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User Interface

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Before getting started with PrimalScript we recommend that you take a moment to review some of the main user interface elements.

Start Page

When you start PrimalScript, the Tools Browser appears on the left and the Start Page opens as a document. This is the initial default view, which can be easily customized.

PrimalScript Program Window - Start Page

PrimalScript Program Window - Start Page

The Start Page lists recently edited files, recently opened files and projects, and the latest news feeds from the SAPIEN blog.

To prevent the Start Page from opening when PrimalScript starts

At the bottom of the Start Page, click Do not show this page on startup.

To restore the Start Page on startup

Click File > Options > Application > General >  and check (or clear) Show Launch page on startup.

To display the Start Page (without changing startup settings)

Click View and, in the Other section, click Start Page.

 

Editing Environment

This figure shows the main user interface elements:

PrimalScript User Interface - Main Elements

PrimalScript User Interface - Main Elements

 Because PrimalScript displays certain user interface elements according to Windows visual themes, PrimalScript might look slightly different on your system.

The components of the PrimalScript editing environment can be resized or hidden.

 To maximize the entire PrimalScript program window in your display, double-click the top title bar. Double-click the title bar again to restore the window down to the previous size.

Quick Access Toolbar

The Quick Access Toolbar on the top-left of the program window provides direct access to frequently used functions:

Quick Access Toolbar

Quick Access Toolbar

 You can customize the toolbar by adding and removing controls, and you can also choose to show the toolbar below the ribbon.

See also:

Browser Panes

Working with Tabs and Panes

Customizing the Quick Access Toolbar

 

SAPIEN Technologies, Inc. provides administrative tools to support all of your Windows scripting needs.