This section explains how to use the various dialog box components that appear within Abaqus/CAE. The following topics are covered:

• “Using basic dialog box components,” Section 3.2.1

• “Entering expressions,” Section 3.2.2

• “Using dimmed dialog box and toolbox components,” Section 3.2.3

• “Disabling warning dialog boxes,” Section 3.2.4

• “Understanding the OK, Apply, Defaults, Continue, Cancel, and Dismiss buttons,” Section 3.2.5

• “Using dialog boxes separated by tabs,” Section 3.2.6

• “Entering tabular data,” Section 3.2.7

• “Customizing fonts,” Section 3.2.8

• “Customizing colors,” Section 3.2.9

• “Using file selection dialog boxes,” Section 3.2.10

• “Selecting multiple items from lists and tables,” Section 3.2.11

• “Using keyboard shortcuts,” Section 3.2.12