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2 Getting Started

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Getting Started

This Learning Guide introduces you to McIDAS-X and teaches you the basic tools and concepts needed to use the system. The lessons build upon one another; you will learn most effectively completing them in order. This lesson describes how to:

The following commands are used in this lesson:

Command Function

EXIT exits the McIDAS session
GLOBKEY lists global keyword parameters and examples
HELP lists online documentation
KILL stops a command
LOGON logs you on to the McIDAS system
+ raises the image window
? lists the currently running McIDAS commands
/ stops a command


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