Options Menu

The Options menu includes the following options:

OptionFunction

Color Print

When checked, uses the colors defined in the Chart Configuration option (Options>Chart Configuration).

Mixed Case Symbols

Allows the user to type in lowercase and have the letters appear uppercase in the Symbol field. This is convenient when entering symbols into the MIM Symbol field as symbols must be entered in uppercase.

Connection Manager

Used to make connections to your servers. Enter the host, port number and description for each connection. Multiple connections can be defined. This allows for easy switching between servers. To establish a new connection, select the New button and define the connection in the New Connection dialog box. Select the OK button to use this connection. To edit a connection, select the Edit button. To delete a connection, select the Delete button. A restart of the application is not necessary when changing server connections.

User Preferences

For a detailed description of the different User Preferences options, see User Preferences.

Chart Configuration

Change the color, line thickness and symbol options for charts for printing and on-line viewing.

Axis Font

Change the font type for the chart axis display.