GRAP 3175 Computer Applications for Drafting Unit IV Application Software.
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GRAP 3175Computer Applications for
Drafting
Unit IV
Application Software
Introduction of Application Software
Types of Application Software Programs
• Word processors• Databases• Electronic spreadsheets• Desktop Publishing• Graphics• Presentation Software• Communications• CAD
Evolution
• Features and power of a program
• Number of programs that can run concurrently
• Ability to share data
• Ease of use
• Number of simultaneous users
Types of Integrated Software
• Integrated operating environment
• All-in-one integrated package
• Software Suites
• Background integration
How Can Application Software Be Acquired
• Pre-written Software (canned)– Proprietary– Shareware– Freeware– Public Domain
• Custom-Developed Software
Getting Started Using an Application Program
• Backup program disk
• Read instructions on installation– Readme.txt
• Install program– Install.exe / Setup.exe
• Load application program
• Learn how to use program
• Customize program to your requirements
Interface Features• Command lines• Menus• Keyboard and/or mouse control• Scrolling• Status lines• Dialog boxes, Message windows, List boxes• Buttons and Toolbars• WYSIWYG• Windows
File-Handling Features
• Copy
• Rename
• Delete
• Move
• Backup files
Other Features
• Help
• DOS shell
• File transfer
• File conversion– Save as
• Undo
• Macros