Chapter 3. The Main Window
3.1. Menus
3.1.1. The "Game" menu
- Game->New (Ctrl-N)
This starts a new game according to the most recent preferences.
- Game->Open (Ctrl-O)
This command opens the last saved KMotux game.
- Game->Save (Ctrl-S)
This saves the current game in the configuration file. If there has already been a saved game then this will overwrite the previously saved game without asking for the user's consent.
A game must be running to be saved.
- Game->Quit (Ctrl-Q)
This closes the KMotux application.
3.1.2. The "View" menu
- View->Dictionary
This menu item opens a dialog box whereby several dictionaries may be consulted.
This menu item is disabled when a game is running.
- View->TopTen
This menu item opens a dialog box whereby several highscores may be consulted.
This menu item is disabled when a game is running.
- View->Show Statusbar
When checked, this displays a small bar at the bottom of the window displaying informations. When unchecked, the statusbar is hidden.
3.1.3. The "Settings" menu
- Settings->Preferences
This menu item opens a dialog box whereby several different settings may be adjusted.
3.1.4. The "Help" menu
- Help->Contents (F1)
This invokes the KDE help system starting at the KMotux help pages (this document).
- Help->What's This? (Shift-F1)
This changes the mouse cursor to a combination arrow and question mark. Clicking on items within KMotux with this arrow will explain the item's function.
- Help->Report Bug
This displays the "KDE Report Bug" dialog box, in order to submit a bug report to the author.
- Help->About KMotux
This displays version and author information.
- Help->About KDE
This displays the KDE version and other basic information.
