5.2 WorkBench v5

WorkBench v5 is a fully featured application for programming and controlling the

NextMove PCI. The main WorkBench window contains a menu system, the Toolbox and other toolbars. Many functions can be accessed from the menu or by clicking a button - use whichever you prefer. Most buttons include a ‘tool-tip’; hold the mouse pointer over the button (don’t click) and its description will appear.

5.2.1 Help file

WorkBench v5 includes a comprehensive help file that contains information about every MintMT keyword, how to use WorkBench and background information on motion control topics. The help file can be displayed at any time by pressing F1. On the left of the help window, the Contents tab shows the tree structure of the help file; each book contains a

number of topics . The Index tab provides an alphabetic list of all topics in the file, and

allows you to search for them by name. The Search tab allows you to search for words or phrases appearing anywhere in the help file. Many words and phrases are underlined and highlighted with a color (normally blue) to show that they are links. Just click on the link to go to an associated keyword. Most keyword topics begin with a list of relevant See Also links.

Figure 10 - The WorkBench help file

For help on using WorkBench v5, click the Contents tab, then click the small plus sign beside the WorkBench v5 book icon. Double click a topic name to display it.

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