Accessing Solar Eclipse Help

Online help is available for each system window. To access help from a specific screen, press F1.

You can also access help by pressing F11, as you do in the character-based system.

What the Help System Includes

The Solar Eclipse help system provides:

Overviews that provide basic information about the different areas of the application.
Step-by-step instructions for completing system tasks.
Information for troubleshooting, tips, and maintenance requirements.
Reference topics that discuss how the system works or calculates information.
Visual flowcharts that show you certain processes. You can click on steps to get to more information or detailed instructions.

Using the Help System

For complete information on using the help system, see the help homepage. From the Solar Eclipse main menu bar, press F11. You can also use the menu: from the main Solar Desktop's User Control menu, select the Help icon and select Help Homepage.