General Information

1. The Technology Behind Bay ROES: About Java

Java works with Applets and Class files. An applet is just a mini application that runs within a browser window. A Java applet is the key to loading class files, the backbone of a Java interface. The class files are what defines how the application will appear, giving an application it's structure and appearance. The coolest thing about the way Java operates is it not only provides the ability to create a variable application but also can be shaped based on its usage.

Java gives the Bay Roes application power to conform to the user. It enables navigation of your hard drive to search for your image files; it allows the display of cropping guides; it allows you to rotate your images just to name a few. Plus it is both PC and Mac compatible.

Mac OS versions previous to OS X are not Java compatible and this leads to the requirement of OS X for accessing Bay Roes. By default OS X will come loaded with Java version 1.3.1. You do not need to update to version 1.4.1 of Java unless necessary. Information and download for Java 1.4.1 for the Mac can be accessed at http://docs.info.apple.com/article.html?artnum=120197.

Basic trouble shooting of Java revolves around Java cache. Caching is a procedure that software programs perform to speed up your interaction with a website or a program. For example, say you are in Florida and you are accessing a website in Washington state. If you visit the page regularly your computer will store the website pages on your computer. This will save you from sending the web page request all the way to Washington each time you visit the site. This is similar to Java cache. Frequently used Java code is stored on your computer for quick and easy access. Caching can sometimes become a hindrance however. When a page becomes out of date or software changes are made, caching can prevent you from properly accessing a website or a software application. This is why web browsers and even some software programs give you the ability to clear cached files and start fresh.

2. How to "Copy and Paste"

To copy and paste files into a new folder:

1. Use the right mouse button (Windows) or hold down the Control key and click the mouse button (Mac) on an area of your computer desktop that is clear from other files.
   
2. A pop-up menu will appear. Select New Folder to create a new folder on your desktop.
   
3. To rename the folder, right-click on the folder and select Rename, or click ONCE on the folder's name. After a short delay, the name of the folder will be highlighted and you can type in the desired name of your folder.
   
   Tip: It is always a good idea to avoid using the following Special Characters in folder and file names: & < > ' "
   
4. Once you have the folder named the way you want it, locate a folder of images on a CD, DVD, flash card, hard drive, or other media.
   
5. Double-click on the folder of images so that the list of image files is displayed in front of you.
   
6. Press the Cntrl and A keys (Windows) or Apple and A keys (Mac) at the same time to select all of the files in the folder.
   
   Tip: To select specific files from a folder only (instead of all), press Cntrl (Windows) or Apple (Mac) while clicking on the desired file icons.
   
7. Press Cntrl and C (Windows) or Apple and C (Mac) to copy the files.
   
8. Go to the new folder you created on your Desktop.
   
9. Open the new folder by double-clicking on the folder icon, then press Cntrl and V (Windows) or Apple and V (Mac) to paste the files. The files may take a bit of time to paste depending on the size of the files.

3. Windows Keyboard Shortcuts

The Windows key has this picture on it: It's located between your CTRL & ALT keys.

Hold down the "Windows" key and press:

M - Minimizes all windows

SHIFT + M - Undo minimize all windows

E - Opens Windows Explorer

D - Switches between minimizing all open programs and showing them all.

F - Opens the Find Window

R - Opens the Run Window

BREAK / PAUSE- Opens System Properties

TAB - Cycles through items on the task bar

Or just press the Windows key to open the Start menu.

General Shortcuts

ALT + F4 - Quit a program / Shut down

ALT + TAB - Hold down the ALT key and hit tab to cycle through open windows.

CTL + ESCAPE - Display the Start menu

SHIFT + TAB - Tab backwards through a form

CTRL + X - Cut

CTRL + C - Copy

CTRL + V - Paste

F1 - Help menu

CTRL + Z - Undo

SHIFT & Restart - To restart just windows and not your whole computer, hold down the shift key when you click the OK button on the shutdown screen. Saves lots of time.

CRTL + TAB - Navigate tabs on a tabbed screen

File & Desktop Shortcuts

Hold SHIFT while inserting a CD - Prevents the CD from "autorunning"

If an item is selected:

CTRL while dragging a file - Copies the file

CTRL + SHIFT while dragging a file - Creates a shortcut to the file

SHIFT + DELETE - Deletes an item without sending it to the recycle bin.

ALT + ENTER - Display a file's properties.

F2 - To rename the file

In Windows Explorer:

LEFT ARROW - Collapse the current selection if it is expanded

NUM LOCK + MINUS SIGN (-) - Collapse the selected folder

RIGHT ARROW - Expand the current selection if it is collapsed -Or- Select the first subfolder

NUM LOCK- * Expand all folders below the current selection

NUM LOCK- PLUS SIGN (+) - Expand the selected folder

F6 - Switch between left and right panes

In My Computer:

BACKSPACE - View the folder one level up

ALT + RIGHT ARROW - Move forward to a previous view

ALT + LEFT ARROW -Move backward to a previous view

 

4. Mac OSX Keyboard Shortcuts

The COMMAND key has this picture on it: It's located between the OPTION key and the SPACE BAR, and is also known as the APPLE key.

Hold down the COMMAND key and press:

H - Hide current window/application (very useful when working with many programs at a time)

OPTION + H - Hide all windows/applications except for the current one

O - Open file

S - Save file

SHIFT + S - Save as

P - Print

M - Minimize window

OPTION + M - Minimize all windows

W - Close current window

OPTION + W - Close all windows

Q - Quit current application

OPTION + ARROW KEYS - Scroll through/select open applications

Z - Undo

X - Cut

C - Copy

V - Paste

A - Select All

? - Open Mac Help (highly recommended for answers to any OSX questions)

In the Finder, hold down COMMAND and press:

N - New Finder window

SHIFT + N - New Folder

L - Make Alias (Shortcut) to selected file

F - Find

O - Open selected file

RIGHT ARROW - Expand folder (list view)

OPTION + RIGHT ARROW - Expand folder and nested subfolders (list view)

LEFT ARROW - Collapse folder (list view)

OPTION + LEFT ARROW - Open parent folder and close current window

DELETE - Move to Trash

SHIFT + DELETE - Empty Trash

In folder/file windows, hold down COMMAND and press:

1 - View as Icons

2 - View as List

3 - View as Columns

[ - Back

] - Forward

SHIFT + C - Open Computer

SHIFT + A - Open Applications Folder

For a complete list of Mac OSX Keyboard Shortcuts, click COMMAND - ? to open Mac Help, then do a search for "keyboard shortcuts"