Starting IDL

Windows - Click the Windows Start button, and select:

Programs IDL 6.4 IDL.

Macintosh - IDL 6.4 for MacOS X can only be run from a UNIX X-Windows prompt. In order to obtain an X-Windows prompt, it is necessary to start the Apple X11 window manager. Launch X11 from the Applications folder. X11 displays a UNIX X-Windows command line in an OS X window. Now at the system command prompt enter:

idlde

Motif - Start IDL by entering the following at the % prompt:

idlde