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Tools Preferences  
 
Use this command to launch and configure Tools Preferences.  
 
Accessing Tools Preferences  
 
do-it To access Tools Preferences:  
 
1.Click on the Edit menu title in the menu bar.  
2.Move the mouse cursor down to Preferences.  
3.Click on Tools.  
 
 
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onestep Tool Preferences will display, defaulting to the Built-In Tools tab page.  
 
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Tools Preferences: Built-In Tools

 
Built-In Tools are programs that are included with your software, i.e., PhotoSheet, Spell Checker, and Digital Signature.  
 
do-it To activate a Built-in Tool:  
1.Click on the check box in the Active column next to the Tool Menu Name.  
2.Click on the [Ok] button to save changes or select another Tool Preferences Tab to proceed.  
 
do-it Click on the Plug-In Tools tab to view/modify Plug-In Tools directories settings.  
 
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Tools Preferences: Plug-In Tools

 
onestep Plug-In Tools are programs that can be integrated with your software, i.e., GeoLocator and Delorme Street Atlas USA.  
 
do-it To edit the location of a Plug-In Tool:  
1.Click on the [ ... ] button in the Select column.  
2.Use the Select a Tool dialog to choose your desired program directory.  
3.Click on the .exe program file to populate the File name box.  
4.Click on the [OK] button to select the new location.  
 
do-it Click on the User Specified tab to view/add/modify additional tools settings.  
 
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Tools Preferences: User Specified

 
onestep User-Specified Tools are programs that you use often, but may not be integrated with your software, i.e., Palm Desktop and Windows Calculator.  
 
do-it To edit the location of a User Specified Tool:  
1.Click on the [ ... ] button in the Select column.  
2.Use the Select a Tool dialog to choose your desired program directory.  
3.Click on the .exe program file to populate the File name box.  
4.Click on the [Open] button to select the new location.  
 
 
do-it When modifications to your Tools settings have been completed:  
·Click on the [Ok] button to close the Tools Preferences sheet.  
·Click on the [Cancel] button to prevent any changes from being saved.