To start tkeclipse, type the command tkeclipse after the operating system prompt, or click on the tkeclipse icon in a window/icons based operating system. This will bring up the tkeclipse top-level, which is shown in Figure 4.1.
Help for tkeclipse can be obtained from the Help menu - the user can obtain on-line documentation on the development tools from this menu, along with turning the balloon help mode on. When this mode is on, a pop-up text `balloon' will appear when the cursor is left on an item for a short while. The balloon will provide a brief explanation of the particular item, and it will disappear when the cursor is moved off the item.
Help on a particular development tool can also be obtained when that tool is being used. The on-line documentation for a tool can be obtained by typing Alt-H on the windows associated with the tool In addition, if a menu bar is available for the tool, the documentation can be obtained via the help menu.