User Guide

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How to Use this Guide
This guide is designed so you can quickly find the information
you need to use the PSpice Optimizer.
This guide assumes that you are familiar with Microsoft
Windows (NT or 95), including how to use icons, menus, and
dialog boxes. It also assumes you have a basic understanding
about how Windows manages applications and files to perform
routine tasks, such as starting applications and opening, and
saving your work. If you are new to Windows, please review
your Microsoft Windows User’s Guide.
Typo
g
raphical Conventions
Before using the PSpice Optimizer, it is important to understand
the terms and typographical conventions used in this
documentation.
This guide generally follows the conventions used in the
Microsoft Windows 95 User’s Guide. Procedures for performing
an operation are generally numbered with the following
typographical conventions.
Notation Examples Description
ALL CAPS ANALOG.SLB or
CLIPPER.SCH
Library files and file names.
C
+
r
Press
C
+
r
A specific key or key stroke
on the keyboard.
monospace
font
Type
VAC
... Commands/text entered from
the keyboard.
Notation Examples Description
For UNIX users:
All screen captures in this
manual are of Windows 95
dialo
g
boxes and windows.
Most options in these dialo
g
boxes and windows are
available in your operatin
g
environment. When certain
options are not available to you,
or you must do somethin
g
differently than what is primarily
outlined, information specific to
your platform is provided.