When the mouse is held briefly over a menu item or button in the main ModelMuse window, a hint will appear on the status bar that briefly describes the function of the menu item or button. In addition, with buttons, a shorter version of the “hint” will appear in a small window in front of the button. The hint will remain visible for a short time and then disappear.

Hints that are related to the Working Area are also displayed on the status bar. When the cursor is moved over the Working Area, the coordinates of the cursor are displayed on the left panel of the status bar. When the cursor is over the grid, the column, row, and/or layer number is displayed on the middle panel of the status bar. When the cursor is over the mesh, the layer and element or node is displayed. When the grid or mesh is colored, the value of the data set used to color the grid or mens in the current node or element is displayed on the right-hand panel of the status bar along with a description of how the value was assigned. The value and description may also be viewed in the Grid or Mesh Value dialog box (Data|Show Grid or Mesh Values). If Local Grid Refinement is being used, the user must also select either the parent model or one of the child models in the Grid or Mesh Value dialog box for which values will be displayed.

To resize the individual panels on the status bar, click on the dividers between the panels and drag with the mouse.

See also "Hint Display Time dialog box".