Xerox ElixirViewer User Guide

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ElixirViewer
User Guide
June 1999
Version 4.00
Elixir Technologies Corporation P.O. Box 1559 Ojai, CA 93024
Copyright © 1999 by Elixir Technologies Corporation. All rights reserved.
June 1999 Version 4.00 Printed in the United States of America
Trademarks and Service Marks/Company: Elixir/Elixir Technologies Corporation
HP, LaserJet+/Hewlett Packard Company IBM, Personal Computer, AT, AFP, and all other IBM products mentioned in this publication are trademarks of International Business Machines. MS-DOS, Windows/Microsoft Corporation Xerox®, 2700, 3700, 4045, 4050, 4075, 4135, 4235, 4650, 4700, 4850, 4890, 8700, 8790, 9700, 9790, XES, UDK, FRM, FSL, and all Xerox products men­tioned in this publication are trademarks of Xerox Corporation.
All other product names and trade names used herein are trademarks of their respective owners.
Copyright protection claimed includes all forms and matters of copyrightable material and information now allowed by statutory or judicial law or hereinafter granted, including without limitation, material gener­ated from the software programs which is displayed on the screen such as icons, screen display looks, etc.
Changes are periodically made to this document. Changes, technical inaccuracies, and typographic er­rors will be corrected in subsequent editions.
Table of contents
1. Introduction 1-1
ElixirViewer Overview 1-1 Elixir Transformation Suite overview 1-2
Transformation Suite for LCDS 1-2 Transformation Suite For Metacode 1-2 Transformation Suite for AFP 1-3 Output Options 1-3
Customer support 1-4
Elixir Web site support 1-5 Elixir training 1-5 Hardware and software requirements 1-6
Hardware 1-6
Software 1-7 Who should use this guide 1-7 Conventions 1-7
Display conventions 1-7
Typographical conventions 1-8
Mouse operations 1-9 On-line Help 1-10 Using Online documentation 1-12
Accessing online guides 1-12
Navigating in online guides 1-14
Word find 1-14 Page scrolling 1-15
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Zoom in/out 1-15
Printing online guides 1-16 Organization of this guide 1-16 Using ElixirViewer with an Elixir Desktop 1-17 Before installing 1-17 Release notes 1-18 Product Registration 1-18
Elixir Product Registration screen 1-19
Using the internet 1-19
Registering as a new customer via
the internet 1-20
Downloading via the internet to a
non-Elixir PC 1-21
Contacting Elixir (no internet
connection) 1-22
Soft key customers running Win-
dows for Workgroups 3.1 or 3.11 1-23 Installation 1-23
Installing Elixir applications 1-24
Full installation 1-25
Custom installation 1-26
Adding applications 1-27
Adding newly licensed applications 1-27 Checking installation 1-28
Windows 95 and NT 1-28
Windows 3.x 1-28 Starting ElixirViewer 1-28 Exiting ElixirViewer 1-28 Notes and Cautions 1-28
2. ElixirViewer basics 2-1
ElixirViewer window features 2-1 ElixirViewer menu bar 2-1
File 2-1
Open Form (F8) 2-2
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Open Datafile (F9) 2-2 Open GDF Document (F10)
2-2 Open MET Document(F11) 2-2 Open AFP Document (F12) 2-2 Close View 2-2 Preferences 2-2 Print (<Ctrl> + <P>) 2-4 Exit (<Alt> + <F4>) 2-4 (Numbered entries) 2-4
Window 2-4 Help 2-5
Work area menu bar 2-5
Search 2-5 Preferences 2-6
Toolbar 2-7
3. Viewing and printing files 3-1
Preparing files for viewing 3-1 Viewing form files 3-1 Viewing Elixir document files 3-2 Viewing generic document format files 3-2
Displaying TrueType fonts while
viewing GDF 3-2 Viewing metacode files 3-3 Viewing AFP files 3-3 Printing a file 3-4 Running ElixirViewer on a command line 3-5
Printing parameters at the com-
mand line 3-7
4. Searching basics 4-1
Creating search strings 4-1
Wildcards 4-1
Quote-enclosed phrases 4-2
Logical operators 4-2
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Performing text searches 4-3 Navigating through searches 4-3 Searching notes 4-3
Highlighting searches 4-3 Metacode searches 4-4
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1. Introduction
ElixirViewer, a component of the Elixir Transformation Suite, is Elixir's viewing system for Xerox DJDE Line Conditioned Data Stream (LCDS), metacode, and AFP format print files. When used in conjunction with an Elixir Desktop product, ElixirViewer allows you to retrieve and view any part of your print file in seconds. ElixirViewer's full-text and search facility rapidly lo­cates any text string in any portion of your document.
ElixirViewer Overview
ElixirViewer contains a powerful full-text search en­gine that allows you to search for any text in line data or metacode files, and displays any page containing the search text in seconds. ElixirViewer also makes it easy to proof print these pages.
Typical ElixirViewer applications include:
customer service applications requiring rapid document retrieval
fiche and COM replacement proofing your print data job on a PC instead of a
Xerox production printer
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Elixir Transformation Suite overview
Elixir Transformation Suite consists of three Transfor­mation Suite products and the ElixirViewer. You may also purchase various output options according to your system needs.
Transformation Suite for LCDS
Elixir's Transformation Suite For LCDS transforms DJDE-enhanced line data files (created for Xerox cen­tralized printers) into other formats that you can view in PC-based environments or print on printers sup­porting alternate data streams.
The base Transformation Suite for LCDS transforms the data streams into Elixir's Generic Document For­mat (.GDF) - a viewable format intended for use with the ElixirViewer.
See the Transformation Suite User Guide for more information.
Transformation Suite For Metacode
Elixir Technologies' Transformation Suite For Meta­code prepares metacode files for viewing in PC-based environments.
ElixirViewer uses the metacode in its native format. No transformation is required for viewing. A transfor­mation step is recommended, however, to speed up display and paging functions.
The base Transformation Suite For Metacode gener­ates files for displaying metacode pages using Elixir­Viewer. The original metacode file is not modified in any way. It can also create a full-text index allowing you to search for, and display, specific text strings in your file.
See the Transformation Suite User Guide for more information.
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Transformation Suite for AFP
Elixir Technologies' Transformation Suite for AFP transforms AFP format files into other formats that you can view in PC-based environments or print on sup­ported printers.
After converting the AFP resources, you can
Note:
display native AFP files in ElixirViewer without trans­formation, however, no indexing is created for search functions.
ElixirViewer uses the AFP format file in its native for­mat. No transformation is required for viewing.
