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GUI Parameter Fields

The OT contains a large number of text and numerical inputfields. Some of these numerical fields are intended for enteredquantities with units (e.g. angles, temperatures, fluxes, etc.). Forall these fields, the OT displays a tooltip when thecursor is placed on a button of an input field. The display durationof the tooltip can be set using File $\rightarrow$ Preferences .

Units for the parameters fields can be selected from adrop-down list located to the right of the input field. For thesefields, changing the units with the mouse whilst holding down the ALTkey will cause the quantity to be automatically converted to thatunit. Changing the unit without pressing the ALT key will change theunit only. For example, if you have an angle of 1.0 arcmin, changingthe arcmin to arcsec in the drop down list without the ALT key willresult in an angle of 1.0 arcsecs. Changing the arcmin to arcsec onthe drop down whilst pressing the ALT key will result in an angle of60.0 arcsecs.

When a text field is selected (with the cursor or by tabbing into it),then by default the text in the field will all be selected. Typinganything will replace the value in the field. Changing this so thatnew text is initially inserted into fields rather than replacing afield, can be done via File $\rightarrow$ Preferences .


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The ALMA OT Team, 2011 May 20