Language Customization Dialog Box

The Language Customization Dialog Boxis displayed when you selectLanguagesfrom theOptions Menu.

This dialog box allows you to modify the languages and multipliers used by COSMOS.

If a Function Point Model or aProjectis the active window, theLanguage Customization Dialog Boxis preceded by a message asking if you wish to load the COSMOS default languages or load the languages saved with your model or project. SelectYesto load the languages saved with your model or project. SelectNoto load the COSMOS default languages. For more information concerning this message box, see Load Languages for Customization Message Box in Appendix A, COSMOS System Messages.

To modify the multiplierfor an existing language, select the desired language from the language list. You may also select a language by typing its name in thelanguage field. As you type, the languages that most closely match the text you type are displayed. When you select the language, its current multiplier value is displayed. Enter the newmultiplierand selectModifyto update the list.

To add a new language, enter its name in the languagefield and then enter its SLOC per function point in themultiplierfield. SelectModifyto update the list.

To delete a language from the list, select the desired language and then select Delete.

Select Use Defaultsto refresh the language list with the languages and multipliers contained in the COSMOS.INI file. See theCOSMOS Technical Reference,Appendix A: INI File Entries for more information about default settings for COSMOS.

Your changes are not applied until you exit this dialog box. Mark Set Defaultsto have the default COSMOS languages list updated. MarkSet Current Modelto have the languages list in your current model updated. SelectOKto exit the dialog box and apply your changes. SelectCancelto exit and disregard your changes.

Window Menu

The Window Menuis displayed when you selectWindowfrom theMenu Bar.

The possible selections on this menu are:

Menu Selection	Shortcut Keys	Description
Cascade	C	Arranges all currently opened windows in a stack
Tile	T	Arranges all currently opened windows so all are visible
Arrange Icons	A	Distributes icons evenly within the selected window group
Select a Window	1 or 2 or 3 ...	Allows you to select a window to display and make active from the currently opened windows

Help Menu

The Help Menuis displayed when you selectHelpfrom theMenu Bar.

To see COSMOS help information for a specific dialog box, select the Help button on the dialog box

The functions available from the Help Menuare:

Menu Selection	Shortcut Keys	Description
Contents	F1 or C	Displays the table of contents for the COSMOS help information. From here you can obtain help on various COSMOS topics
Tutorial	T	Displays the tutorial. From here you can follow an example showing the steps in creating a COSMOS project.
How to Use Help	H	Displays the standard Microsoft Windows help guidance
About COSMOS	A	Displays the About Message Box which provides information about the COSMOS product