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NAME="CONFIG-TOOL-SCREEN-LAYOUT">Chapter 18. Screen Layout</H1
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><P
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>The following windows are available within the
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      <SPAN
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>eCos</SPAN
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> <SPAN
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> Configuration
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>The layout of the windows may be adjusted to suit your
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        preferences: see <A
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>the Section called <I
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>This is the principal window used to configure <SPAN
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          configuration items within the currently loaded <SPAN
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>In the case of items whose values may be changed,
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>To activate a cell, simply click on it: it will assume a sunken
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>In the case of string cells, you can double-click the cell
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>Some items will appear disabled. In this case the item
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>File</I
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><P
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>This window displays a short description of the item
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              extensive documentation may be available by
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