The base Transformation Suite for AFP generates files for displaying AFP pages using ElixirViewer. The original AFP file is not modified in any way. It can also create a full-text index allowing you to search for, and display, specific text strings in your file.
See the Transformation Suite User Guide for more information.
Output Options
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GDF Converter - transforms data streams into Elixir's Generic Document Format (GDF) for use with Elixir's ElixirViewer
PCL Converter - transforms data streams into HP PCL format (PCL) for use with PCL-compatible printers
PDF Converter - transforms data streams into Adobe's Acrobat format (.PDF) for use with Adobe's Acrobat Viewer
PS Converter - transforms your data streams into PostScript (PS) format for use with PostScript printers
VIPP Converter - transform data streams into Variable-data Intelligent PostScript Printware (.VIP) for use with VIPP-compatible printing sys­tems such as the DocuPrint
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Customer support
If you have purchased your Elixir product directly from Elixir Technologies then contact the support center for your region at the number listed below.
North and South America:
+1 805 641 5900 ext. 3
Asia Pacific +92 (0) 51 206182
Europe +420 2 2431 13877
The U.S.A. Elixir Customer Support Center provides telephone technical assistance for Elixir users Monday through Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time.
If you have any problems running or using Elixir Print­Driver or associated Elixir applications, contact the support center in your region for help. An Elixir prod­uct specialist will answer your call and ask for the fol­lowing information:
your name, organization, telephone number and address.
the name and version number of the Elixir application.
a complete description of the problem, including any error messages displayed on your monitor or printed at your printer.
You can contact Elixir support by accessing the Elixir World Wide Web page (and selecting [Contact Sup­port]) at http://www.elixir.com. Please complete the question form.
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Elixir Web site support
The Elixir Web site at http://www.elixir.com offers the following resources:
Raise a question for Elixir Support. Find answers in the list of Frequently Asked
Questions. Review the latest Tips and Techniques for in-
creasing productivity using Elixir software. Download new releases and the latest patches. View Release Notes for the latest available
features. Learn in the user newsgroup how others are us-
ing Elixir products. Sign up for an Elixir Learning Program.
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Elixir training
Elixir Technologies Corporation offers training for the full range of Windows-based products. For more in­formation, contact:
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Hardware and software requirements
The following section describes hardware and soft­ware requirements for running the Elixir Transforma­tion Suite.
Hardware
Recommended PC configuration: Pentium (or
100% compatible), with at least 133 MHz processor (or the fastest commercially available processor); 32 MB RAM, 500+ MB hard drive, one CD-ROM drive.
Additional requirements:
any monitor with driver software supporting Win­dows in VGA or SVGA
any Windows-compatible mouse.
Optional requirements
One of the following for communicating with Xerox printers:
any PC-to-mainframe or communications board that supports binary file transfers (such as IBM PC3270, IRMA FT/3270, or AS/400 PC communications packages)
any 9-track, 1600 or 6250 bpi tape drive (such as the Qualstar with the Overland TX-8 controller card).
One or more of the following peripheral devices:
Xerox production printer HP LaserJet IV or compatible PCL 4 printer
(HP PCL 4 is the format supported), or Post­Script compatible
CD-ROM Player
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Software
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Software requirements:
dows 98, or Windows NT 4.0 or later. While we make every effort to ensure the proper op-
eration of our software, some problems cannot be re­solved due to differences in the operating systems.
Who should use this guide
This guide is intended for users familiar with Windows and with Xerox printer operations.
Users should be familiar with PC peripherals and have access to reference manuals for PC software and hardware and for any printer(s) used.
Conventions
Most of the following conventions are the same or similar to Windows conventions.
Microsoft Windows 95, Win-
display conventions typographical conventions mouse operations
Display conventions
The Elixir Desktop, ElixirForm, ElixirFont and Elix­irImage all adhere to Microsoft Windows conventions for using menus, menu commands, dialog boxes, command buttons, icons and mouse. See your Win­dows manual for more information.
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Typographical conventions
The following typographical conventions are used throughout this guide and other Elixir product guides.
Keystrokes are shown enclosed in < > (angle brackets). For example:
<Enter> Key combinations are denoted by a plus sign be-
tween keys. For example: <Shift> + <F1> indicates to simultaneously press
the <Shift> and the <F1> keys. Menu titles are shown in
. Menu options are
bold
enclosed in [ ] (square brackets). For example: Select [New] from the
File
menu.
Commands, options, actions, and parameters that require description are shown in bold fol­lowed on the next line by the description. For ex­ample:
Delete
Deletes the selected files. Steps in a procedure are shown in numbered bold
paragraphs. For example:
1. At the prompt, enter the file name and extension.
Comments relating to a step (such as this para­graph) are shown in regular text following the bold paragraph.
Commands you enter at the DOS prompt are shown in larger text. Within DOS commands, variable names and keys you press are shown in italics. For example:
CD \ELIXIR <Enter>
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Mouse operations
You can perform most operations in Elixir applications by using the mouse. The terminology is similar to other Windows based applications.
Mouse operations are performed using the left or right mouse buttons, depending on the specific task.
The following mouse related terms are used in this guide:
click
to momentarily press and release the left mouse but­ton once. A right mouse button click is specified where necessary. For example,
Click on the right mouse button to finish entering text.
double-click
to click the left mouse button twice in rapid succession.
drag
to click and hold the mouse on an item and move the item with the mouse.
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drag and drop
to drag an item as above, then release the mouse but­ton, once the item is positioned over a the area. If the selected object is a file and the destination is a direc­tory, the file copies to the directory.
object
a selectable item on the screen.
open
to point and double-click on an icon -- the effect of this operation depends on the icon.
point
to move the mouse to position the screen pointer on an area of the screen.
select
to point to an object and click the mouse -- this usually highlights the object.
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On-line Help
<Alt>click
to hold down the <Alt> key while pressing the left mouse button -- this allows you to select a range of files in a window.
<Ctrl>click
to hold down the <Ctrl> key while pressing the left mouse button -- this allows you to select individual files from a group in a window.
<Shift>click
to hold down the <Shift> key while clicking the mouse
-- this allows you to select more than one object at a
time.
Elixir software uses the Microsoft Windows Help pro­gram to provide on-line Help for all functions.
For more information about Windows Help, select the [How to Use Help] option in the Help menu, or see your Microsoft Windows documentation.
The Help files included with your Elixir software in­clude graphics created using screen drivers with large fonts. If you use a screen driver with small fonts, the Help file graphics may not display clearly. For opti­mum graphics display, use a screen driver with large fonts.
You can display on-line Help in the following ways:
Bubble Help
Click on an icon with the right mouse button to view its properties (if applicable) or to display "bubble help." Bubble help is a short description of the icon function that displays in a bubble extending from the icon.
