## Navigating the User Interface: Introduction

This section provides an introduction to using PC-DMIS for Windows. It documents the fundamental actions needed to operate the software. To fully exercise the capabilities of PC-DMIS and make your part programming as easy as possible, please read through this entire section and follow along on your computer.

This section also highlights ways to customize some of PC-DMIS's graphical options to best meet individual needs. (Additional information on these available options can be found in the "Editing the CAD Display: Introduction" section.)

Each topic listed below illustrates a specific feature of the interface. The following are covered in this section:

- The Screen Appearance

- The Menu Bar

- The Toolbar Area

- The Graphic Display Window

- The Status Bar

- Dialog Box Description

- Customizing the User Interface

PC-DMIS provides the flexibility of using the mouse or keyboard to enter commands or select options. Shortcut menus and shortcut keys have been assigned to frequently used commands. See the "Using Shortcut Keys and Shortcut Menus: Introduction" section.