Intro Pages Overview

Once logged in, various sections of the on-line Help will provide additional information on getting started with the software. For example, see:

About

• Intro

  • General Overview
  • Introduces Demo and Tutorial
  • Links to more detailed intro sections

• ODOP Introduction

  • Expands on the name O-D-O-P
  • Software structure and design process flow diagrams
  • Link to Design Types
  • Link to Getting Started

• Requirements

  • Internet connection & modern web browser
  • Hardware "responsive" design
  • Browser support
  • User account (optional)

• User Accounts

  • Instructions to get UserID and Password
  • Sign-in and Sign-out
  • Password recovery

Help

• Introduction

  • Overview of concepts
  • Search, Seek and Trade features

• Launching the ODOP program

  • Link to Utilizing Help on wide-screen monitors
  • Link to User Accounts page
  • Selecting a Design Type and a starting design

• Getting Started - less technical

  • Rectangular Solid design type versus Spring design types
  • Link to design process flow diagram
  • Link to launch the ODOP program
  • Tour of the ODOP main page using the Rectangular Solid design type
  • Introduction to Demo and Tutorial features
  • Link to Getting Started with the Spring Tutorial and Demo

• Getting Started With the Spring Tutorial and Demo

  • Steps required to utilize the spring design Demo and Tutorial
  • Link to design process flow diagram
  • Suggestions for freeform exploration
  • US customary (inches, pounds) versus metric (mm, Newtons) units
  • Report tabs

• Design Situations

  • Feasibility
  • Under, over & properly specified

• Default Designs

  • Start from an existing design
  • Concept of Design Library; User saved designs remain private
  • Designs marked as "[ReadOnly]"
  • Customize the Startup design
  • Units: US customary and metric
  • About pre-established constraints

• Utilizing Help with a widescreen monitor

  • Configure multiple browser sessions to view program and on-line Help simultaneously
  • Screen capture examples

• Hints, Tips and Tricks

  • Various points that may allow a better user experience

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