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Quick Help
Enable the quick function by selecting the quick help option in the Usage Switches (or Preferences -- for ElixirImage) dialog box. When you move the screen pointer over an icon on the screen, a short description of the icon function displays in the message area of the screen. During certain operations a message about the function you are performing also displays in the message area. To see these operational mes­sages, disable quick help.
Context sensitive Help
To use this function, click on an icon and press <F1>. If available, the appropriate Help topic displays. If no specific topic is available, the Help table of contents displays.
Help menu
Select [Help] from the top pull-down menu and choose one of the displayed topics.
Dialog box Help
Click on the [Help] button in a dialog box to view an associated Help topic. Under Windows 95 and Win­dows NT, right-click on a dialog box option to display an associated Help topic.
Help pop-ups and jumps
Within Help topic text, words or phrases underlined in green are pop-ups or jumps. When you click on a pop-up topic, a box displays within the current Help topic with additional information. When you click on a jump, a different, associated Help topic displays.
Help hypergraphics
Hypergraphics are special graphics within Help files that contain "hot spots". Hot spots are either pop-up topics or jumps. Hypergraphics in Elixir Help are most commonly dialog boxes with option hot spots (pop-up definitions), toolboxes with tool hot spots (topic jumps), and menus with option hot spots (topic jumps or pop-up definitions).
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Move the cursor over a hypergraphic until a hand dis­plays, then click on this hot spot to display a pop-up topic, or a "jump". To close a pop-up topic, click the mouse button. To return to the original Help topic from a jump, click on <Back> in the Help file menu.
Using Online documentation
This section describes how to use PDF online docu­mentation, including navigating through the online guides and printing the guides. Acrobat Reader is provided with the online documentation. Information about using the Acrobat Exchange program is in­cluded for users who have licenses for that program.
Accessing online guides
The PDF online documentation is copied to the drive:\Elixir\help\pdf directory during the installation. If you didn't choose to copy the PDF online documenta­tion during the installation, you can view a complete list of the files by clicking on the Windows [Start] but­ton and selecting Programs>Elixir Applications>Elixir PrintDriver for AFP. Once the application is launched, click on the Help menu and select Release Notes. Wordpad displays a current list of supporting docu­ments and the directories where they can be found on CD-ROM.
When the appropriate PDF file is accessed the Acro­bat Reader program is launched and the List of Online Guides is displayed. Click on a guide to view its table of contents and jump to individual chapters.
The following list of PDF files and associated docu­ment names are installed in the drive:\Elixir\help\pdf directory.
StartAFP.pdf - AFP Getting Started Guide StartXRX.pdf - Getting Started User Guide DeskAFP.pdf - Elixir Desktop and Converters for
AFP User Guide
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DeskXRX.pdf - ElixiSys Desktop User Guide FormAFP.pdf - ElixirForm User Guide FormXRX.pdf - ElixiForm User Guide FontAFP.pdf - ElixirFont User Guide FontXRX.pdf - ElixiFont User Guide ImageAFP.pdf - ElixirImage User Guide GraphXRX.pdf - ElixiGraphics User Guide PdAFP.pdf - Elixir PrintDriver for AFP User Guide PDXRX.pdf - Elixir PrintDriver User Guide PdNT.pdf - Elixir PrintDriver for NT User Guide PHXRX.pdf - PageHandler User Guide DTAG.pdf - DocuTag User Guide DMerge.pdf - DataMerge User Guide AppVIPP.pdf - Elixir AppBuilder for VIPP User
Guide AppAFP.pdf - Elixir AppBuilder for AFP User
Guide Transfmr.pdf - Elixir Transformer Suite User
Guide Viewer.pdf - ElixirViewer User Guide Elxscan.pdf - ElixiScan User Guide
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Navigating in online guides
After loading a PDF document in Acrobat Reader or Exchange program (as described above), you can navigate through the online guide by clicking on the following:
TOC chapter titles - jumps to the beginning of the chapter indicated.
[Next Page] or [Previous Page] in the Toolbar - jumps to the next or previous page of the online guide (alter­natively, you can use the <Page Up> and <Page Down> keys).
[Go Back] in the Toolbar - returns to your previous location.
[First Page] in the Toolbar - returns to the opening screen of the online guide.
Word find
This option finds a key word or phrase in the current document.
To use Word Find in a document:
1. Click on the [Find] icon in the Toolbar.
2. Enter the desired search text and click on [Find].
The Acrobat Find dialog box closes and the first occurrence of the text is highlighted.
3. To find more occurrences of the same text, click on the [Find] icon in the Toolbar and then click on [Find Again] in the Find dialog box.
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Page scrolling
You can move a document on the screen to view por­tions of it not visible in the window, or read a docu­ment which contains article threads by clicking the mouse to scroll through the document without using the scroll bar.
To move a document on the screen for viewing (func­tional only when the document displays wider than the document window):
1. Click on the [Hand] icon in the Toolbar.
2. Hold down the mouse button and drag the cursor in the desired direction.
To follow the flow of text in a document that contains article threads (automatic text flows):
1. Click on the [Hand] icon in the Toolbar.
2. If the document contains article threads, a “down” arrow displays on the Hand icon.
3. Position the hand-shaped cursor over a paragraph and click on the paragraph to begin reading.
4. Continue clicking to follow the flow of text.
Zoom in/out
To magnify the size of the page display, click on the Zoom icon in the Toolbar, then click in the Work area. Each click resizes the view by a factor of two.
To reduce the size of the page display, click on the Zoom icon in the Toolbar, then hold down the <Ctrl> key and click in the Work area.
You can also click on the [%] button at the bottom of the screen and select a zoom percentage from the pop-up list.
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Printing online guides
You can print individual chapters or an entire book to PostScript or HP printers:
1. Open the file.
2. Select File>Print.
The Print dialog box displays.
3. Select your printing options and click on [OK].
Organization of this guide
This user guide contains the following chapters: Chapter 1, "Introduction," provides an introduction to
ElixirViewer, describes the contents of this user guide and explains the installation process, as well as how to start and exit ElixirViewer.
Chapter 2, "ElixirViewer basics," describes the fea­tures you can access from the ElixirViewer main screen.
Chapter 3, "Viewing and printing files," details how to view and print Elixir-format (.ELX) forms, Elixir docu­ment (.DAT) files, metacode (.MET), AFP files, and/or generic document format (.GDF) files processed by a Transformation Suite.
Chapter 4, "Searching basics," describes how to cre­ate search strings, perform text searches and navi­gate through searches.
