How to get help

How to get help

MainStage provides several ways for you to get answers to questions, learn about controls and functions while you’re working, and view detailed information about all aspects of the application. You can also view information directly in the application using the Quick Help feature.

In addition to being available from the MainStage Help menu, the full suite of help documents is available online in HTML and ePub formats.

Quick Help

You can view a brief description of windows, controls, and other elements of the MainStage interface without leaving the application or interrupting your workflow. You can view Quick Help either in the inspector, or in a movable floating window.

  • To view Quick Help in the inspector, open the inspector, then choose Help > Quick Help.

  • To view Quick Help in a floating window, close the inspector, then choose Help > Quick Help.

MainStage Help

Describes the MainStage interface, commands, and menus and gives step-by-step instructions for creating MainStage concerts and for accomplishing specific tasks.

  • To view MainStage Help from within MainStage, choose Help > MainStage Help.

  • To view MainStage Help online, browse to http://help.apple.com/mainstage/mac/3.2/.

  • To view MainStage Help in ePub format, search for MainStage Help in the iBooks Store.

MainStage Instruments

Provides comprehensive instructions for using the powerful collection of instruments included with MainStage.

MainStage Effects

Provides comprehensive instructions for using the powerful collection of effects included with MainStage.

Logic Remote

For iPad users, a separate app is available that lets you view detailed Help information on your iPad while you work in MainStage. The Logic Remote app is available on the App Store.