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diff --git a/gnome-users-guide/gnome-users-guide-1.4/C/gmenu.sgml b/gnome-users-guide/gnome-users-guide-1.4/C/gmenu.sgml new file mode 100644 index 0000000..ed31929 --- /dev/null +++ b/gnome-users-guide/gnome-users-guide-1.4/C/gmenu.sgml @@ -0,0 +1,103 @@ +<!-- ########################## MAIN MENU - CHAPTER ############################ --> + + <chapter id="main-menu"> + <title>Editing the Main Menu</title> + <sect1> + <title>Introduction</title> + <para> + <indexterm id="idx-a66"> + <primary>Main Menu</primary> + <secondary>editing</secondary> + </indexterm> + The Main Menu is a repository for your applications and can be + found on the Panel. The Main Menu is preloaded with GNOME but it + can be configured to fit your work habits. The Main Menu is broken + up into three main subdirectories: Programs (System menus), Favorites + (User menus) and Applets (Panel Apps). The Menu Editor is available + for you to add new applications to the Main Menu but you cannot add + applications to the System menus if you are not the system + administrator (root). In this section you will learn how to add + applications to your Main Menu. + </para> + <sect2 id="menueditor"> + <title>Using the Menu Editor</title> + <para> + The Menu Editor is a configuration tool for the Main Menu. The Menu Editor + is started by clicking on the Main Menu Launcher or Programs in the Global + Main Menu (the "Foot" menu) and selecting + <menuchoice><guimenu>Settings</guimenu> <guimenuitem>Menu + editor</guimenuitem></menuchoice>. + </para> + <figure> + <title>The Menu Editor</title> + <screenshot> + <screeninfo>The Menu Editor</screeninfo> + <graphic format="png" fileref="./figures/menueditor" srccredit="dcm"> + </graphic> + </screenshot> + </figure> + + <para> + The Menu Editor is divided into two main panels. The left side + contains the menu in its default state. The right side contains a + tabbed dialog that allows you to add new applications to the + menu. + </para> + <para> + On the left side in the menu tree you will notice that there are + two main menu lists, one for Favorites (User Menus) and one for + Programs (System Menus). The User Menus are for the current user + and the System Menus are for all users on the system. The + prepackaged applications are all located in the System Menus. + </para> + <para> + Within the menu list on the left side you may open and close + folders and see what is in your current menu by clicking on the + small plus signs beside the menus. + </para> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="menuadd"> + <title>Adding a New Menu Item</title> + <para> + <indexterm id="idx-a69"> + <primary>Main Menu</primary> + <secondary>Adding a new menu item</secondary> + </indexterm> + If you want to add a new menu item press the <guibutton>New + Item</guibutton> button on the toolbar. A new menu item will be added to + the highlighted menu. If you do not have a menu highlighted, it will + be placed at the top of the menu tree. Select the new item and type in the + information for the item in the dialog on the right. Once the information + is complete press the <guibutton>Save</guibutton> button and the new menu + item will be inserted at the highlighted location on the left side menu + tree. You may then move the menu item by pressing the up or down buttons + on the toolbar. You may also move the menu item by dragging it with your + left mouse button. + </para> + <important> + <title>IMPORTANT</title> + <para> + Keep in mind that you cannot change the System menus unless you are + logged in as root. An ordinary user can only add to, delete from, and + edit the User Menus. + </para> + </important> + </sect2> + <sect2 id="menudrag"> + <title>Drag and Drop in the Main Menu</title> + <para> + In the Menu Editor - The Menu Editor supports drag and drop functionality, + which will make your work easier. You may drag applications into the folders + you wish them to reside in or re-arrange you folders completely. + </para> + <para> + To the Panel - If you would like to place a menu item onto the Panel, you + can drag and drop from the menu to the Panel and it will place a launcher + there with all the appropriate properties set for you. If you prefer not to + use drag and drop you may also right click on the menu item and choose the + <guimenuitem>Add this launcher to panel</guimenuitem> from the + <guimenu>pop-up</guimenu> menu. + </para> + </sect2> + </sect1> + </chapter>
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