option to use a title that is different from the file name. Use the entry field to enter a name. The entered name is used as the title when this option is selected.


Chart Title Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Chart Title dialog box

Use the Chart Title dialog box to specify the title used for a given chart or subchart.

Click the desired field or item to make a selection. Alternatively, press ALT+ the underlined letter to highlight a field. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Creating a Chart

Chart Size & Title


Date Stamp Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Date Stamps dialog box

Use the Date Stamps dialog box to specify the format used for a date stamp.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

Select a format to use it for the date stamp.

Update on Save

Select this option to update the date stamp each time the chart is saved. If this option isn't selected the date value used is the date on which the stamp was originally placed.

OK

Click OK or press Enter to validate the selection, close the dialog box, and return to the chart.

Cancel

Click Cancel or press Esc to cancel the selection, close the dialog box, and return to the chart.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Stamps and Graphics

Stamps Preference Configuration Dialog Box


Time Stamp Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Time Stamps dialog box

Use the Time Stamps dialog box to specify the format used for a time stamp.

Click the desired item to make a selection. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

Select a format to use it for the time stamp.

OK

Click OK or press Enter to validate the selection, close the dialog box, and return to the chart.

Cancel

Click Cancel or press Esc to cancel the selection, close the dialog box, and return to the chart.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Stamps and Graphics

Stamps Preference Configuration Dialog Box


Chart Name Title
Chart Name Only

Select this option to use just the chart name as the title in the title stamp.


Doc Chart Name Title
Document: Chart Name

Select this option to use the document and the chart name as the title in the title stamp.


Pathname Title
Full Path Name

Select this option to use the full path name as the title in the title stamp.


Title Stamp Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Title Stamps dialog box

Use the Title Stamps dialog box to specify the format used for a title stamp.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Stamps and Graphics

Stamps Preference Configuration Dialog Box


Hier Number
Hierarchical (by symbol number)

Select this option and select a numbering system to use a hierarchical system for the page number stamp.


Flat Number
Flat (by printer page only)

Select this option to use a flat numbering system for the page number stamp.


Page Number Stamp Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Page Number Stamps dialog box

Use the Page Number Stamps dialog box to specify the format used for a page number stamp.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Stamp Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Stamps and Graphics


File Name Option
File Name

Enter the name of an existing file. Or select a name from the list that appears below. Use the scroll bar to view file names in the list.


File Type Option
List Files of Type

Use the drop-down list to select a file type. The list of file types that can be opened using WinFlow is extensible through the use of import filters. The currently supported file types are:

•	The file type for WinFlow charts is ".wfl" and ".wst"

•	The file type for a stand-alone chart is ".exe"

•	The file type for a symbol library is ".flb"

•	The file type for a text document is ".txt"


Directories

Use the list to select the directory for the file.


Drives

Use the drop-down list to select the drive for the file.


OK Open File
OK

Click OK or press Enter to close the dialog box and open the selected file.


Cancel Open
Cancel

Click Cancel or press Esc to cancel the selections, close the dialog box, and return to WinFlow without opening a file.


Open Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Open dialog box

Use the Open dialog box to open an existing WinFlow or text file.

Click the desired field or item to make a selection. Alternatively, press ALT+ the underlined letter to highlight a field. Press TAB to move from one field to the next and use the arrow keys to select items from a list.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Creating a Chart

Opening a Chart


Save Name
File Name

Enter the name for the file. Names of existing files are grayed in the list that appears below. Use the scroll bar to view file names in the list.


Save File Type
Save File as Type

Use the drop-down list to select a file type. The list of file types that can be saved using WinFlow is extensible through the use of export filters. The currently supported file types are:

•	The file type for WinFlow flowcharts is ".wfl"

•	The file type for comment text is ".txt"

•	The file type for WinFlow stationery is ".wst"

•	The file type for a stand-alone file is ".exe"

•	The file type for a symbol library file is ".flb"


OK Save
OK

Click OK or press Enter to close the dialog box and save the file.


