Running PS_View
There are several methods to run PS_View.
The 'command line' method
The 'windows' method
The 'command line' method
PS_View is run by executing the psv (or psv.bat) batch file
with a parameter being the name of the document to view. By default, if
a PS_View window with this document is already open, the program only refreshes
the view in the existing window (to open another window, use the -n parameter).
If psv is run without a parameter, then the required document might be opened
with the menu command: File -> Open (Ctrl+O).
The 'windows' method
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Under Linux, copy the psv.desktop file to the
appropriate directory (e.g., /usr/share/applications). From the
window manager level, the program can be added to the appropriate menu or
become available on the desktop. If you 'drag-and-drop' a PS or PDF file
icon onto the program icon, PS_View will be started with this file being
the viewed document.
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Under MS Windows, a shortcut might be created in the Program
menu or on the desktop. 'drag-and-drop' of a PS or PDF file icon onto the
shortcut icon will start PS_View with this file.
Of course, double clicking on the psv program icon in both systems
starts PS_View with the message "File not opened''. By selecting the
menu command File -> Open a chosen document might be opened.
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A file type association (for, e.g., .ps, .prn,
.eps extensions) might also be performed to have the system's
"open'' operation to be performed with PS_View.