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Using ElixirViewer with an Elixir Desktop
If you already have an Elixir Desktop on your PC, please note the following:
Make sure you install the Elixir Transformation Suite on the same drive as your Desktop
Backup your .EXE and .DLL files before installing If you custom installed your Desktop on a drive
other than drive:\ELIXIR, replace drive:\ELIXIR with your custom program directory whenever you see drive:\ELIXIR mentioned in this guide
Before installing
Complete the software licensing process (See the "Product Registration" section).
If you plan to use the Elixir Transformation Suite with any other Elixir products, make sure you know the drive on which they are installed. This is the drive where you must install the Elixir Transformation Suite.
This guide covers 16 bit and 32 bit versions of the Transformation Suites. You will see differences such as tabs (32 bit) versus dialog boxes (16 bit).
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Release notes
Release notes appear at the beginning of the Elixir software install process, so that you can review each entry before performing the complete installation. Once the software is installed, release notes can be accessed from the Help menu of the application. Re­lease notes are formatted for viewing in Notepad or Wordpad. They have a txt file extension and are found in the drive:\ELIXIR \RELNOTES directory.
Product Registration
Elixir products no longer require ElixiKey hardware de­vices attached to your parallel port. Elixir products now utilize soft key technology. This new licensing process validates your license agreement with Elixir and places a file (password.epw if an Elixir customer, or License.dat if a Xerox customer) on your workstation.
Version 4.00 implements Elixir's new licensing proc­ess and discontinues use of the current hard keys. All customers must register/re-register software licen­se(s) by using the Elixir registration program provided with the software.
Each product installed is assigned to a specific pc. This pc number, your customer number, and pass­word are required. This information is provided when you purchase Elixir software or when you upgrade to version 4.00 of Elixir products.
If you are an Elixir customer, registration can be com­pleted automatically if you have an internet connection on your workstation. If you are a Xerox customer you must contact Xerox to register your products.
This section describes the registration process for those customers who have purchased their Elixir products form Elixir Technologies.
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The following scenarios describe the registration process for Elixir customers. Xerox Corporation will provide a separate document that describes register­ing your products with Xerox.
you are a new customer and will use Soft Key registration
you are an existing customer and will change to Soft Key registration
Elixir Product Registration screen
Make your selections according to your needs and go to the appropriate section for further procedures.
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Figure 2-1. Elixir Product Registration screen
Using the internet
You can register and download all registration files via the Elixir Product Registration program. There are two ways to register your products using the Internet:
down load the product registration file directly to the Elixir PC via the Internet (see "Registering as a new customer via the internet")
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download the product registration file to another machine and move it to the Elixir PC (see "Down­loading via the internet to a non-Elixir PC")
Registering as a new customer via the internet
You will receive a "Customer Activation Letter" with your product(s) ordered. The registration process should be completed before installing your software. The installation CD will launch and install the Registra­tion Program.
To install the registration program on your Elixir PC:
1. In the Software Registration screen, click on [Next].
2. Select the drive and click on [Next].
3. In the Start Registration Process screen, click on [Install].
The password file will be installed and your sys­tem configured.
To complete registration:
1. In the Elixir Product Registration "Welcome" screen, select [Next].
Your machine serial number displays.
2. Enter your customer number (from Activation Letter), then click on [Next].
3. Enter your password and the PC number you want to register, then click on [Next].
4. Select [Prepare and download my initial product license registration. This workstation or another pc is connected to the internet] from the Registration Option menu, then click on [Next].
5. In the Download Password screen, click on [Yes].
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The system displays your customer information and you must verify that it is correct.
6. When the screen displays the registration information, click on [Save]. You may also print this screen for reference or to send to Elixir.
The application installation process will begin, see the "Installation" section.
Downloading via the internet to a non-Elixir PC
You will receive a "Customer Activation Letter" with your product(s) ordered. The registration process should be completed before installing your software. The installation CD will launch and install the Registra­tion Program.
To install the registration program on your Elixir PC:
1. In the Software Registration screen, click on [Next].
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2. Select the drive and click on [Next].
3. In the Start Registration Process screen, click on [Install].
The password file will be installed and your sys­tem configured.
To complete registration:
1. In the Elixir Product Registration "Welcome" screen, select [Next].
Your machine serial number displays.
2. Enter your customer number (from Activation Letter), then click on [Next].
3. Enter your password and the PC number you want to register, then click on [Next].
4. Select [Prepare and download my initial product license registration. This workstation or another pc is connected to the internet]
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from the Registration Option menu, then click on [Next].
5. In the Download Password screen, click on [No].
6. In the How to Contact Elixir screen, click on [Print] and take the printout to the pc connected to the internet.
7. Access the Elixir Web site at http:\\www.elixir.com. and click on [Product Registration].
8. In the Customer Information screen, enter your Customer Number and Password, then click on [Submit Form].
9. In the Elixir Customer Menu, click on [Download a New License File].
10. In the Customer Information screen, enter your PC Number and Machine Serial Number, then click on [Submit Form].
11. In the Elixir Technologies screen, click on [Click here to download your password].
12. Save the password.epw file to diskette and copy it to your Elixir PC in the \ELIXIR directory.
The application installation process will begin, see the "Installation" section.
Contacting Elixir (no internet connection)
If you have no internet access at your site you must contact Elixir and provide the serial number of the pc where you will install the Elixir software. Elixir will pro­vide a registration file (password.epw) that you must copy to the Elixir pc.
Copy the password.epw file to \Elixir and start the installation.
Select [Prepare my initial product license registration. This workstation is not connected to the Internet] from the Registration Option menu, then click on [Next].
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The application installation process will begin, see the "Installation" section.
Soft key customers running Windows for Workgroups 3.1 or 3.11
Since Windows 3.1/3.11 does not have internet capa­bility, you must contact Elixir to obtain your password file. After installation of Elixir software, the installation program verifies that the operating system is 3.1 or
3.11, runs passwd16.exe, and provides your machine serial number.
To complete registration:
1. Enter your customer number, password and PC number, then print out a copy of this screen.
2. Fax, email, or mail Elixir the display printout. Elixir will generate a password.epw file and send it to you on diskette.
3. Load the password.epw file in the \ELIXIR directory.
The application installation process will begin, see the "Installation" section.
Installation
This section describes how to install Elixir software using the [Full] and [Custom] options. Installing addi­tional Elixir applications to an existing version is also explained.
Note: The software registration process must be com­pleted (See the "Product Registration" section).
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For information about starting Elixir applications after installation, refer to the "Introduction" chapter.
During installation, the log file, XWIN.log, is created in the drive:\Elixir directory. XWIN.log contains a list of all directories and files copied or created, including in­formation pertinent to the installation. It can be ac­cessed, using Notepad or Wordpad.
