Chapter 2. QBrew Reference
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## Chapter 2. QBrew Reference

## The Menus

### The File Menu

File->New (Ctrl+N)

  This creates a new empty recipe. If there is a current recipe with unsaved changes the user is given a chance to save it.

File->Open (Ctrl+O)

  This opens an existing recipe. Use the Open dialog to select the recipe you wish to open.

File->Open Recent

  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.

File->Save (Ctrl+S)

  Saves the current recipe. If this is the first time the recipe has been saved, the Save As dialog (described next) will be shown.

File->Save As...

  Saves the recipe under a new file name. A Save As dialog will be shown to select the name of the file to save to.

File->Export...

  Exports the recipe to a different format. This command will display the Export dialog, which is very similar to the Save As dialog.

File->Print Preview...

  Display a print preview dialog. This dialog can be used to preview the recipe before printing.

File->Print... (Ctrl+P)

  This prints the recipe. Opens a print dialog allowing the user to specify where and how to print.

File->Quit(Ctrl+Q)

  Quits QBrew. If you have unsaved recipes, you will be prompted to save them.

### The Tools Menu

Tools->Alcohol Percentage...

  Brings up the Alchohol Percentage tool. This is used to calculate alcohol percentage by weight or volume, from measured specific gravity readins.

Tools->Hydrometer Correction...

  Brings up the Hydrometer Correction tool. This is used to correct hydrometer readings taken at temperatures other than the calibrated temperature.

Tools->Database Editor...

  Brings up the Database Editor tool. This is used to edit the database of ingredients and styles.

### The Options Menu

Options->Main Toolbar

  Toggle the main toolbar on and off. When unchecked the toolbar is hidden.

Options->Statusbar

  Toggle the status bar on and off. When unchecked the status bar is hidden.

Options->Configure...

  This configures settings for QBrew. A dialog is shown to configure general, recipe and calculation related settings.

### The Help Menu

Help->Contents (F1)

  Opens up a help window and displays this document.

Help->Primer

  Opens up a help window and displays a brewing primer.

Help->What's This? (Shift-F1)

  Brings up a cursor you can use to find out what various controls and objects in the application do. Clicking on an item within QBrew will pop up a small window with help on that item.

Help->About...

  Displays copyright and other basic information about QBrew

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