To begin designing your Spread component in the Spread Designer:

• Set preferences, as described in the Settings Menu.
• Set the Spread settings, as described in the Spread Settings Dialog.
• Set up the sheets and customize the sheet settings, as described in the Sheet Settings Dialog.
• Work in the data area of the sheet, as described in Designing in the Data Area.
• Optionally, add shapes to highlight areas of the sheet, as described in Designing Shapes.
• Save your work to a file, apply the settings to the component on the form, or print a copy, as described in Working with the Design.

For more information about Spread Designer, return to the Introduction to Spread Designer.