Installation Manual

Operation 5-3MN1921
5.2 WorkBench v5
WorkBench v5 is a fully featured application for programming and controlling the NextMove ST.
The main W orkBench window contains a menu system, the Toolbox and other toolbars. Many
functions can be accessed from the menu or by clicking a button - use whichever you prefer . Most
buttons include a ‘tool-tip’; hold the mouse pointer over the button (don’t click) and its description
will appear.
5.2.1 Help file
WorkBench v5 includes a comprehensive help file that contains information about every MintMT
keyword, how to use W orkBench and background information on motion control topics. The help
file can be displayed at any time by pressing F1. On the left of the help window, the Contents tab
shows the tree structure of the help file; each book
contains a number of topics . The Index
tab provides an alphabetic list of all topics in the file, and allows you to search for them by name.
The Search tab allows you to search for words or phrases appearing anywhere in the help file.
Many words and phrases are underlined and highlighted with a color (normally blue) to show that
they are links. Just click on the link to go to an associated keyword. Most keyword topics begin
with a list of relevant See Also links.
Figure 18 - The WorkBench help file
For help on using WorkBench v5, click the Contents tab, then click the small plus sign
beside the WorkBench v5 book icon. Double click a topic name to display it.