Cancel Save
Cancel

Click Cancel or press Esc to cancel the selections, close the dialog box, and return to WinFlow without saving the file.


Save As Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Save As dialog box

Use the Save As dialog box to save a new WinFlow file, or to save an existing WinFlow file under a new name or format.

Click the desired field or item to make a selection. Alternatively, press ALT+ the underlined letter to highlight a field or press TAB to move from one field to the next and use the arrow keys to highlight items in a list.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Creating a Chart

Saving a Chart


Printer

Displays the name of the printer selected in the Print Setup dialog box.


Print Chart Options
Print Selection Options

Click an option to specify the charts, links, and comments to be printed.

Print Charts

Select this option to specify the charts and subcharts to be printed.

Top

Select this option to print only the top-level chart.

Selected

Select this option to print only the selected chart or subchart.

All

Select this option to print all charts or subcharts.


Print Comment Options
Print Selection Options

Click an option to specify the charts, links, and comments to be printed.

Print Comments

Select this option to specify the comments to be printed.

Top

Select this option to print only the comments on the top-level chart.

Selected

Select this option to print only the selected comments.

All

Select this option to print all comments.


Print Link Option
Print Selection Options

Click an option to specify the charts, links, and comments to be printed.

Print Link Icons

Select this option to print all link icons.


Print Quality

Use the drop-down list to choose the print quality from the available options.


Print Copies
Copies

Enter the number of copies to be printed.


Print Setup Button
Setup

Click this button to display the Print Setup dialog box.


Print Range Button
Range

Click this button to display the Print Range dialog box.


OK Print
OK

Click OK or press Enter to accept the displayed print options, close the dialog box, and print the chart.


Print Black and White

Select this option to print a black-and-white copy of the displayed chart. Any color element used in the chart is automatically converted to either black or white, depending upon its color density.


Printer File
Print To File

Select this option to print the contents of the outline to a file, instead of to the printer.


Collate Copies

Select this option to collate the pages when more than one copy is printed.


Page Print Range
Print Range

Select an option for the range of pages to be printed.

All

Select this option to print all pages of the outline.

Selection

Select this option to print only the selected part of the outline.

Pages

Select this option to specify the range of pages to be printed.

From

Enter the page number for the start of the range.

To

Enter the page number for the end of the range.


OK Print Outline
OK

Click OK or press Enter to accept the displayed print options, close the dialog box, and print the outline.


Cancel Outline
Cancel

Click Cancel or press Esc to cancel the selections, close the dialog box, and return to the outline.


Print Outline Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Print Outline dialog box

Use the Print Outline dialog box to specify the print quality, number of copies, and range options before printing an outline.

Click the desired field or item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one field to the next and use the arrow keys to select items from a list.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Print Setup Dialog Box

Printing an Outline

View Options


Print Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Print dialog box

Use the Print dialog box to specify the print quality, number of copies, range, and setup options before printing a chart.

Click the desired field or item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one field to the next and use the arrow keys to select items from a list.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also

Print Range Dialog Box

Print Setup Dialog Box

Printing a Chart

Printing an Outline


Select Printer
Printer

Click an option to specify the printer used for the setup.

Default Printer

Select this option to use the default printer. The name of the default printer is displayed below this option.

Specific Printer

Select this option to specify a printer from the drop-down list below the option. Use the list to choose from the list of available printers.


Select Orientation
Orientation

Click an option to specify the paper orientation.

Portrait

Select this option to use an orientation where the page width is less than its depth.

Landscape

Select this option to use an orientation where the page width is greater than its depth.


Select Paper
Paper

Click an option and specify either the paper size or its source.

Size

Use the drop-down list to choose the desired paper size from the available options.

Source

Use the drop-down list to choose the desired paper source from the available options.


Print Scale
Reduce or Enlarge

Enter a value in this field to reduce or enlarge the contents of the chart.

