Appendix A: Menu Bar Commands


CAPTURE's menu bar houses several commands that are not accessible elsewhere in the user interface. The location of certain menu items may differ depending upon the platform on which CAPTURE is running.

Keyboard Shortcut Guide  

Several menu commands have keyboard shortcuts, which are listed below. On Microsoft Windows, the Control key is used in conjunction with another key to trigger a keyboard equivalent, while the Macintosh utilizes the Command key for this purpose.

Menu Menu Command Shortcut (command/control)
File Menu Open Data File... O
File Menu Open Sample Data File... (No Shortcut)
File Menu Open Recent... (No Shortcut)
File Menu Close W
File Menu Save S
File Menu Save As... Shift-S
File Menu Save Graph Picture... (No Shortcut)
File Menu Export RAD7 Output... (No Shortcut)
File Menu Run Parameters... I
File Menu Show Data File (No Shortcut)
File Menu Show Program Logs (No Shortcut)
File Menu Show Chart Recorder Logs (No Shortcut)
File Menu Page Setup... Shift-P
File Menu Print... P
File Menu CAPTURE Preferences... Comma 
Edit Menu Cut X
Edit Menu Copy C
Edit Menu Paste V
Edit Menu Clear (No Shortcut)
Edit Menu Select All A
View Menu Zoom In Plus (+)
View Menu Zoom Out Minus (-)
View Menu Reset Zoom Level Zero (0)
View Menu (All Other View Menu Commands)   (No Shortcut)
Tools Menu (All Tools Menu Commands) (No Shortcut)
Window Menu Show Log Window  L
Window Menu  Show Cumulative Spectrum  (No Shortcut)
Window Menu  Show Synthetic Spectrum  (No Shortcut)
Window Menu  Show Statistics  (No Shortcut)
Window Menu  Main Window  M
Window Menu  Clean Up Window Arrangement (No Shortcut)

File Menu  

 Open Data File...


Opens an existing RAD7 Data File in a new graph window. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-O.


Open Sample Data File...


Opens one of the built-in sample RAD7 Data Files in a new graph window.


Open Recent


Opens a recently opened RAD7 Data File in a graph window.


Close


Closes the window that is currently in front. If the Graph Window is in front, closing it brings the Main Window to the front. Closing the Main Window causes CAPTURE to quit. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-W.


Save


Saves the current RAD7 Record Set. The data is saved in the R7CDT file format. This command is enabled when a Graph Window is open and the graph data has been modified.
Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-S.


Save As


Saves the current RAD7 Record Set to a new file in either the R7RAW or R7CDT file format. This command is enabled when a Graph Window is open.
Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-Shift-S.


Save Graph Picture...


This command saves the graph picture to a PNG image file. The Save Graph Picture dialog box contains fields used to specify the desired width, height, and label scale of the graph picture. The label scale may range from 1.0x to 3.0x, with 1.0 representing the typical size seen in a Graph Window. The chosen scale dictates the minimum allowable image dimensions. Macintosh users may prefer to utilize the Print command to save graph images in the PDF format, which described below. The Save Graph Picture command is only available if a Graph Window is visible.


Export RAD7 Output...


Exports the contents of the RAD7 Output text area, which is located in the Issue RAD7 Command panel. This menu item is only available when the Main Window is active and the Issue RAD7 Command panel is visible.


Export Selected Data...


Provides several RAD7 data export options. These include RAD7 Data File, Column-Based Text File, Column-Based Text to Clipboard, Data Summary, Run Summaries, RAD7 Printer Data, and Radon Inspection Report. This command is only available if RAD7 data has been downloaded or opened from disk, and if the selection contains one or more data points. Detailed information on these exporting options is available in the Exporting RAD7 Data section.


Run Parameters...


This command brings up the Run Parameters window, which is used to specify the Radon Measurement Method (such as Radon in Air, RAD AQUA, Water Probe, etc.), as well as any necessary water temperature information and RAD7 accessory specifications. The chosen parameters may be applied to either the selected run(s) or to all of the runs in the RAD7 data set. Keyboard Shortcut: Control/Command-I.


Show Data File...


This command reveals the current RAD7 data file on the desktop.


Show Program Logs


This command reveals the folder containing the CAPTURE Program Logs. A new log file is created for each day that CAPTURE is used. These files may be safely moved or deleted at any time.


