HP DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Version 1.6
HP DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS V1.6
Choosing the New Desktop does not prevent you from
running DECwindows Motif applications. You can run
any DECwindows application from the New Desktop us-
ing a DECterm window. Furthermore, all DECwindows
applications can be configured to run within the New
Desktop environment.
Online help is available for both the old and new desk-
tops.
Both desktops share the following four components. Al-
though they may be referred to differently on the indi-
vidual desktop, they perform the same functions.
Basic Components
Session Manager/Style Manager
The Session Manager on the traditional desktop pro-
vides the top-level user interface to a DECwindows
workstation. From this component, users can start appli-
cations and perform security management. On the New
Desktop, however, the Style Manager is used to cus-
tomize each session. Operations affecting the screen
color, keyboard options, menus, and other options are
all initiated from the Style Manager.
Window Manager
The Window Manager lets users control the size and
placement of windows. Although the Motif Window Man-
ager is provided as the default window manager, users
can choose instead to work with the DECwindows XUI
Window Manager. The window manager can be cho-
sen by an individual user or by a system manager for
an entire system.
FileView/File Manager
FileView (traditional desktop) and File Manager (New
Desktop) are both graphical interfaces to the OpenVMS
file system. Both interfaces allow users to navigate the
file system and to perform operations on files.
The icon-based File Manager, combined with the drag-
and-drop feature, enables you to manage files quickly
and conveniently. Either component allows you to filter
files by options such as file types, size or date.
DECterm
DECterm is a VT320 terminal emulator that provides
workstation users with a traditional character-cell inter-
face for existing OpenVMS features and applications. It
supports ReGIS and sixel but is not fully VT340 com-
patible. Programs written for VT52-, VT100-, VT220-,
or VT320-class terminals and using OpenVMS terminal
driver features operate without modification in this work-
station window. DECterm also provides workstation-
oriented features, such as mouse-based cursor posi-
tioning, variable screen sizes, and cutting and pasting
of text between DECterm and other DECwindows Motif
applications. Desktop Productivity Applications
HP DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Alpha and I64 pro-
vides a set of integrated desktop applications that em-
ploy a common look and feel to help users easily master
their computing environment.
The following desktop applications are available with HP
DECwindows Motif for OpenVMS Version 1.6:
• Bookreader - A tool for viewing the contents of books
that are distributed and stored on line.
• Calculator - A basic scientific calculator.
• Calendar - A personal time management system.
• Cardfiler - A desktop card index or flip file, similar to
an online address or phone book.
• Clock - An analog and/or digital clock with an alarm.
• CDA Viewer - A tool for reading documents contain-
ing text, graphics, and image data on DECwindows
workstations.
• Computer-based instruction - An online tutorial for
novice Motif users; users can learn how to use the
mouse and perform other simple operations with
Motif.
• Mail - A DECwindows user interface to the OpenVMS
Mail facility.
• Message window - A window that displays system
messages, such as new mail notification or system
manager messages.
• Notepad - A simple text editor.
• Paint - A simple bitmap graphics editor.
• Print Screen - A tool for capturing images on the
screen. Images can be printed directly or saved to a
file.
• Puzzle - A game of numbered puzzle tiles.
• DECsound - An easy-to-use application that lets you
play recorded messages, record audio messages,
mail recorded messages, and include recorded au-
dio messages in documents. DECsound is available
for use on TURBOchannel systems only.
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