1. GRAP 3175 Computer Applications for Drafting Unit II

2. Introduction of Application Software

3. Types of Application Software Programs Word processors Databases Electronic spreadsheets Graphics Communications CAD

4. Components of a Computer Using Application Software Microcomputer /w sufficient RAM Monitor and video card Secondary storage devices Input devices (i.e., mouse, graphics tablet) Printer or Plotter Cables and interfaces Operating system Application software Modem and/or LAN hardware and software

5. 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

6. Types of Integrated Software Integrated family of programs All-in-one integrated package Integrated operating environment Background integration

7. How Can Application Software Be Acquired Prewritten Software (canned) –Proprietary –Shareware –Freeware –Public Domain Custom-Developed Software

8. 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

9. Interface Features Command lines Menus Keyboard and/or mouse control Scrolling Status lines Dialog boxes, Message windows, List boxes Buttons and Toolbars WYSIWYG Windows

10. File-Handling Features Copy Rename Delete Move Backup files

11. Other Features Help DOS shell File transfer File conversion –Save as Undo Macros