Fractal Explorer Tutorial

Fractal Explorer Tutorial
How to use Fractal Explorer
This tutorial was made using several versions of FE, areas were updated as needed. Last update
1/21/2006.
Since I know how a newbie to Fractal Explorer (FE for short) can feel overwhelmed with the program I
thought I'd make a webpage that tells you how to use it. I'm going to show you step by step with pictures so
be prepared, some of the images may take a little while to show up...
First thing you have to do is download the program and then, of course, install it... Then, run it!
When you first open the program you will be confronted with a blank screen. Look towards the top of
your FE screen and you will notice the words File, Edit, Fractal, Attractor, Animation, Size, View, Window,
and Help... That is how you will navigate about in the program. Once you get proficient with the program
you may even bypass the upper menu and learn to use the shortcut keys such as F3.
Now that you've opened up the program I'm sure you are anxious to start making fractals. To begin
making a new fractal click on File, then New Fractal or just hit the F3 button. This will open up the standard
mandelbrot fractal.
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One thing that is very important is to SAVE SAVE SAVE your pictures as you go along! Even if you
don't plan on keeping one, save it anyway... The program can ...