Note that the value entered in this field is used to scale the document to arrive at the new 100% size. This 100% size is used as the basis for any further scaling done using the scaling option available in the Print Options dialog box.


OK Print Setup
OK

Click OK or press Enter to accept the displayed print setup, close the dialog box, and return to the chart or the Print dialog box.


Cancel Print Setup
Cancel

Click Cancel or press Esc to cancel the selections, close the dialog box, and return to the chart or the Print dialog box.


Print Option Button
Options

Click this button to display the available print options in the Print Options dialog box.


Print Setup Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Print Setup dialog box

Use the Print Setup dialog box to select a printer, the page orientation, and paper size for a chart. In addition, use the dialog box to display the Print Options dialog box.

Click the desired field or item to make a selection. Alternatively, press ALT+ the underlined letter to highlight a field or press TAB to move from one field to the next and use the arrow keys to highlight items in a list.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Print Dialog Box

Print Range Dialog box

Printing a Chart

Printing an Outline


Select Font
Font

Select this option and use the list box to choose an available font. Use the scroll bar to view font names in the list.


Print Effect
Effects

Click an option to select a printing effect for the text.


Font Style

Select this option and use the list box to choose an available style for the text. Use the scroll bar to view style names in the list.


Font Size
Size

Select this option and use the list box to choose an available size for the text. Use the scroll bar to view sizes in the list.


Font Sample
Sample

This box displays text using the currently selected font, effect, style, and size.


Font Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Font dialog box

Use the Font dialog box to set the font, size, style, and color of text in a chart.

Click the desired field or item to make a selection. Alternatively, press Alt+ the underlined letter to highlight a field or press Tab to move from one field to the next and use the arrow keys to choose items from a selected list.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Buttons

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Text Attributes Palette

Text Menu

Text Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Text


Basic Colors

Select a basic color to use its values as the starting point for defining a custom color. Click the box with the color value that is closest to the desired value of the custom color, and then modify the values to create the custom color.

Each time a basic color is selected, the right half of the dialog box displays the values of the selected color: the scroller moves up or down to mark the density value of the selected color, the location indicator in the color plate moves to the location of the selected color, the numerical color values of hue, saturation, and luminosity and red, green , and blue are displayed in the appropriate fields, and the color and solid values are displayed in a separate box.


Custom Colors

Select a custom color to use its values as the starting point for defining a new custom color. Click the box with the color value that is closest to the desired value of the custom color, and then modify the values to create the custom color.

Each time a custom color is selected, the right half of the dialog box displays the values of the selected color: the scroller moves up or down to mark the density value of the selected color, the location indicator in the color plate moves to the location of the selected color, the numerical color values of hue, saturation, and luminosity and red, green , and blue are displayed in the appropriate fields, and the color and solid values are displayed in a separate box.


Define Custom Color
Define Custom Colors

Click this button to display the customization palette of the dialog box if it isn't already open.


Color Display
Color/Solid

This box displays a sample of the selected color as a color and as a solid.


HSL Values
Color Values

Hue

Enter a numerical value to set the hue for the custom color using the Hue-Saturation-Luminosity system for defining the color.

Sat

Enter a numerical value to set the saturation for the custom color using the Hue-Saturation-Luminosity system for defining the color.

Lum

Enter a numerical value to set the luminosity for the custom color using the Hue-Saturation-Luminosity system for defining the color.


RGB Values
Color Values

Red

Enter a numerical value for the red used in the custom color using the Red-Green-Blue system for defining the color.

Green

Enter a numerical value for the green used in the custom color, using the Red-Green-Blue system for defining the color.

Blue

Enter a numerical value for the blue used in the custom color, using the Red-Green-Blue system for defining the color.


Add Custom Color
Add to Custom Colors

Click this button to add the defined color to the Custom Color palette in the dialog box.


OK Custom Color
OK

Click OK or press Enter to validate the selections, close the dialog box, and return to the Color Editor dialog box.