If you have any problems running Elixir software after installation, refer to the "Troubleshooting" section of the Elixir Getting Started Guide for more information.
Installing Elixir applications
Elixir provides a simple, interactive procedure for in­stalling Elixir applications.
During installation you can select [Full] or [Custom] installation.
Selecting a [Full] installs all Elixir applications and demonstration files on the same drive. If you have a previous version of Elixir software, this op­tion overwrites the existing version.
Selecting a [Custom] installation allows you to choose the Elixir applications and options (such as Elixir demonstration files) you want installed, as well as where you want certain options in­stalled. For example, You may want the PDF documentation in a different directory than the ap­plication.
You can also install Elixir program files (required to run Elixir), and data files (files that you create or files such as the Elixir demonstration files), in separate drives and directories.
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Full installation
INTRODUCTION
To begin installation: You can quit installation at any time, by pressing the
<Esc> key.
1. Close all active applications.
2. Insert the CD in your CD-ROM drive.
3. In the "Welcome" screen, click on [Next].
The Release Notes? screen displays.
4. Select [Read Release Notes Now] to display them in Wordpad (or Notepad), or click on [Next] to proceed with the installation.
The Product Selection screen displays.
5. Select the applications you want to install and click on [Next].
The Selected Products screen displays.
6. Verify the listed applications and click on [Next]. If you need to delete or add to the list, click on [Back] and reselect.
7. Verify your user information and click on [Next].
8. In the Select Install Type screen, select [Full] and click on [Next].
9. Select the drive on which you want Elixir software installed, then click on [Next].
10. Select the Programs Folder in which you want Elixir software installed (Elixir Applications is the default), then click on [Next].
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11. In the Backup Replaced Files screen, click on
12. In the Start Copying Files screen, click on
13. Once installation is complete, click on [Exit
Custom installation
To begin installation: You can quit installation at any time, by pressing the
<Esc> key.
1. Close all active applications.
2. Insert the CD in your CD-ROM drive.
[Yes], if you want to make back-up copies of all files replaced during installation and select the directory where the back-up files will be placed. Then click on [Next].
[Install].
Installation begins.
Installer].
3. In the "Welcome" screen, click on [Next].
The Release Notes? screen displays.
4. Select [Read Release Notes Now] to display them in Wordpad (or Notepad), or click on [Next] to proceed with the installation.
The Product Selection screen displays.
5. Select the applications you want to install and click on [Next].
The Selected Products screen displays.
6. Verify the listed applications and click on [Next]. If you need to delete or add to the list, click on [Back] and reselect.
7. Verify your user information and click on [Next].
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8. In the Select Install Type screen, select [Custom] and click on [Next].
9. In the Configuration Only? screen:
Selecting [Yes] allows you to load Configura­tion, Program, and Data files into any resi­dent directory.
Selecting [No] allows you to deselect options you do not wish installed.
10. Select the Programs Folder in which you want Elixir software installed (Elixir Applications is the default), then click on [Next].
11. In the Backup Replaced Files screen, click on [Yes], if you want to make back-up copies of all files replaced during installation and select the directory where the back-up files will be placed. Then click on [Next].
12. In the Start Copying Files screen, click on [Install].
Installation begins.
13. Once installation is complete, click on [Exit Installer].
Adding applications
If you did not install all of the Elixir options while per­forming the Custom installation procedure, you can do so at any time by following the steps described in the "Custom installation" section of this chapter.
Adding newly licensed applications
If you purchase additional Elixir products, Elixir will update your password file. You can access the Prod­uct Registration program from your program group and re-download your initial product registration pass­word file to activate your new products.
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Checking installation
To verify that ElixirViewer is installed correctly:
Windows 95 and NT
Click on the [Start] button in the Taskbar, select Pro­grams>Elixir Applications, then check that the Elixir-
Viewer icon displays.
Windows 3.x
Open Program Manager and check that the Elixir­Viewer icon displays in the Elixir Applications program group.
Starting ElixirViewer
To start ElixirViewer, click on the [Start] button and choosing Programs> Elixir Applications> ElixirViewer.
Exiting ElixirViewer
To exit ElixirViewer:
press <Alt> + <F4> select
File>Exit
double-click on the [Close] button (top left corner of the screen)
Notes and Cautions
GDF files and full-text indexes created by versions earlier than 3.40 cannot be read by this version. You must rerun GDF transformation and recreate full-text indexes.
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2. ElixirViewer basics
This chapter provides an overview of the features ac­cessible from ElixirViewer's main screen and de­scribes how to proof print your data files.
ElixirViewer window features
To view the ElixirViewer main screen, double-click on the ElixirViewer icon in the Elixir Applications program group.
The ElixirViewer window displays and contains, from right to left, top to bottom:
ElixirViewer menu bar Work area menu bar* Toolbar*
* These windows do not display until you open a file.
ElixirViewer menu bar
The ElixirViewer menu bar contains the File, Window, and Help menus.
Select a menu to display its options, then select an option from the pull-down menu.
File
The File menu contains the following options:
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Open Form (F8)
Select an existing Elixir format form (.ELX) to open in the Open Form dialog box that displays.
Open Datafile (F9)
Select an existing Elixir format document file (. DAT) to open in the Open Document dialog box that displays.
Open GDF Document (F10)
Select a generic document format file (.GDF - created with the Transformation Suite for LCDS) to open in the Open GDF Document dialog box that displays.
Open MET Document(F11)
Select a metacode file (.MET) to open from the Open MET Document dialog box that displays.
Open AFP Document (F12)
Select an existing AFP format file (. AFP) to open in the Open AFP Document dialog box that displays.
Close View
Closes the currently open file.
Preferences
The
Preferences
sub-menu contains the following
options:
Directories Setup
Select default directories for your resource files in the Resource Directories dialog box that displays.
The Resource Directories dialog box contains the fol­lowing options.
To display a directory browser, click on the file selec­tor button to the right of the text box. The appropriate directory browser dialog box displays.
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Forms Directory
Select/enter the directory for Elixir format forms. Default is drive:\ELIXIR\FORMS\ELIXIR\DEMO\.
Elixir Fonts Directory
Select/enter the directory for Elixir format fonts. Default is drive:\ELIXIR\FONTS\ELIXIR\.
Screen Fonts Directory
Select/enter the directory for screen fonts. De­fault is drive:\ELIXIR\FONTS\SCREEN\DEMO\.
Printer Fonts Directory
Select/enter the directory for your HP soft fonts. Default is drive:\ELIXIR\FONTS\PRINTER\.
Images Directory
Select/enter the directory for your images. De­fault is drive:\ELIXIR\PICS\PRINTER\.
