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Start the LAYOUT software by double-clicking the icon on the Windows desktop (the icon was put there when the software was installed).
LAYOUT icon
The first thing that appears is the basic LAYOUT screen. Don't be surprised if a drawing appears, as LAYOUT automatically loads the last drawing that was worked on.
LAYOUT uses button icons for all commands, although most of the commands are also available from the menu. There are three columns of buttons on the LAYOUT screen, and one row of buttons along the bottom of the screen.
Main LAYOUT screen
Select a button by moving the mouse cursor over the button and clicking the left mouse button. Commands can also be given using the computer keyboard. Experienced users find that using a combination of the keyboard and mouse is faster than using the mouse alone.
