Utilities

1. LAYPLOT returns with a message “Invalid Video Card”

Please set the display to16-Bit (high) color instead of 24/32-Bit (true) color mode.

2. How do I run LAYTOOLS utility tools?

Most utilities are DOS executable files located in the ESY TOOLS directory (the tools directory under the install directory). Many are run from the LAYED and LAYVER application through graphics user interfaces so that the the executable location and options are transparent to the user. In some cases, however, the user may find it convenient to run the tools as stand-alone programs, and this may be accomplished either with a command window (in Windows environment this would be a DOS window) are by incorporating the utility in a batch file.

3. What are the functions of all the utilities?

Documentation is available that covers all the utility tools, indicating the parameters and options associated with each tool. Note that some tools have been superseded by more advanced programs - the earlier ones remain, however, since many users have incorporate them into production macro files.