Cancel Custom Color
Cancel

Click Cancel or press Esc to cancel the selections, close the dialog box, and return to the Color Editor dialog box.


Custom Color Palette
Color Palette

Click within the palette to locate the desired color within the displayed color spectrum. The color value for the selected location within the spectrum is displayed in the color value fields. Drag the scroller at the right edge of this palette to modify the density of the custom color.


Color Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Color dialog box

Use the Color dialog box to add or define a color for an existing color palette.

Click the desired field or item to make a selection or enter a value. Alternatively, press ALT+ the underlined letter to highlight a field. Press Tab to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Grid, Rulers and Color

Color Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Color Editor Dialog Box


All Symbols

Select an option to specify the preferences for all symbols.

Expand to Hold Typed Text

Select this option to make all symbols grow automatically to accommodate any text as it is entered.

Resize Symmetrically

Select this option to ensure symbols are always resized symmetrically.


New Symbols

Select this option to specify the preference for creating new symbols.

Insert into Line on Double-Click

Select this option to insert new symbols into lines by simply double-clicking.


Save Standards

Click this button to save the selections for use with all charts. If this button is not clicked, any changes made in the dialog box only affect the current chart.


Symbol Preferences Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Symbol Preference Configuration dialog box

Use the Symbol Preference Configuration dialog box to specify the configuration preferences for symbols.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

   See Also:

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Symbol Menu

Using Symbols


Chart Color
Chart

Click the paint bucket button to display a palette of available colors. Select a color to use it as the chart background color. The selected color is displayed in the field to the left of the button.


Comment Color
Comment

Click the paint bucket button to display a palette of available colors. Select a color to use it as the text color for comments. The selected color is displayed in the field to the left of the button.


Grid Color
Grid

Click the paint bucket button to display a palette of available colors. Select a color to use it as the grid color. The selected color is displayed in the field to the left of the button.


Edit Color Button
Edit Colors

Click this button to edit colors using the Color Editor dialog box.


Color Preferences Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Color Preference Configuration

Use the Colors Preference Configuration dialog box to specify the color preferences for charts.

Click the desired item or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Color Dialog Box

Color Editor Dialog Box

Grid, Rulers and Color


All Lines

Select the options for all lines in the flowchart.

Reroute to Best Face

Select this option to automatically attach all lines to the best face of a symbol.

Make Right Angles When Possible

Select this option to make all lines right-angled where possible.


New Lines

Select the options for new lines added to the flowchart.

Center on Symbol Face

Select this option to attach new lines to the center of a symbol's face or side.

Draw Arrows on All Segments

Select this option to draw arrows on all segments of a new line.


Line Preferences Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Line Preference Configuration

Use the Lines Preference Configuration dialog box to specify the configuration preferences for lines.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Arrowhead Editor Dialog Box

Buttons

Line Attributes Palette

Line Menu

Line Style Editor Dialog Box

Using Lines


Display Link Icons

Select this option to display icons for all links.


Select Actions
Double-Click on Symbol Border

Select the actions initiated when a symbol border is double-clicked.

Opens Linked Chart

Select this option to open linked charts when the symbol border is double-clicked.

Opens Linked Comment

Select this option to open linked comments when the symbol border is double-clicked.

Runs Linked Application

Select this option to run linked applications when the symbol border is double-clicked.

Runs Linked Plug-In

Select this option to run linked Plug-Ins when the symbol border is double-clicked.


Link Preferences Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Link Preference Configuration

Use the Links Preference Configuration dialog box to specify the configuration preferences for links.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Buttons

Link Menu

Using Links


Date Options
Date

Choose a date format from the drop-down list. The selected format is used each time a date stamp is placed on a chart.

Update on Save

Select this option to update the date stamp each time the chart is saved. If this option isn't selected the date value used is the date on which the stamp was originally placed.


Time Options
Time

Choose a time format from the drop-down list. The selected format is used each time a time stamp is placed on a chart.


Title Options
Title

Choose a title format from the drop-down list. The selected format is used each time a title stamp is placed on a chart.


