Where do I Start Designing?

With the LogPlot program started and a Log Designer window open, follow these steps to either modify an existing log design OR create a new design from scratch.

Modify an Existing Log Design

1. Open the existing design: Select the File menu from the Log Designer menu. Select the Open command, and select the design (LDFX8 or LDFX file) you wish to modify.

   See the log samples shipped with the program.

2. Establish the printer and page size if necessary.
   
3. Add items to / delete items from the log body, and save the design.
   
4. Add items to / delete items from the log header and footer, and save the design.
   

Create a New Log Design

1. Create the new design: Select the File menu from the Log Designer menu. Select the New | Log Design command, and assign the new design a name.
   
2. Establish the printer and page size if necessary.
   
3. Add items to the log body, and save the design.
   
4. Add items to the log header and footer, and save the design.
   

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