QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE



quickstart

  1. MAIN TOOLBAR: "File" prompts either a "Save" option or "Open" (a data set) option. "Help"       prompts a "How to Use" option (link to user guide) and an "About" option (program information).  
  2. RADIAL CONFIGURATION WITH NODES (individual copies of Blake's songs).
  3. RESET VIEW: enables user to re-center radial configuration to fit available space in the window. 
  4. SIDEPANE: magnified view of selected node. "Number of Connections" shows total number of       connections made by users. "Copy Information" links to the Blake Archive website for           detailed information. Also lists groups that include Node. 
  5. WINDOW OPTIONS: Minimize, Restore down, Close. Selecting "X" (close) prompts the "Save"       option. 
  6. SAVE OPTION.
  7. SEARCH FUNCTION: Type in search characters, and select designated search field by using adjacent drop-down menu. 
  8. GROUP LIST: Saved groups appear in this drop-down menu. To view a group, select from list and click "Group Selected". 
  9. VISUALISATION CATEGORIES: 5 different viewing options available by selection through the drop-down menu. Default visualisation set to "All". Shortcut with number keys 1-5. 
Commands Summary

Mouse/Keyboard KeysFunction
Left-Click on a NodeSelects a Node
Left-Click (hold) & DragMove single node to another area
Left-Click on single side-pane imageEnlarges image
Right-Click on a Node Start/Complete a connection between Nodes
Left-Click & Drag 
   Make a box for grouping
Right-Click & Drag    Panning
Ctrl + Right-Click + Drag Zoom (move mouse forward to zoom in, and backwards to zoom out)

Number Keys 1-4  
Select default visualization categories
Reset View button Adjusts the current visualization to fit & fill any remaining blank space

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NewRadial 2009