Disable Loading of Images
Loads a file without loading the images contained in it.
Disable n-Up System
I need info for this.
AFP Formdef
Select/enter the Formdef file to view your AFP docu­ment file with in the Open AFP Formdef dialog box that displays.
Convert Resources Group
Selecting this option will cause extraction of AFP re­sources from an embedded resource group as follow:
Overlays will be converted to Elixir .ELX format Page Segments will be converted to Elixir .LP3
format. Character Sets and Code Pages will be converted
to Elixir Character Sets (C0xxxxxx.HDR) and Elixir Code Pages (T1xxxxxx.COD).
Form Definitions (Formdef) will be extracted as native AFP files and placed in the Elixir Input Jobs folder (default = \ELIXIR\JOBS\AFPIN).
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Print (<Ctrl> + <P>)
Select printing defaults in the Print dialog box that dis­plays. See the "Viewing and printing files" chapter for more information about printing and print options.
Exit (<Alt> + <F4>)
Closes the ElixirViewer window.
(Numbered entries)
Displays a list of previously opened files. Select an entry to open the file.
Window
The Window menu contains the following options:
Cascade
Arranges all open files overlapping so that each title bar is visible
Tile Vertical
Arranges all open files vertically.
Tile Horizontal
Arranges all open files horizontally.
Arrange Icons
Arranges all icons within a window.
(Numbered entries)
Displays a list of currently open files. Select an entry to open the file.
Help
The Help menu contains the following options:
Contents (F1)
For future implementation.
How to Use Help
For future implementation.
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About
Displays the version of ElixirViewer you are running, as well as product license information.
Work area menu bar
The Work area menu bar contains the Search and Preferences menus.
Select a menu to display its options, then select an option from the pull-down menu.
Search
The Search menu contains the following options:
Search (<Ctrl> + <S>)
Performs searches on queries entered into the search text box on the Toolbar. Retrieved text displays high­lighted on-screen.
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Find prev (<Ctrl> + <D>)
Displays the search string that is closer to the begin­ning of the document than the current search string.
Find next (<Ctrl> + <G>)
Displays the search string that is closer to the end of the document than the current search string.
Clear (<Ctrl> + <L>)
Clears the screen of highlights from previous searches.
Options
Select a search option from the Search Options dia­log box that display: [Highlight All Matches on Page] or [Search Whole Word Only].
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page
goto
goto
goto
Preferences
Toolbar
The
Preferences
menu contains the following
options:
Load Prefs
For future implementation.
Save Prefs
For future implementation.
Directories Setup
Select default directories for your resource files in the Resource Directories dialog box that displays. Any settings apply only to the current file.
See the "ElixirViewer main menu bar" section for more information on the Resource Directories dialog box.
AFP Formdef
Select/enter the Formdef file to view your AFP docu­ment file with in the Open AFP Formdef dialog box that displays.
Toolbar options may or may not display, depending on the open file's type and/or it print options.
The Toolbar displays across the top of the Work Area and includes the following:
Search text box
prev
previous field
Search
next field
next
page
clear
up
page
down
rotate
page
print
Toolbar
GoTo Prev
Displays the search page that is closer to the begin­ning of the document than the current search page.
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zoom
in/out
exit
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Previous Field
Displays the search field that is closer to the beginning of the document than the current search field.
Search
Performs full-text searches throughout the file created by the Transformation Suite.
Enter the desired query in the [Search] text box (far left), then click on the Search icon. If valid, the result­ing search string displays.
For more information on performing searches, see the "Searching basics" chapter.
Next Field
Displays the search field that is closer to the end of the document than the current search field.
GoTo Next
Displays the search page that is closer to the end of the document than the current search page.
Clear
Removes the on-screen highlight from the current search string. After you clear the current search string, you can enter another.
For more information on performing searches, see the "Searching basics" chapter.
GoTo Page
Enter the page number to jump to in the Page Num­ber dialog box that displays. Options in this dialog box may or may not display, depending on whether or not the current search session is active.
The Page Number dialog box contains the following options:
Document
Enter a page number in the text box, then click on [OK] to jump toa specific page in the document.
Current SEARCH Session
Enter a page number in the text box, then click on [OK] to jump to a specific page in the current search session.
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Page Up
Jumps to the previous page in the file.
Page Down
Jumps to the next page in the file.
Turn Page Side (not shown)
Switches between the front and back of a duplex .GDF or .DAT file. Greyed-out when a document is simplex.
Rotate Page
Rotates the displaying page 90o clockwise each time you click on the icon (up to a 360o rotation). The se­lected rotation also applies to printed pages.
Print
Select default printing information in the Print dialog box that displays. See the "Viewing and printing files" chapter for more information on printing and setting the print options.
Zoom In/Out
To zoom in (magnify) on an area of the form, click on the [+] button on the right side of the Zoom icon. The highest magnification is [8x].
To zoom out (reduce the magnification) of an area of the form, click on the [-] button on the left side of the Zoom icon. The lowest reduction is [-8x].
You can also use the <+> and <-> keys on the nu­meric keyboard to zoom in and out.
Exit
Closes the open file and hides the Toolbar.
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3. Viewing and printing
This chapter describes how to use the ElixirViewer to view and print Elixir-format (ELX) forms, Elixir docu­ment (.DAT) files, metacode (MET), and AFP files, as well as the generic document (GDF).
Preparing files for viewing
To view Xerox Line Data, metacode, or AFP files us­ing ElixirViewer, you must have all resources con­verted to Elixir format. You can convert font files to Screen font format or Elixir format.
See the Elixir Desktop and Converters for Xerox User
Guide or the Elixir Desktop and Converters for AFP User Guide for detailed information on converting
resources.
files
Viewing form files
To view an Elixir-format (.ELX) form file:
1. Select File>Open Form.
The Open Form dialog box displays.
2. Select the form to load, then click on [OK].
The selected form displays.
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Viewing Elixir document files
To view an Elixir document file (.DAT):
1. Select File>Open Datafile.
The Open Document dialog box displays.
2. Select the .DAT file to load, then click on [OK].
The selected file displays.
Viewing generic document format files
To view a generic document format file:
1. Select File>open GDF Document.
The Open GDF dialog box displays.
2. Select the GDF file to load, then click on [OK].
The selected file displays.
Displaying TrueType fonts while viewing GDF
To display TrueType fonts:
1. Close the ElixirViewer.
2. Using a text editor (such as WordPad), open
drive:
\elixir\desktop\system\elxview.ini and
change:
_DisplayTrueType=0 to _DisplayTrueType=1
3. Set up the font mappings by editing
drive:
\elixir\psstash\psfont.map.
