When working in a graphical user interface such as Windows it is normal to work with the mouse. However the cursor can also be used for such tasks as inserting components.
One click with the left mouse button indicates positive confirmation. The internal functions of WSCAD 5 allow the right button to be used for cancelling, as in the earlier version, but not in the case of the main menu, as this is not compatible with standard Windows functions.
Moving and sizing of individual windows is a normal part of the Windows operation and the form of the cursor gives visual hints on how to do this.
The right mouse button gives you access to a very important function of the program. When you position the cursor on any object, you will see a special menu which matches the characteristics of the object. This applies not only to elements within the drawings but also to the buttons on the toolbars.
You can use the mouse to mark an area (rectangle) of the drawing. You can then, for example, move or copy the selected components.
When you wish to select a particular area of a drawing window for further processing, you can do this with the mouse as well: click with the left mouse button on a corner of the desired area, hold the mouse button down and move the cursor with the mouse. This will cause a rectangle to be drawn and when the mouse button is released all the components within the rectangle will be shown highlighted. You can then apply the Copy command (<CTRL-C>) to this area. To cancel the selection you simply click anywhere in the drawing window.
Another familiar feature is the ‘Panning’ feature, which moves the whole picture in the drawing window when the cursor reaches the edge of the window. However this function is only activated when you hold the <CTRL> key down. This prevents the screen from ‘panning’ every time you move the mouse towards the menus or toolbars.
The Object properties concept embraces a new and very fundamental feature. A click with the right mouse button opens up a menu which relates exactly to the object on which the cursor is located. For example, if the object is a component, you will get the Symbol parameters menu and its applicable commands, if you click near a command toolbar you can insert and extract the function bars. You will soon come to appreciate the usefulness of this feature!.