Page Number Options
Page Number

Select an option for the page numbering system used.

Hierarchical

Select this option to use a hierarchical numbering system based on the symbol number.

Style

Choose a numbering format from the drop-down list. The selected format is used for hierarchical page number stamps.

Flat

Select this option to use a flat numbering system based on the printer page number.


Stamp Preferences Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Stamp Preference Configuration

Use the Stamps Preference Configuration dialog box to specify the configuration preferences for stamps.

Click the desired field or item or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one field to the next and use the arrow keys to highlight items in a list.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Background & Repeating Elements

Stamps and Graphics


H Align Pref
Horizontal Alignment

Select the desired options for the horizontal alignment of text within symbols and on lines.

Symbols

Select an option-Left, Center, or Right-to align text horizontally within symbols.

Lines

 Select an option-Left, Center, or Right-to align text horizontally on lines.


V Align Pref
Vertical Alignment

Select the desired options for the vertical alignment of text within symbols and on lines.

Symbols

Select an option-Top, Center, or Bottom-to align text vertically within symbols.

Lines

Select an option-Top, Center, or Bottom-to align text vertically on lines.


Text Preferences Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Text Preference Configuration

Use the Text Preference Configuration dialog box to specify the configuration preferences for text.

Click the desired item to make a selection. Alternatively, press TAB to move from one section to the next and use the arrow keys to select options within a section.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Font Dialog Box

Symbol Configuration Dialog Box

Text Attributes Palette

Using Text


Description Text
Symbol Description

Use the text box to modify the text description for the displayed symbol, as desired.


Symbol Description Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Symbol Description Configuration

Use the Symbol Description Configuration dialog box to specify the text description used for a symbol.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbol Menu

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Symbols


Text Box

Use the display box on the right to modify the text configuration for the symbol. Drag a selection handle to change the size and location of the text box.

As the text box within a symbol is modified, the horizontal and vertical inset and offset values change to display the current configuration.


Text Support
Supports Text

Select this option to enable text entry in a symbol.


Symbol Text Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Symbol Text Configuration

Use the Symbol Text Configuration dialog box to specify the text configuration for a symbol.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Symbol Menu

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Symbols

Using Text


Number Position

Select an option to specify the position of the number.

Inside Symbol

Select this option to constrain the number position to a rectangular area inside the symbol.

Outside Symbol

Select this option to constrain the number position to a rectangular area outside the symbol.

Either

Select this option to constrain the number position to a rectangular area that encloses the symbol.


Move Number

Click the number icon and drag it to the desired location.


Symbol Number Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Symbol Number Configuration

Use the Symbol Number Configuration dialog box to specify the location of the number used for a symbol.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbol Menu

Symbol Numbering Dialog Box

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Symbols


Change Size
Symbol Size

Use the display box to edit and display any changes. Drag the selection handles to change the size of the symbol as desired.


Resizing Characteristics

Select the resizing characteristics for a symbol. When a symbol is resized, it will used the specified characteristics.

Resizeable

Select this option to make the symbol resizeable on the chart.

Proportional

Select this option to make the symbol only proportionally resizeable on the chart.

Constant Curve

Select this option to keep the radius of the corner curve constant when a symbol is resized. When this option isn't selected, resizing a rounded-corner symbol changes the radius of its corners.


Edit Size

Select and option to specify the size to be edited.

Default

Select this option to edit the default size of the symbol. Editing the default changes the size of any subsequently placed symbol.

Current

Select this option to edit the current size of the symbol. Editing the current dimensions changes the size of the symbol in the open flowchart. The edited size is also used for new symbols placed in the open flowchart.

Frame

Select this option to edit the size of the invisible rectangular frame around the symbol. The invisible frame is used as the reference for line attachments. Edit the frame dimensions to make lines attach to a different part of the symbol.


Size Units
Units

Click an option to use it as the unit of measure for editing the size of the selected symbol.

