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Chapter 12: Sample Custom Screen Layouts

This chapter presents samples of screen layouts which have been customized as described in earlier chapters. The layouts are offered in three varieties. Please select the one which matches your screen resolution:

Also, please read these common questions about custom screen layouts:

Question #1: How do I determine my current screen resolution?
Answer: Right-click on your Windows desktop, choose Properties and then select the Settings tab. Your screen resolution (or "Desktop Area") will be noted on that screen.

Question #2: Can I change my screen resolution?
Answer: Yes, you probably can but it may depend on your current settings and your particular equipment. For a discussion of this topic, see Section [13.4] of the User Techniques section of this guided tour.

Question #3: What is the best way to view these screen shots?
Answer: First, make sure that you choose the correct set of screen shots from the chart above based on your current screen resolution. Also make sure that your browser window is maximized (i.e., full screen). If you use Internet Explorer, you can also press F11 to enter "Full Screen mode" which provides an even larger viewing area. Press F11 again to return to normal mode.

Question #4: Why is the screen shot still bigger than my screen?
Answer: Even if you have maximized the viewing area in your browser as described above, you'll find that the images are slightly wider than that viewing area and it is necessary to scroll to the right to see the right edge of the image. That's because your browser itself consumes some screen space. The screen shots were taken in full screen mode and are provided here without reduction in the interest of accuracy.

Question #5: They are rather redundant, aren't they?
Answer: In order to facilitate comparisons between screen shots, they all reflect the data for the same person. We have also deliberately avoided using Accents and different Windows color schemes in order to avoid detracting from layout issues which are the subject of this chapter. Your screens will look much more exciting to you!

Question #6: What is the easiest way to duplicate one of the layouts that is shown?
Answer: Each screen shot is accompanied by a zipped version of a layout file (*.lo). You can download that file by clicking on the screen shot. The layout file contains all of the characteristics of that layout, including the size and position of each of the windows, the position of the toolbars, and the size of the application window itself.

Question #7: How do I use a layout file which I've downloaded or which was sent to me by another user?
Answer: Unzip the downloaded file into the program folder for Family Tree SuperTools. Then run the program and you will find it among the list of available layouts on the Layout toolbar (and View > Layouts menu). Just select it from the list. You can then save the layout under a new name using the Layout Manager.

Question #8: How do I design my own custom screen layout?
Answer: For specific strategies and tips in working with screen layouts, please read Chapter 13: Designing Screen Layouts.

Question #9: Where can I find some more sample screen layouts?
Answer: Click on this site for a collection of sample screen layouts that have been submitted by actual users of Family Tree SuperTools. This collection is maintained by user Bryan Wetton of Adelaide, South Australia.

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