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Users Guide

. See the quick guide.

General layout for the Users Guide section of documentation. Documentation should consist of :

Product Description

  • What is it ?
  • What does it do ?
  • What does it run on ?

How to use the product

Assuming that the system-wide setup has been done.
  • Is there any kind of syntax needed per person ?
  • What is the command line setup ? Are there any parameters or options ? Include some examples.
  • Explain what commands appear within the program.
  • Any other necessary and useful information.

How to install the product

  • Obtaining the necessary files.
  • Compilers required.
  • Copying into system space.
  • How to set a default home page.
  • etc..