PCC program menu

Purpose

The program menu can be used to access all PCC functions through organised menu items. Activate a function by clicking an item with the mouse or by pressing the shortcut key(s). Several menu items open a dialog that requests further actions. 

Description

The program menu contains several menu items that will be explained:

• 'File', with the following items:
  • 'New project database ...', to create a new projects file. Choose a name and location for the file with extension pccb.
  • 'Open project database ...', to open an existing projects file from a location. 
  • 'Save as ...', to save the active pipe class to a file in HTML or ODT format. Choose a name and location.
  • 'PDF Export ...', to save the active pipe class to a file in PDF format. Choose a name and location.
  • 'Print ...', to send the active pipe class to a printer.
  • 'Print preview ...', to preview the active pipe class before it is send to a printer.
  • 'History list', list of recent used projects files.
  • 'Quit', to exit the PCC program.
• 'PCC', with the following items:
  • 'Project edit', to edit the project data. For further information see PCC project edit window.
  • 'Pipe class edit', to edit the pipe class data. For further information see PCC pipe class edit window.
  • 'Pipe', to select the dimensions and the materials of the pipe components. For further information see PCC pipe component window.
  • 'One size fitting', with the following items:
    • 'Elbow', to select the dimensions and the materials of the elbow components. For further information see PCC elbow component window.
    • 'Bend', to select the dimensions and the materials of the bend components. For further information see PCC bend component window.
    • 'Miter bend ', to select the dimensions and the materials of the miter bend components. For further information see PCC miter bend component window.
    • 'Cap', to select the dimensions and the materials of the cap components. For further information see PCC cap component window.
  • 'Two size fitting', with the following items:
    • 'Reducer conc.', to select the dimensions and the materials of the concentric reducer components. For further information see PCC concentric reducer component window.
    • 'Reducer ecc.', to select the dimensions and the materials of the eccentric reducer components. For further information see PCC eccentric reducer component window.
    • 'Tee', to select the dimensions and the materials of the tee components. For further information see PCC tee component window.
    • 'Welded outlet', to select the dimensions and the materials of the welded outlet components. For further information see PCC welded outlet component window.
  • 'Stubon', with the following items:
    • 'Stubon', to select the dimensions and the materials of the stubon components. For further information see PCC stubon component window.
    • 'Angled stubon', to select the dimensions and the materials of the angled stubon components. For further information see PCC stubon angled component window.
  • 'Branch type', to get an overview of all component types with branches. Synchronise the table after component changes. For further information see PCC branch type window.
  • 'Socket weld fittings', with the following items:
    • 'SW Elbow', to select the rating and materials of socket welded elbow components. For further information see PCC socket weld elbow component window.
    • 'SW Cap', to select the rating and materials of socket welded cap components. For further information see PCC socket weld cap component window.
    • 'SW Reducing Fitting', to select the rating and materials of socket welded reducing fitting components. For further information see PCC socket weld reducer component window.
    • 'SW Tee', to select the rating and materials of socket welded tee components. For further information see PCC socket weld tee component window.
    • 'SW misc.', to select the rating and materials of socket welded miscellaneous components. For further information see PCC socket weld miscellaneous component window.
  • 'Threaded fittings', with the following items:
    • 'THR Elbow', to select the rating and materials of threaded elbow components. For further information see PCC threaded elbow component window.
    • 'THR Cap', to select the rating and materials of threaded cap components. For further information see PCC threaded cap component window. 
    • 'THR Reducing Fitting', to select the rating and materials of threaded reducing fitting components. For further information see PCC threaded reducer component window. 
    • 'THR Tee', to select the rating and materials of threaded tee components. For further information see PCC threaded tee component window. 
    • 'THR Misc.', to select the rating and materials of threaded miscellaneous components. For further information see PCC threaded miscellaneous component window.
  • 'Flanges', with the following items:
    • 'Flange', to select the type, ratings and materials of flange components. For further information see PCC flange component window.
    • 'Misc flange', to select the type, ratings and materials of miscellaneous flange components, for example bolts, nuts, washers and gaskets. For further information see PCC flange miscellaneous component window.
  • 'Valve', to select the type, rating and materials of valve components from a standard. For further information see PCC valve component window.
  • 'Miscellaneous', to select the type, ratings and materials of miscellaneous components. For further information see PCC miscellaneous component window.
  • 'Notes', to edit the pipe class notes. For further information see PCC pipe class note window.
  • 'Calculate summary', when pressing the F5 key, a summary of all calculations of all components is displayed. For further information see PCC calculation summary window. 
  • 'Calculate list of components', when pressing the F6 key, a list of calculations is displayed of all components for all PT ratings. For further information see PCC calculation list window. 
  • 'Detail calculation', when pressing the F7 key, a detailed calculation is displayed of one component for one PT rating. For further information see PCC calculation detail window. 
  • 'Schedule wizard', when pressing the F8 key, pipe schedules are determined for a pipe class as a starting point. For further information see PCC schedule wizard window.
  • 'Component datasheet', when pressing the F10 key, the datasheet of one component is displayed. For further information see PCC data sheet window. 
  • 'Reports', with the following items:
    • 'Export dimensions ', when pressing the F9 key, the dimensions export dialog is displayed. For further information see PCC dimension export window. 
  • 'Settings', with the following items:
    • 'Select unit system', to select the unit of measurement system for input and calculations. For further information see PCC unit selection window.
    • 'View material', to view all materials in the database. For further information see PCC view material window.
    • 'User material', to create user defined materials. For further information see PCC user material window.
  • 'Utilities', with the following items:
    • 'Import PCC4 project database'. For further information see PCC Import PCC4 projects.
• 'Window', with the following items:
  • 'Toolbars', with the following items:
    • 'Command Line', enter commands directly to the PCC program. For further information see
    • 'Calculator', activate a calulator, integrated in the Main Window at the right side.
    • 'File', activate the part of the tool bar concerning file functions.
    • 'PCC', activate the part of the tool bar concerning PCC functions.
  • 'Close', close the current window. Or use the Ctrl+F4 keys to activate.
  • 'Close All', close all PCC windows. 
  • 'Cascade', organise all window in cascade order.
  • 'Tile', organise all window in tile order.
  • 'Tabbed', organise all window in tabbed order.
  • 'Next', go to the next window.
  • 'Previous', go to the previous window. 
  • 'Project', go the another project.
• 'Tools', with the following items:
  • 'Calculator', activate a calulator, integrated in the Main Window at the right side.
  • 'Darkstyle', activate the style of colors of the PCC program to a dark style. Deactivate to return to the default style.
  • 'Screenshot', activate to make a screen shot of a PCC dialog or window. The screen shots are pictures that can be saved to memory or a file for reporting purposes.
• 'System', with the following items:
  • 'License',  showing the license data and the possibility to request and check a license. For further information see PCC set license window.
  • 'Network', showing the network connections. The information can be used to troubleshoot any problem with the connections. For further information see PCC network window.
• 'Help', with the following items:
  • 'About', showing the PCC program version, the compilation of the program and used resources.
  • 'Index', to activate the Help pages in a browser, starting at the index pages.
  • 'Subject', to activate the Help pages in a browser, starting at the current subject. Use the F1 key to display the corresponding help page in a browser.
  • 'Credits', showing the PCC program version, copyrights and used other resources.