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* [[Interface|Interface]]: the LabRPS interface is composed of various graphical elements on the screen, including the [[ | * [[Interface|Interface]]: the LabRPS interface is composed of various graphical elements on the screen, including the [[3D_graph_view|3D graph view]],[[2D_graph_view|2D graph view]], the [[Table_view|table view]], the [[Matrix_view|matrix view]], the [[Visual_objects_tree_view|visual object tree view]], the [[RPS_objects_tree_view|rps object tree view]], the [[Visual_objects_property_editor|Visual object property editor]], the [[RPS_objects_property_browser|RPS object property browser]], the [[Project_explorer|project explorer]], the [[Result_log|result log]], and the [[Scripting_console|scripting console]]. | ||
* [[Mouse_navigation|Mouse navigation]]: the different types of using the mouse to navigate in the view. | * [[Mouse_navigation|Mouse navigation]]: the different types of using the mouse to navigate in the view. | ||
* [[Selection_methods|Selection methods]]: the different methods of selecting in the software. | * [[Selection_methods|Selection methods]]: the different methods of selecting in the software. | ||
* [[Preferences_Editor|Preferences Editor]]: the system that allows you to control many properties of the base system and of the individual plugins. | * [[Preferences_Editor|Preferences Editor]]: the system that allows you to control many properties of the base system and of the individual plugins. | ||
* [[Import_Export|File formats]]: the different file formats that LabRPS can read and write. | * [[Import_Export|File formats]]: the different file formats that LabRPS can read and write. |
Revision as of 12:37, 19 August 2022
This is the main help area for newcomers to LabRPS.
LabRPS is in continuous development, so there may be missing or outdated information. If you cannot find the information that you need, don't hesitate to ask in the LabRPS forum.
If you'd like to contribute to LabRPS, please donate, and see the Help LabRPS page for other ways to contribute. If you'd like to edit this wiki, request a wiki account with editor permissions in the forum, and read the WikiPages for the general guidelines that you should follow.
If you would like to know how LabRPS started years ago visit the History page.
Using LabRPS
Introduction
- Application Overview: A general overview of LabRPS
- Installing: How to install LabRPS on Windows, Linux and Mac
- Installing additional components: how to install additional third-party components that can work together with LabRPS.
- Getting started: A quick overview of the available tools
- FAQ: Frequently asked questions
- Tutorials covering different parts of LabRPS
Basic application
- Interface: the LabRPS interface is composed of various graphical elements on the screen, including the 3D graph view,2D graph view, the table view, the matrix view, the visual object tree view, the rps object tree view, the Visual object property editor, the RPS object property browser, the project explorer, the result log, and the scripting console.
- Mouse navigation: the different types of using the mouse to navigate in the view.
- Selection methods: the different methods of selecting in the software.
- Preferences Editor: the system that allows you to control many properties of the base system and of the individual plugins.
- File formats: the different file formats that LabRPS can read and write.
Plugins
Plugins are collections of tools used for specific tasks. These are the base plugins bundled with every LabRPS installation:
- Standard tools. These commands and tools are present in all plugins.
- File:Plugin Start.svg The Start Center Plugin allows you to quickly jump to one of the most common plugins.
External plugins
When many macros or functions are developed together, and are organized in toolbars and menus, they can become a new plugin.
External plugins are collections of functions that are not part of the base LabRPS system, usually developed by experienced users, and targeting a particular need.
Plugins can be installed using the Plugin Manager. For additional installation see How to install additional plugins.
Reference
- Commands Reference: A complete list of the available LabRPS commands.
Online Help
This is the official LabRPS online help. The whole online help system will be used to generate a .CHM file, that will be distributed with the binary packages of LabRPS. At the moment the online help summarizes some of the most complete sections of this wiki.
More
- The Power users hub is the place to go if you would like to see more advanced use of LabRPS
- The LabRPS Community Portal lists projects made by community members around LabRPS.
- Don't understand a term or phrase as used in LabRPS? Try the Glossary page.
- Getting started
- Installation: Download, Windows, Linux, Mac, Additional components, AppImage
- Basics: About LabRPS, Interface, RPS Objects, Object name, Preferences, Workbenches, Document structure, Properties, Help LabRPS, Donate
- Hubs: User hub, Power users hub, Developer hub