• Introduction

Introduction

This user manual includes overviews, procedures and reference for executables, directories and files associated with the SPC (Stereophotoclinometry) software.

This manual applies to SPC software version _.

Who This Manual Is Intended to Help

The SPC User Manual is intended for users who have training and experience using one or more of the programs included.

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This manual does not provide detailed trouble shooting assistance.

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What This Manual Includes

Each procedure or reference entry

• provides a general description of the item
• lists related files, directories, or programs
• explains input, output, or contents
• shows samples of input, output, or contents

Some entries include additional references and more detailed information.

How This Manual Is Organized

Part I: Overview

This section provides an overview of SPC and the purpose of the software.

Part II: How Tos

This section organizes the common activities the software is used to achieve into blocks of specific procedures.

Part III: Reference

This part includes reference entries for executables, directories and files. It is arranged alphabetically and subdivided into these sections:

• Programs
• Directories
• Files
  • Input
  • Output
  • Support

How Standard Items Are Identified

Throughout this manual, we have used these systems for marking the items we discuss:

• Names of programs, directories, and files - These usually appear as hypertext links because they are entries in this manual. In the interactive version of the manual, you can click on the link to find out more specific information.

• Names of programs, directories, and files - These appear in bold in the entry where they are discussed. This is used instead of hyperlinking to avoid circular references.

• Names of DIRECTORIES - These written in ALL CAPS followed by /.

• Names of files - These may appear in ALL CAPS, mixed case, or all lower case, depending on how the filename appears in the software.

• <XXXX> - This indicates that all or part of filename or directory is required. The actual characters depend on your input or are automatically filled in by the program.

• User keyboard inputs - These are shown in 'single' quotes. You should type what is in the 'single' quotes and then hit the Enter key. 'Enter' means just hit the Enter key as the input.

  CRITICAL MESSAGES APPEAR LIKE THIS! You should pay particular attention to these to avoid data loss or other errors.

  Warnings like this tell you actions you must take or information you should consider before you continue.

  Information notes like this provide you with details and explanation that can help you understand the topic presented.