1. GRAP 3175 Computer Applications for Drafting Unit IV Application Software

2. Introduction of Application Software

3. Types of Application Software Programs Word processors Databases Electronic spreadsheets Desktop Publishing Graphics Presentation Software Communications CAD

4. Evolution Features and power of a program Number of programs that can run concurrently Ability to share data Ease of use Number of simultaneous users

5. Types of Integrated Software Integrated operating environment All-in-one integrated package Software Suites Background integration

6. How Can Application Software Be Acquired Pre-written Software (canned) –Proprietary –Shareware –Freeware –Public Domain Custom-Developed Software

7. Getting Started Using an Application Program Backup program disk Read instructions on installation –Readme.txt Install program –Install.exe / Setup.exe Load application program Learn how to use program Customize program to your requirements

8. Interface Features Command lines Menus Keyboard and/or mouse control Scrolling Status lines Dialog boxes, Message windows, List boxes Buttons and Toolbars WYSIWYG Windows

9. File-Handling Features Copy Rename Delete Move Backup files

10. Other Features Help DOS shell File transfer File conversion –Save as Undo Macros