4. Add the section heading [Elixir to TT] and create a table of font mappings using the following syntax:
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Elixifontname = Truetype font name, point size, weight (normal=0, bold=1)
Example:
[Elixir to TT] P06BOB=Courier,18,1 PR118A=TimesNewRoman,18,0 P07TXP=Courier,7,0 AF29JP=Arial,9,0
5. Restart the Elixir Viewer and load the GDF file.
Viewing metacode files
To view a metacode file:
1. Select File>Open MET Document.
The Open Metacode dialog box displays.
2. Select the MET file to load, then click on [OK].
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The selected file displays.
Viewing AFP files
To view an AFP file:
1. Select File>Open AFP Document.
The Open AFP dialog box displays.
2. Select the AFP file to load, then click on [OK].
The selected file displays.
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Printing a file
To print your file, select File>Print. The Print dialog box displays.
Options in this dialog box may or may not display, de­pending on the print driver selected.
The Print dialog box contains the following options:
Printer
ElixirViewer supports proof printing to HP LaserJet printers, as well as any other printers compatible with the HP PCL 4 format.
Note: For PCL 4 printers, the 1/4" outer margins of your page will not print. For accurate positioning, shift the print image on the page using the [Page Shift] option.
Orientation
Select the orientation of the current page : [Portrait] or [Landscape]. If you are printing a range of pages that are of mixed orientation, select the orientation of the first page in the range. ElixirViewer automatically changes the orientation when necessary.
Page Shift
Enter the number of dots to shift your printer output:
[Xshift] - image moves horizontally [Yshift] - image moves vertically
Use a negative shift value to shift the print output to the left or up; and a positive value to shift your print output right or down.
Copies
Enter the number of copies to print.
Print to File
Prints your output to a file for proof printing. Enter the path and file name in the Print to File dialog box that displays when you click on [OK].
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Print Fonts as Graphics
Rasterizes fonts as graphics. Printing fonts as graph­ics requires less printer memory and can speed up printing time. To use this option, you must have fonts in Elixir generic format (.HDR) on your PC.
Load Fonts
Select the soft font disposition for Elixir-generic (raster) fonts in use on a form:
[Always] - downloads fonts every time you print; downloaded fonts are cleared from the printer's memory when the printer is turned off or reset
[Once] - downloads fonts as soft fonts on the printer; fonts are identified by an index number, and are managed and accessed through the [Print Manager] option in Windows
[Never] - uses the soft fonts previously down­loaded to your printer; fonts are referenced by in­dex numbers and no new fonts are downloaded
If you select [Once] or [Never], you should use the same font list. If you use a different font list, the index number may represent a different font.
Page From
Enter a printing page range.
All Pages
Prints all pages in the file.
Running ElixirViewer on a command line
You can call the ElixirViewer via command line using the following syntax:
PWV drive:\path\filename.ext [/PAGE:n] [/ZOOM:n] [/CLOSE] [/PRINT] [/EXIT]
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drive:\path\filename.ext
Enter the full name of the file including the drive, path, file name and extension. Extension must be .DAT, .ELX, .GDF .AFP, or .MET for automatic type detec­tion. You must always specify the file name except when you use the /EXIT parameter.
/PAGE:n
Optional parameter for specifying the page number to display.
/ZOOM:n
Optional parameter for specifying the zoom level: [-8,
-4, -2, 1, 2, 4, 8].
/CLOSE
Closes the specified file but leaves the current Elixir­Viewer session active.
/PRINT
Prints the specified file. When you use this parame­ter, the Print dialog box displays. Select your options, then click on [OK] to continue printing.
Note: See the next section for PRINT parameters.
/EXIT
Shuts down ElixirViewer. For example, the following sample command line acti-
vates ElixirViewer and opens the file SAMPLE.GDF at page 10 with a zoom level of 2.
PWV C:\ELIXIR\DATA\ELIXIR\SAMPLE.GDF /PAGE:10 /ZOOM:2
The following example activates ElixirViewer and prints the file SAMPLE.GDF.
PWV C:\ELIXIR\DATA\ELIXIR\SAMPLE.GDF /PRINT
Printing parameters at the command line
The following print parameters are available at the command line:
/PNAME:printername
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/PPORT: (printerport, usually LPT1:) /PORIENT: (print orientation,such as Portrait) /PFROM: (enter page number) /PTO: (enter page number) /PSIZE: (page size, such as Letter) /PXSHIFT: (xshift number) /PYSHIFT: (yshift number) /PCOPIES: (number of copies) /PGRAPHICS: (yes/no - yes = print fonts as graphics) /PLOADFONTS: (1=always, 2=once, 3=never )
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4. Searching basics
This chapter describes how to create search strings, and how to perform and navigate through searches.
Note that you can only perform a search if you created a full-text index when you ran the file through a Trans­formation Suite. See your Elixir Transformation Suite User Guide for more information.
Creating search strings
When you have processed your file(s) using a Trans­formation Suite, use ElixirViewer's text search feature to quickly display any page or pages that contain spe­cific text strings. Valid search strings include:
wildcards quote-enclosed phrases logical operators
Wildcards
ElixirViewer supports many of the DOS wildcards in­cluding the following:
The ? wildcard
Use ? to match any single character in any position in a word. You can use ? as many times as you like in a single word. You can also use it two or more times consecutively.
The * wildcard
Use * to match one or more characters in any posi­tion in a word. You can use * as many times as you want in a single word, but not consecutively.
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horse, hoarse, hearse
indicated
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Quote-enclosed phrases
Multiple-word phrases must be enclosed in quotes.
Logical operators
Use logical operators to expand or restrict your search, for example: "commas", "and", "or".
The following table provides a list of the operators that you can use to perform searches, as well as exam­ples for each search. Search strings are not case-sensitive.
Operator Query Result
? c?t
comput? comput??
* comp*
comput*
cat, cot, cut compute computer, computed
computer, computed computer, computed, computation
h*rse
" "
"John Doe" John Doe
, Doe, John contains at least one
of the words sepa­rated by a comma
and John and Doe contains all words
indicated
or
John or Doe contains at least one
of the words
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Performing text searches
To perform a search:
1. Enter the desired search string into the search text box in the Toolbar.
See "Creating search strings" for more information.
2. Click on the Search icon in the Toolbar.
If the search string is valid, the desired text is highlighted on your screen.
3. Click on the button to the right of the search text box in the Toolbar to display a list of previous searches performed during the current search session (if valid).
To perform another search, repeat this process.
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Navigating through searches
You can navigate through your document using op­tions in the Search menu and in the Toolbar. For more information on Toolbar options and details on how to navigate through your search, see the "Elixir­Viewer basics" chapter.
