Certain conventions are used in CATIA, ENOVIA V5 VPM and DELMIA
documentation to help you recognize and understand important
concepts and specifications. This page describes:
Graphic Conventions
The three categories of graphic conventions used are as follows:
Graphic Conventions Used to Structure Tasks
Graphic conventions used to structure the tasks are as follows:
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Identifies |
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estimated time to accomplish a task |
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a target of a task |
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the prerequisites |
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the start of the scenario |
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a tip |
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a warning |
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information |
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basic concepts |
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methodology |
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reference information |
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information regarding settings, customization, etc. |
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the end of a task |
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functionalities that are new or enhanced with this
release |
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allows you to switch back to the full-window viewing
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Graphic Conventions Used to Indicate Required Configuration
Graphic conventions used to indicate the configuration required
are as follows:
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Indicates functions that are |
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specific to the P1 configuration |
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specific to the P2 configuration |
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specific to the P3 configuration |
Graphic Conventions Used in the Table of Contents
Graphic conventions used in the table of contents are as follows:
Text Conventions
The following text conventions are used:
- The titles of CATIA, ENOVIA V5 VPM and DELMIA documents appear
in this manner throughout the text.
- File > New identifies the commands to
be used.
- Enhancements are identified by a blue-colored
background on the text.
Mouse Usage
The mouse usage differs depending on the type of action you need
to perform.
Use this
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Whenever you read
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Select (menus, commands, geometry
in graphics area, etc.)
Click (icons, dialog box buttons,
tabs, location in the document window)
Double-click
Shift-click
Ctrl-click
Check (check boxes)
Drag
Drag and drop (icons onto
objects, objects onto objects) |

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Drag
Move |

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Right-click (to select contextual
menu) |
Navigation Compass
The navigation compass
is
located in the guide banner next to the guide name. It lets you
navigate through the information in the guide.
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