Width

Enter a value in this field to directly edit the width of the symbol.

Height

Enter a value in this field to directly edit the height of the symbol.


Symbol Size Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Symbol Size Configuration

Use the Symbol Size Configuration dialog box to specify the resizing options for a symbol.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbol Menu

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Symbols


Face Edit
Face to Edit

Use the available options to select the face to be edited. The selected face is highlighted in the display box on the right.


Connections
Number of Connections

Select the number of connections for the face. The choices available are 0 to 6 and infinite.


Range

Enter a range for the calculated connections. The amount entered here is the percentage of the face used for the connections. A 50% range, for example, enables line connections across a distance that is half the length of the face.


Inset

Enter a value for the inset, if desired. The amount entered here is used as the inset for the connections. An inset is expressed as the hieght or width of the frame. A 50% inset, for example, sets the inset at the center.


Calculated Symbol Line Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Symbol Line Configuration (Calculated)

Use the Symbol Line Configuration dialog box to specify the configuration for lines attached to a symbol. The calculated option is used to calculate the connection points for a symbol. The display box on the right reflects any changes made to the configuration options.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbol Menu

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Lines

Using Symbols


Add Points

Click to add connection points to a desired face of the symbol.


Enter Coordinates

Enter values in the Horiz and Vert fields to specify the coordinates for connection points on the symbol.


Symbol Line Dialog Box
  WinFlow Dialog Boxes

Symbol Line Configuration

Use the Symbol Line Configuration dialog box to specify the configuration for lines attached to a symbol. The manual option is used to manually define the connection points for a symbol. The display box on the right reflects any changes.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press ALT+ the underlined letter to select it. Press TAB to move from one selection to the next.

To display help information for a specific item in the dialog box, click the item in the illustration below.

See Also:

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbol Menu

Symbol Preference Configuration Dialog Box

Using Lines

Using Symbols


Contents Command
Contents (Help Menu)

Choose this item to display the contents of the WinFlow Help system, overviews for using WinFlow and reference information that describes the functionality of the various interface elements.

As you look through Help, you can return to the Contents screen by clicking the Contents button in the Help window.


Search For Help Command
Search For Help on (Help Menu)

Choose this item to search for details related to topics on which you want more information.

To use the Search For Help On command, type the topic or select it from the list in the Search dialog box, and then click the Show Topics button to see related topics. To display a particular topic from the list of topics, select it and then click the Go To button.


Index Command
Index (Help Menu)

Displays a comprehensive index to information contained in the WinFlow Help system.

To see the entries for a listed topic, click the button for first letter of the word you want to look up, or press TAB to select the button and then press ENTER.


Help On Help Command
Using Help (Help Menu)

Choose this item to display instructions on using the Help system.

In addition to an introduction to the Help system, this command displays a section on how to complete tasks and the functionality of the various interface items found within the Help environment.


About WinFlow Command
About WinFlow (Help Menu)

Choose this item to display background and copyright information about the WinFlow application, including the version number, date of release, and contact addresses.


Help Menu
  WinFlow Menus

Help Menu

The Help menu includes standard Windows commands for online help.

Click the desired item to make a selection or press either the keyboard shortcut or the underlined letter to select it. Alternatively, use the arrow keys to move the highlight from one menu item to the next.

To display help information for a specific item, click the item in the illustration below.


