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Action Console |
A console available in most applications, which is used to keep track of actions such as phone calls, meetings, and "to-do" items. Includes a "tickler" feature for application-specific items, such as overdue accounts. See also: Console |
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Alert |
An option for a job that flags the system to send an email when the job is run. See also: Job Manager |
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[ALT] |
A special key on your keyboard that is used in conjunction with other keys to quickly perform a function. Example: To open Print View, press [ALT] [f] [e] [v]. See also: Keyboard Shortcuts |
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Application |
Examples: Edifice, Invision, INSight See also: Module |
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Auto Notify Item |
A special console item that lets you set up notifications and alerts for certain functions performed. For example, if a certain field is maintained by a wizard, such as an account name, you can set up the system to automatically send an email and add an item to the Console Items Panel whenever the account name is changed by a wizard. Tips:
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An electronic copy of programs or files stored separately from the original. | |
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Browser |
A software package that enables you to display and interact with documents (pages) hosted by web servers on the Internet. Popular browsers include Microsoft Internet Explorer, Netscape Browser, and Mozilla Firefox. Tip: Do not confuse the term browser with search engine. A search engine, such as Google or Yahoo!, works within the framework of a browser to help you find information the Internet. |
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Button |
An image that is clicked to perform an operation. Buttons sometimes appear raised when inactive and sunken (or depressed) when activated. Examples:
Tip: If a button appears focused, outlined like the first Save button below, you can automatically click the button simply by pressing [ENTER].
See also: Icon |
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Button Bar |
See Toolbar. |
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Character-Based |
A text-only interface that only allows systematic keyboard entries. Tip: Many of the NDS application modules operate in two versions, character-based and GUI-based. See also: GUI |
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Choose |
To position the pointer over an item, and then click the mouse button. See also: Select |
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Click |
To press the left mouse button once. See also: Double-Click and Right-Click |
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Console |
A program that is a portal into your applications, giving you access to your to-do list, favorite documents and reports, job scheduling, and the ability to monitor key performance indicators (KPIs). See Also: Action Console, Executive Console, Job Console, Schedule Console, User Console, Workflow Console |
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Console Item |
A favorite file that appears in the Console Items Panel of the Executive Console and User Console. Console items include word processing documents, spreadsheets, data bases, Crystal Reports, and reports from your NDS software applications.
Tip: To maintain information about the items on the consoles, use the Console Item Wizards for your favorite files and the Job Console for NDS application reports and processes. |
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Console Items Panel |
A panel in the Executive Console and the User Console that contains a list of favorite console items. Tips: The Executive Console shows items from all NDS application modules. In contrast, the User Console shows only the items for the currently opened module. |
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Content View Panel |
A panel in the Executive Console and the User Console that displays a key performance indicator or a favorite console item, such as a Crystal Report, text document, or web page. |
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Context-Sensitive Help |
A type of Help built into the software that displays information related to a particular field or function in use. See also: Field-Level Help, Form-Level Help |
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[CTRL] |
A special key on your keyboard that is used in conjunction with other keys to quickly perform a function. Example: To clear data, press [CTRL + x]. See also: Keyboard Shortcuts |
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A level of help that displays basic information about entering data in a specific field, such as data type (alpha or numeric) and field length. Tip:
You can
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Card See also: WebHelp, Tool Tips, Context-Sensitive Help | |
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Default |
A pre-loaded setting or value for a field that is displayed in the field to save data entry time. You can override the default value, if needed. |
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Desktop |
The
main screen that contains icons
for all of the NDS modules. The
desktop includes the Windows Start Tip: For more information, see the Windows Terminology topic. See also: NDS Desktop |
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De-select |
To remove or clear a checkmark from a check box, thus preventing a function from being performed. |
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Dialog Box |
A small window that prompts for information or parameters for the operation being performed. See also: Prompt |
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Double-Click |
To press the left mouse button twice in rapid succession. See also: Click and Right-Click |
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Drag |
To move the mouse while holding the left mouse button down. Dragging moves windows from one location on the screen to another. Also called: Drag and Drop |
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Email Profile |
A special file that contains several preset parameters about a user and activates the email features within a module. Tip: For more information, contact NDS Technical Support. |
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Enter [ENTER] |
1. Without brackets, refers to typing data into a field. 2. In brackets, refers to the [ENTER] key on the keyboard. You usually press [ENTER] when ready to perform a function, such as saving a record. Tip: If a button appears focused, outlined like the first Save button below, you can automatically click the button simply by pressing [ENTER].
