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GRAP 3175 Computer Applications for Drafting Unit IV Application Software
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Introduction of Application Software
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Types of Application Software Programs Word processors Databases Electronic spreadsheets Desktop Publishing Graphics Presentation Software Communications CAD
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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
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Types of Integrated Software Integrated operating environment All-in-one integrated package Software Suites Background integration
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How Can Application Software Be Acquired Pre-written Software (canned) –Proprietary –Shareware –Freeware –Public Domain Custom-Developed Software
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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
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Interface Features Command lines Menus Keyboard and/or mouse control Scrolling Status lines Dialog boxes, Message windows, List boxes Buttons and Toolbars WYSIWYG Windows
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File-Handling Features Copy Rename Delete Move Backup files
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Other Features Help DOS shell File transfer File conversion –Save as Undo Macros
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