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<span class="section"><a href=
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">File->New <span class=
"emphasis"><em>(Ctrl+N)</em></span></strong></span></span>
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This creates a new empty recipe. If there is a
current recipe with unsaved changes the user is
given a chance to save it.
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">File->Open <span class=
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This opens an existing recipe. Use the Open
dialog to select the recipe you wish to open.
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">File->Open
Recent</strong></span></span>
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<dd>
<p>
This is a shortcut to open recently saved
recipes. This item opens a list with several of
the most recently saved recipes to choose from.
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</dd>
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">File->Save <span class=
"emphasis"><em>(Ctrl+S)</em></span></strong></span></span>
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<dd>
<p>
Saves the current recipe. If this is the first
time the recipe has been saved, the <span class=
"guilabel">Save As</span> dialog (described next)
will be shown.
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">File->Save
As...</strong></span></span>
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Saves the recipe under a new file name. A <span
class="guilabel">Save As</span> dialog will be
shown to select the name of the file to save to.
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">File->Export...</strong></span></span>
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Exports the recipe to a different format. This
command will display the <span class=
"guilabel">Export</span> dialog, which is very
similar to the <span class="guilabel">Save
As</span> dialog.
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">File->Print
Preview...</strong></span></span>
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<dd>
<p>
Display a print preview dialog. This dialog can
be used to preview the recipe before printing.
</p>
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">File->Print... <span class=
"emphasis"><em>(Ctrl+P)</em></span></strong></span></span>
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This prints the recipe. Opens a print dialog
allowing the user to specify where and how to
print.
</p>
</dd>
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">File->Quit<span class=
"emphasis"><em>(Ctrl+Q)</em></span></strong></span></span>
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<dd>
<p>
Quits <span class="application">QBrew</span>. If
you have unsaved recipes, you will be prompted to
save them.
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">Tools->Alcohol
Percentage...</strong></span></span>
</dt>
<dd>
<p>
Brings up the Alchohol Percentage tool. This is
used to calculate alcohol percentage by weight or
volume, from measured specific gravity readins.
</p>
</dd>
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">Tools->Hydrometer
Correction...</strong></span></span>
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<dd>
<p>
Brings up the Hydrometer Correction tool. This is
used to correct hydrometer readings taken at
temperatures other than the calibrated
temperature.
</p>
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">Tools->Database
Editor...</strong></span></span>
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<dd>
<p>
Brings up the Database Editor tool. This is used
to edit the database of ingredients and styles.
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">Options->Main
Toolbar</strong></span></span>
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<dd>
<p>
Toggle the main toolbar on and off. When
unchecked the toolbar is hidden.
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">Options->Statusbar</strong></span></span>
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<dd>
<p>
Toggle the status bar on and off. When unchecked
the status bar is hidden.
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">Options->Configure...</strong></span></span>
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<dd>
<p>
This configures settings for <span class=
"application">QBrew</span>. A dialog is shown to
configure general, recipe and calculation related
settings.
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
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<dd>
<p>
Opens up a help window and displays this
document.
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</dd>
<dt>
<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">Help->Primer</strong></span></span>
</dt>
<dd>
<p>
Opens up a help window and displays a brewing
primer.
</p>
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<dt>
<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">Help->What's This? <span class=
"emphasis"><em>(Shift-F1)</em></span></strong></span></span>
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<p>
Brings up a cursor you can use to find out what
various controls and objects in the application
do. Clicking on an item within <span class=
"application">QBrew</span> will pop up a small
window with help on that item.
</p>
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<span class="term"><span><strong class=
"command">Help->About...</strong></span></span>
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Displays copyright and other basic information
about <span class="application">QBrew</span>
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