Show Chart Recorder Logs


This command reveals the folder containing logged Chart Recorder data files. This data accumulates automatically whenever CAPTURE's Chart Recorder is in use. The files may be safely moved or deleted at any time.


Page Setup...


This command is used to configure print settings. Before printing a radon graph, it may be useful to choose the Page Setup command and set the page orientation to Landscape, so that the graph will fill the page more effectively. This command is only available if the Graph Window is visible. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-Shift-P.


Print...


Prints the current radon graph. On the Macintosh, the Print dialog box may be used to save, fax, or email a cross-platform PDF version of the graph image. This command is only available if the Graph Window is visible. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-P.


CAPTURE Preferences


Displays the Preferences Window, which contains controls used to specify a wide range of options as described in the Preferences Window section. Note that on the Macintosh, the Preferences menu command is located under the Application menu. Keyboard Shortcut: Control/Command-Comma.


Exit


Exits CAPTURE. Note that on the Macintosh, the Exit menu command is labeled Quit and is located under the Application menu.

Edit Menu  

 Cut


The Cut command may be used while editing text in various fields throughout the application. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-X.


Copy Graph Picture


If the Graph Window is open, the Copy Graph Picture command puts the graph image on to the clipboard. Once the graph image is on the clipboard, it may be pasted into a graphics application where it can be edited or saved. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-C.


Paste


The Paste command may be used while editing text in various fields throughout the application. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-V.


Clear


The Clear command may be used while editing text in various fields throughout the application.


Select All


The Clear command may be used while editing text in various fields throughout the application. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-A.

View Menu  

 Concentration Units


Determines the unit of measurement used to denote radon concentrations on the graph. The available options include Automatic, Bq/m3, dpm/L, and pCi/L. The Automatic option causes the radon concentration to be presented in the unit in which it was originally recorded inside the RAD7. This command is only available if the Graph Window is visible.

 

Temperature Units


Determines the unit of measurement used to denote temperature data on the graph. The available options include Automatic, Celsius, Fahrenheit, and Kelvin. The Automatic option causes the temperature data to be presented in the unit in which it was originally recorded inside the RAD7. This command is only available if the Graph Window is visible.

 

 Forced SNIFF Mode

 

 Determines whether the graph data is forced to be displayed as if it was recorded in SNIFF Mode. This menu command is enabled whenever there exists at least one record that truly was recorded in SNIFF Mode. Such records are analyzed to determine the necessary SNIFF sensitivity data.

 

 Correct for Humidity

 

 Determines whether the graph data is corrected for humidity. When relative humidity is high, radon concentration values are often underreported. Humidity correction compensates for this.

 

 Correct for B to A Spill

 

 Determines whether correction is applied based on the spill from the B to A windows. Significant spill occurs when the thoron concentration is high relative to the radon concentration. Under these conditions it is recommended that the data be corrected to compensate.

 

 Point Style

 

 Determines the appearance of the data points on the graph. The options are Normal, Shapes, B&W (Black and White) Shapes, and Hidden. The B&W Shapes option causes the graph to be rendered in black and white, which is useful when graph image is printed on a non-color printer.


Line Weight


Determines the thickness of the graph lines, as measured in pixels. This value may range from 1 to 4, or lines may be hidden. A thicker line may be easier to read, but is somewhat less precise than a single-pixel line. This command is only available if the Graph Window is visible.

 

Smoothing


Determines the degree of smoothing applied to the graph line. This value may range from 1 (no smoothing) to 9 (high smoothing). When the degree of smoothing is greater than 1, the original, non-smoothed graph line appears faded in the background. This command is only available if the Graph Window is visible.
  Show Grid Lines
  Determines whether horizontal and vertical grid lines are visible on the graph.


Show Graph Legend


Determines whether the legend is visible on the Graph Window. The legend indicates the significance of the colors that appear on the graph. This command is only available if the Graph Window is visible.


Show Error Bars


Determines whether error bars are visible on the graph. Error bars indicate the uncertainty of radon and thoron readings.


Show Selection Average


Determines whether a representation of the average of the selection is displayed between the Selection Bars.


Show Selection Slope


Determines whether the Selection Slope Line will be displayed between the Selection Bars.


