SmartSketch user assistance makes information available as you perform tasks. You can access different kinds of information any time that you are running the software, such as narrative descriptions or step-by-step instructional material.
Help
SmartSketch offers a variety of ways for you to receive help on how to use the software.
A structured table of contents, an index, and full-text search capabilities provide easy access to Help topics. You can access the table of contents by clicking Help > SmartSketch Help.
SmartSketch Help is a complete online reference tool accessible at any time the application is in use. Help provides command descriptions and also gives step-by-step procedures for common tasks; for example, if you need to perform a certain task, search and display the topic. You can move or resize your application and Help windows so that they are next to each other. As such, you can follow the procedures without having to search for the pages in the documentation.
Show/Hide - Show or hide the left pane of the dialog box, including Contents, Index, and Search.
Back - Returns you to the last Help topic you viewed. This button is disabled when you reach the first topic in the series.
Print - Prints the current topic.
Options - Displays a list of functions available for the Help viewer.
Contents - Displays a hierarchical listing of the topics in the Help file.
Index - Displays an index for the Help file.
Search - Performs a full-text search on a word or phrase that you entered in the Search box.
Learning Tools
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To learn to use the software more efficiently, explore the tutorials available by clicking Help > Learning SmartSketch. Each tutorial in the SmartSketch Learning Center contains a combination of step-by-step guidelines and video demonstrations to help you learn to use SmartSketch.
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To access additional support tools for SmartSketch, click Help > SmartSketch on the Web. This command activates your web browser and puts you directly on the web page for SmartSketch.
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Every time you activate the software, a Tip of the Day dialog box displays a helpful tip. You can use More Tips on the dialog box, or click Help > Tip of the Day to display more tips.
User Interface Features
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ToolTips help you find toolbar command names. When you point to a command button on the toolbar, a yellow label displays the command's name. Pointing to any command on a toolbar or menu and pressing F1 opens the online Help, allowing you to locate information about using the command.
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Brief command descriptions show you the basic function of a command. When you move the cursor over the command button on the toolbar, the description appears in the Status Bar at the bottom of the window. Also, messages that explain your actions for each step of the command appear in the Status Bar.