Main window

Introduction

The following is a description of the main window – its structure and the different areas.



 

Element

Description

Menu bar.

Toolbar. Each plugin has its own toolbar.

Navigation pane.
 
Top most:
The top most part of the navigation pane typically shows a treeview. Each plugin will have its own treeview with nodes that represent entities available for that particular plugin.
 
Bottom most:
Outlook-like navigation that is used to switch between plugins. It is possible to rearrange the order, minimize certain buttons, and also to hide unwanted buttons.

Content pane. This pane will change view depending on the selected item in the navigation pane.
 
Detail view

Status strip. Some plugins will be using this part of the user interface to display various types of information.