Index A
WinFlow Index

A

Add Point Pointer

Adding

Application Links

Comments

Graphics

Lines

Pages

Plug-ins

Stamps

Subcharts

Symbols

Text

Align Button

Align Dialog Box

Application Link Button

Application Submenu

Arrow Pointer

Arrowhead Editor Dialog Box


Index B
WinFlow Index

B

Background & Repeating Elements

Bold Button

Bottom Align Button

Browse Mode Button

Browsing


Index C
WinFlow Index

C

Calculated Symbol Line Dialog Box

Chart Link Button

Chart Size & Title

Chart Size Dialog Box

Chart Submenu

Chart Title Dialog Box

Closing a Chart

Color Dialog Box

Color Editor Dialog Box

Color Preferences Dialog Box

Comment Link Button

Comment Submenu

Creating

Application Links

Chart

Comments

Lines

Plug-in Links

Subcharts

Symbol Libraries

Symbols

Text

Crossbeam Pointer

Crosshair Pointer

Curved Line Button


Index DE
WinFlow Index

D

Date Stamp Dialog Box

Decrease Size Button

Design and Development

Dialog Boxes

Displaying

Background Elements

Linked Items

Menubar

Open Windows

Outline

Toolbar

E

Edit Menu

Exchange Options

Exiting WinFlow


Index F
WinFlow Index

F

File Menu

Fill Color Button

Find & Replace Dialog Box

Find and Replace Submenu

Finding Text

Fit To Text Button

Font Dialog Box

Formatting

Lines

Symbols

Text

Freestanding Text


Index GHIJK
WinFlow Index

G

Graphics

Grid, Ruler, & Color

Grids and Rulers Dialog Box

H

Help Menu

Help Topics

Horizontal Center Button

Horizontal Flip Button

I

Increase Size Button

Italic Button

K

Keyboard Shortcuts


Index L
WinFlow Index

L

Layout and Format

Layout Menu

Left Align Button

Line Attributes Palette

Line Color Button

Line Menu

Line Preferences Dialog Box

Line Style Editor Dialog Box

Line Width Button

Lines

Link Menu

Link Navigation Dialog Box 2

Link Navigation Dialog Box

Link Preferences Dialog Box


Index O
WinFlow Index

O

Open Dialog Box

Open Hand Pointer

Open Window Display

Opening a Chart

Opening Linked Items

Outline Output

Outline View

Output and Exchange


Index MN
WinFlow Index

M

MacFlow Chart Display

Menubar Display

Menus

Modes

Move Handle Pointer

Move Object Pointer


Index PQ
WinFlow Index

P

Page Number Stamp Dialog Box

Page Print Order

Palette, Toolbar & View Options

Palettes Submenu

Palettes

Paste As Submenu

Plugin Link Button

Plugin Submenu

Pointers

Pointing Hand Pointer

Preferences

Print Dialog Box

Print Outline Dialog Box

Print Range Dialog Box

Print Setup Dialog Box

Printing a Chart

Printing an Outline


Index R
WinFlow Index

R

Remove Point Pointer

Replacing Text

Right Align Button

Right Angle Button

Rotate Button

Ruler Display


Index S
WinFlow Index

S

Save As Dialog Box

Saving a Chart

Searching Text

Select Line Pointer

Select Number Pointer

Select Submenu

Select Symbol Pointer

Shadow Button

Shortcuts

Size and Title

Snap To Grid Button

Stamp Preferences Dialog Box

Stamps and Graphics

Stamps Submenu

Stand-alone Charts

Stationery Files

Symbol Attributes Palette

Symbol Description Dialog Box

Symbol Editor Edit Menu

Symbol Editor File Menu

Symbol Libraries

Symbol Line Dialog Box

Symbol Menu

Symbol Number Dialog Box

Symbol Preferences Dialog Box

Symbol Shadow Dialog Box

Symbol Size Dialog Box

Symbol Text Dialog Box

Symbols Palette

Symbols


Index T
WinFlow Index

T

Text Attributes Palette

Text Files

Text Menu

Text Mode Button

Text Preferences Dialog Box

Text Searches

Time Stamp Dialog Box

Title Stamp Dialog Box

Toolbar Display

Top Align Button


Index U
WinFlow Index

U

Underline Button

Using

 Application Links

Comments

Graphics

Lines

Modes

Plug-ins

Subcharts

Symbol Libraries

Symbols

Text


Index VWXYZ
WinFlow Index

V

Vertical Center Button

Vertical Flip Button

View Options

W

Window Displays

Window Menu