Selection Slope Time Unit


Determines which time unit is used to represent the Selection Slope. The time unit may be Months, Days, Hours, Minutes, Seconds, or Automatic. If Automatic is chosen, the Time Unit will be chosen based on the scope of the selection.


Zoom In


Causes the radon graph to zoom in, displaying a shorter time range in greater detail. This command is only available if the Graph Window is visible. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-Plus.


Zoom Out


Causes the radon graph to zoom out, displaying a greater time range in lesser detail. This command is only available if the Graph Window is visible. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-Minus.


Reset Zoom Level


Causes the radon graph to zoom all the way out, displaying the full time range needed to show all the data. This command is only available if the Graph Window is visible. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-0.


Radon/Thoron/Temperature/Relative Humidity Scale


These menu options determines whether the Y scales of each data type is determined automatically or manually. Manual Y scale settings for radon, thoron, temperature, and relative humidity may be configured in the Graph Controls panel.

 

 Graph Lines

 

Determines which data lines are visible on the graph. The possible graph lines include Radon, Thoron, Radon in Water, Thoron in Water, Air Temperature, Water Temperature, and Relative Humidity.

Tools Menu  

 Concentration Unit Converter...


Opens the Concentration Unit Converter Window, which is a tool for converting expressions of radon concentration between four different units: Bq/L, Bq/m3, Dpm/L, and pCi/L.
  Sensitivity Unit Converter...
  Opens the Sensitivity Unit Converter Window, which is a tool for converting expressions of RAD7 measurement sensitivity between four different units: cpm(Bq/L), cpm(Bq/m3), cpm(Dpm/L), and cpm(pCi/L).
  Radon In Water Calculator...
  Opens the Radon In Water Calculator Window, which is used to compute Radon In Water concentrations based on user-supplied Radon In Air values obtained using the RAD H2O, RAD AQUA, or Water Probe.


Combine RAD7 Data Files...


This command combines two or more data files on one graph. Records separated by fewer than a specified number of minutes are averaged. The combined data may be graphed and/or saved to disk. More information is available in the Tools Menu Operations section.
  Shift Dates In RAD7 Data File...
  Opens the Shift Dates In RAD7 Data File Window, which is used to modify the dates and times of the records in a RAD7 data file. If a RAD7's clock settings are incorrect when data is recorded, this feature can be used to correct the problem. The RAD7 record dates and times may be shifted either forwards or backwards, by a user-specified number of days, hours, and minutes.


RADLINK Operations...


Opens the RADLINK Operations Window, which is used to install and remove RADLINK from the RAD7. This command is useful if a RAD7's RADLINK software is lost or if it needs to be updated. The latest version of RADLINK is required for full communications functionality between the RAD7 and the computer.


Terminal Window...


Opens the Terminal Window, which provides an interface for manually issuing serial commands to any device that communicates using a standard serial protocol, including RAD7s and DRYSTIKs.

Window Menu  

 Show Log Window


Determines whether the Log Window is visible. This window contains a record of the operations that CAPTURE has performed since the application was launched, plus a log of the data that has arrived through each serial port. Keyboard shortcut: Control/Command-L.


Show Cumulative Spectrum


This command is available when the Main Window is in the front. It displays a diagnostic window containing a 200-column histogram representing the cumulative spectrum for the selected RAD7. See the Cumulative Spectrum section for more information.


Show Spectrum


Determines whether the Spectrum panel is visible. This command is only available when the Graph Window is visible.


Show Statistics


Determines whether the Statistics panel is visible. This panel displays a range of information on the data being displayed on the graph. This command is only available when the Graph Window is visible.


Main Window


Opens the Main Window, if necessary, and brings it to the front. Keyboard Shortcut: Command/Control-M


Clean Up Window Arrangement


Moves each open window to its default location on the screen. If multiple graph windows are visible, they are arranged in a cascading pattern such that each window's title bar is visible.


Graph Window Menu Items


The Window Menu contains the names of each of the Graph Windows that is currently open. Selecting a Graph Window here brings it to the front.

Help Menu  

 CAPTURE Help...


Displays the CAPTURE User's Manual.


About CAPTURE...


Displays the CAPTURE About Box, which provides basic information about CAPTURE, as well as buttons for accessing Help and Credits. Note that on the Macintosh, the About option is located under the CAPTURE Menu.