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===== The main window =====
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When **gschem** is started, the main window is shown.

{{geda:gschem_screenshot_001.jpg|Screenshot of gschem main window}}

The window has four main elements.  Working from top to bottom, these are:

  - The menu bar, where all built-in file and editing actions are available.
  - The toolbar, which gives quick access to the most commonly needed actions.
  - The schematic view area.
  - The status bar. Working from left to right, the status bar shows: the current bindings for the left, middle and right mouse buttons; the grid settings; the current keystroke sequence (this will be initially blank); and the current editing mode.