How to use this Manual
Because we understand the misgivings which many software users have about bulky manuals,
we created this software package as a product whose design makes it almost unnecessary to
refer to a manual.
Nevertheless, we feel that initial reference to this Manual when first using the program will
allow users to discover the many capabilities of this powerful software product more quickly.
This Manual is divided into four Parts in order to help users obtain successful results as soon as
possible:
Part A: Familiarisation
Part B: Practical exercises
Part C: Programming techniques
Part D: Appendix
Part A tells you what the system can do, how to put the system into operation and the system
functions which are available to you. You should always read this Part of the Manual before
attempting to create your first program.
If you already have some experience of computers and programming systems in the SLIDE-
AV area, you will be able to start experimenting with programs of your own once you have
read Part A.
On the other hand, if you prefer a systematic learning method, do the examples in Part B as
practical exercises on the computer. By then you will know enough about the system in order
to write your own programs.
Part C contains hints on how to make your programs more powerful and more efficient.
Appendix D contains a summary of the system functions for easy reference and answers to
questions of a technical nature which you may have when using the Editing System.
Good luck!
