Chapter 1 - Getting Started

C:\ProgramData\Softree\SoftreeOptimal

It is possible to change this folder, so we will refer to it as <Defaults and Layouts> in the examples
below. A folder containing training specific files has also been added to this location:

<Defaults and Layouts>\

Tutorial Units
Most examples in this tutorial are in Imperial units (feet). To correctly follow the examples, ensure
Imperial (feet) units are enabled in the Module | Setup dialogue box.

Conventions
• The following conventions are used throughout the manual:

o Menu functions are delimited by a line “”. FileOpen means to click on File in the
menu bar and then select Open from the drop-down menu.

o Dialogue box control (like buttons) and heading names are italicized.

o The symbols “< >” contain keyboard functions. For example, < shift-enter> means:
hold down the Shift key and press the Enter key.

o File names and path names are bold.

Screen Layout Facts

Screen layouts are small files that save display options. Many of the examples in this training
manual include a step to retrieve a screen layout; retrieving a screen layout will changes multiple
view options in one quick step.

The screen layout drop-down control can be found in the Standard toolbar in all modules (Figure
1-1 : Accessing Screen Layouts below).

Figure 1-1 : Accessing Screen Layouts

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