Software

1–2 Introducing ODS

Publication MCD-5.1 -August 1999

This figure shows a flowchart of the typical ODS process.

ODS Main Features

The main features of the ODS software include:

• simple-to-use pull-down menus for easy access

• comprehensive help messages

• efficient file management capabilities (you can organize files

according to project)

• access to DOS partition while using ODS

• availability of ODS on 3.5-inch floppy disks

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Start a session

Configure the ODS

Select or create a project

Create machine configuration files

Download configuration files

Create machine interface files

Build interface files

Download interface files

Back up project files

Exit the ODS to DOS