Searching notes
Highlighting searches
During a search, ElixirViewer only highlights single words. Phrases, multiple words and Boolean search hits are not highlighted. However, ElixirViewer moves to the correct page when any of the above searches are performed and hits are found.
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Metacode searches
Due to the fragmented nature of text in some meta­code files, ElixirViewer's search engine may not find certain text strings that appear in the viewable page. If you have trouble locating a text string that you know is in the document, try searching on a smaller portion of the string. Future releases of ElixirViewer will pro­vide enhanced searching capabilities.
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Index
A
Acrobat Reader, docu­mentation, 1-12 AFP files
preparing, 3-1 printing, 3-4 viewing, 3-3
arrange Icons, 2-4
B
basics, 2-1 before installing, 1-17 Bubble Help, 1-10
C
cascade, 2-4 checking installation, 1-28 clear, 2-8 clear search, 2-5 close view, 2-2 command line, running ElixirViewer, 3-5 Context sensitive Help, 1-11 conventions, 1-7
display, 1-7 mouse, 1-9
typographical, 1-8 copies (print), 3-4 creating search strings, 4-1 current SEARCH ses­sion, 2-8 customer support, 1-4
D
DAT files
preparing, 3-1 printing, 3-4 viewing, 3-2
default installation
first time, 1-24
Desktop
installation, 1-23 Dialog box Help, 1-11 directories setup, 2-2 directory settings, 2-6 disable loading of im­ages, 2-3 document (page num­ber), 2-8 documentation
accessing, 1-12
Acrobat Reader,
1-12
directory, 1-12
navigating, 1-14
printing, 1-16
scrolling, 1-15
using, 1-12
word find, 1-14
zoom in/out, 1-15
E
Elixir applications
conventions, 1-7
Help, 1-10 Elixir training, 1-5 Elixir Transformation Suite overview, 1-2
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INDEX
Elixir Web site support, 1-5 ElixirViewer
and the Desktop, 1-17 basics, 2-1 exiting, 1-28 from command line, 3-5 menu bar, 2-1 overview, 1-1 printing files, 3-4 starting, 1-28 window features, 2-1
exit
ElixirViewer, 1-28, 2-4 file, 2-9 Toolbar, 2-9
exiting, 1-28
F
file menu
close view, 2-2 Exit, 2-4 open AFP docu­ment, 2-2 open datafile, 2-2 open form, 2-2 open GDF docu­ment, 2-2 open MET docu­ment, 2-2 preferences, 2-2 print, 2-4
files
preparing, 3-1 printing, 3-4
viewing, 3-1 find next, 2-5 find prev, 2-5 form files, viewing, 3-1
GDF files
printing, 3-4
viewing, 3-2 GoTo next, 2-7 GoTo Page, 2-8 GoTo prev, 2-7
H
hardware, 1-6 help, 1-4 Help, on-line, 1-10 Help hypergraphics, 1-12 Help menu, 1-11 help menu
about, 2-5
contents, 2-5
how to use help, 2-5 Help pop-ups and jumps, 1-11 highlighting searches, 4-3
I
installation
before installing,
1-17
checking, 1-28
custom, 1-26
default, 1-24, 1-26
first time installation,
1-24
L
licensing software, 1-18 load fonts, 3-5 load prefs, 2-6 logical operators, 4-2
M
G
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main screen, 2-1 menu bar, 2-1
file menu, 2-1 window menu, 2-4
MET files
preparing, 3-1 printing, 3-4
viewing, 3-3 metacode searches, 4-4 mouse, 1-9
N
navigating through searches, 4-3 next field, 2-7
O
on-line documentation
accessing, 1-12
Acrobat Reader,
1-12
directory, 1-12
navigating, 1-14
printing, 1-16
scrolling, 1-15
using, 1-12
zoom in/out, 1-15 open
AFP document, 2-2
datafile, 2-2
form, 2-2
GDF document, 2-2
MET document, 2-2 orientation, 3-4 output options, 1-3
P
page shift, 3-4 page up/page down, 2-8 PCL Converter, 1-3 PDF Converter, 1-3 performing text searches, 4-3 preferences
AFP formdef, 2-3
INDEX
directories setup, 2-2 directory settings, 2-6 disable loading of images, 2-3 disable n-Up sys­tem, 2-3 file menu, 2-2 load prefs, 2-6 menu, 2-6
save prefs, 2-6 previous field, 2-7 print
file menu, 2-4
fonts as graphics,
3-5
icon, 2-8
printers supported,
3-4
printing files, 3-4
to file, 3-4 printing
documentation, 1-16 PS Converter, 1-3
Q
Quick Help, 1-11 quote-enclosed phrases, 4-2
R
registering software, 1-18 Release notes, 1-18 requirements
hardware, 1-6
software, 1-7 resource directories
dialog box, 2-2
Elixir fonts, 2-3
forms, 2-3
images, 2-3
printer fonts, 2-3
screen fonts, 2-3
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Rotate Page, 2-8
S
save prefs, 2-6 search, 2-5
icon, 2-7
search menu
clear, 2-5 find next, 2-5 find prev, 2-5 options, 2-6 search, 2-5
searches
highlighting, 4-3 metacode, 4-4
searching
basics, 4-1 creating search strings, 4-1 logical operators, 4-2 navigation, 4-3 performing text searches, 4-3 quote-enclosed phrases, 4-2
wildcards, 4-1 searching notes, 4-3 software registration, 1-18 starting ElixirViewer, 1-28 support, customer, 1-4 Support, Web site, 1-5
T
tile, 2-4 toolbar, 2-7
clear, 2-8
current SEARCH
session, 2-8
document, 2-8
exit, 2-9
GoTo next, 2-7
GoTo Page, 2-8
GoTo prev, 2-7 next field, 2-7 page up/page down, 2-8 previous field, 2-7 print icon, 2-8 Rotate Page, 2-8 search, 2-7 Turn Page side, 2-8
zoom in/out, 2-9 training, 1-5 Transformation Suite
AFP overview, 1-3
LCDS overview, 1-2
Metacode overview,
1-2 Turn Page side, 2-8
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viewing
.AFP files, 3-3
.DAT files, 3-2
.GDF files, 3-2
.MET files, 3-3
files, 3-1
form files, 3-1
preparing files, 3-1 VIPP Converter, 1-3
W
wildcards, 4-1 window menu, 2-4
arrange icons, 2-4
cascade, 2-4
tile, 2-4 word find, 1-14 work area menu bar, 2-5
preferences, 2-6
search, 2-5
X
XWIN.log
installation, 1-23
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zoom in/out, 1-15, 2-9
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