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[ESC] |
A special key on your keyboard that is used to escape from the current function. [ESC] usually closes the active window. |
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Executable File (*.exe) |
A PC program identified by the .exe suffix. You can run an executable file by opening it. Tip: You can add a favorite executable file, such as the Microsoft Calculator, to the Executive Console and the User Console. Example: calc.exe (Microsoft Calculator) |
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Executive Console |
A console in the Executive Management System (EMS), which is used to monitor your business activities, analyze key performance indicators, and to launch favorite documents and reports. The Executive Console contains three major areas, the Key Performance Indicators Panel, the Console Items Panel for favorite files, and the Content View Panel for displaying data and charts. Tips:
See also: Console |
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Fast Access Maintenance |
A file maintenance window, which is accessible directly from a data field in order to review, edit or create a record for that field. Directions:
Click the
star icon next to a data field Tip: This is commonly used for a data field that is a code. |
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Fast Access Toolbar |
A small floating toolbar containing buttons for quickly launching or switching to related programs and functions. To display a Fast Access Toolbar, select the appropriate menu option. Example: |
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Field |
A segment of a record pertaining to a specific data element. There are multiple fields within a record. You can enter or modify the data within one or more fields in a window. Tip: Spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Excel, often refer to fields as columns. Example: Customer Name is a field within the Customer Master record. |
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A type of help that displays the specific WebHelp topic for the field in which you are working. See also: Form-Level Help | |
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File |
Example: The Customer Master file contains a separate record for each customer. |
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Focus |
Describes a button, field, or other area that is active. If you tab to a button or a field, it is in focus. Tip: If a button appears focused, outlined like the first Save button below, you can automatically click the button simply by pressing [ENTER].
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Form |
A window containing fields in which you enter data. |
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A type of help that displays the specific WebHelp topic for the form (or window) in which you are working. See also: Field-Level Help | |
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A sequence of 12 special keys that usually reside in the top row of your keyboard. They provide a quick method for running pre-defined functions. In some modules, you can change the operation performed by a function key by modifying the System Parameters. Example: [F1], [ F2], [ F3] | |
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GUI |
Graphical User Interface. Pronounced GOO-ee. GUI is a graphical interface where you can interact with the program using both the keyboard and the mouse for point-and-click operations. GUI is recognizable by its colored windows containing text and representations of buttons, icons, and other images or pictures. Tip: Many of the application modules operate in two versions, character-based and GUI-based. See also: Character-Based |
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Hard Copy |
A printed copy, especially of the output of a computer or word processor. |
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Help |
Generally refers to any online documentation that describes how to use the software. For more information, refer to Levels of Help. See also: WebHelp, Cue Cards, Tool Tips, Field-Level Help, Form-Level Help, Context-Sensitive Help |
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Highlight |
1. verb: To mark text so that it becomes selected. 2. noun: Color or intensity change to bring attention to an area on the screen. Tip: Highlighting can take the form of...
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HIPPA |
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act. Pronounced HIP-pah. A government mandate for protecting individuals' privacy. |
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HTML |
Hypertext Markup Language, a markup language used to structure text and multimedia documents and to set up hypertext links between documents, used extensively on the Internet. See also: XML |
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HTTP |
Hypertext Transfer Protocol. A protocol used to request and transmit files, especially web pages and web page components, over the Internet or other computer network. The HTTP address is the Internet address. Tip: HTTP:// is usually the prefix to an Internet address. Most browsers enter HTTP:// for you automatically. See also: URL |
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Specially activated pictures or text that you can click to instantly display the information you need. Tips:
Also called: jump, link, hypertext, hot spot, hot link, or shortcut | |
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A graphical representation of an object that a user can select and open, such as a folder, document, or program. Examples:
See also: Button | |
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Internet |
An interconnected system of networks that connects computers around the world via the TCP/IP protocol. Also called: World Wide Web |
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Internet Address |
The address of a web page on the Internet. Also called: URL |
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Internet Explorer |
The Microsoft application used to browse the Internet (or an internal intranet), which displays HTML based documents and graphics. Tip: WebHelp runs within a browser such as Microsoft Internet Explorer. See also: Browser |
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Job |
A general term for any application function, including reports, processes, utilities, and auto notify items. Tip: You can manipulate jobs by adding them to the consoles and by scheduling them to be run at a later time. |
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Job Console |
The Job Console is a portal for managing the jobs in your application. The Job Console lists the eligible reports, processes, and auto notify items within an application module. You can use the Job Console to launch the Job Manager and the Job Scheduler. Tip: You can not use the Job Console within EMS. It is only available in an NDS application. See also: Console |
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Job Manager |
The job manager performs the following functions:
Tip: You can not use the Job Console within EMS. It is only available in an NDS application. |
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Job Scheduler |
The Job Scheduler provides the means to manage jobs on the schedules to run in the background. Tip: You can not use the Job Scheduler within EMS. It is only available in an NDS application. |
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JPEG |
Joint Photographics Experts Group. Pronounced JAY-peg. JPEG is a type of graphic used for storing images in some software modules. The JPEG file is recognized by the file name extensions .jpg or .jpeg. |
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Key |
1. noun: A number, letter, symbol, or special function key on the computer keyboard. 2. verb: To type or enter data into a field. 3. noun:
The field
of information that is used to uniquely access records in a file. |
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Key Performance Indicators (KPI) |
Quantifiable metrics, both financial and non-financial, used to assess the present state of the business and to prescribe a course of action. Tip: Use the Executive Console to monitor your KPIs. |
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Keyboard entries that quickly open or perform certain functions. Example: [ALT] [f] Also called: hot keys or shortcut keys | |
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Log On |
1. To launch an NDS software module, which requires your User ID and possibly a password. 2. To gain access to a computer system by entering a name and password or other appropriate commands. This also requires the User ID. |
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Contains multiple menus that "drop-down" when you click the menu name. The Menu Bar is usually located near the top of the window, below the Title Bar. Menu Examples: Files, View, Images, Windows Tip: For more information, see the Windows Terminology topic. See also: Status Bar, Taskbar, Title Bar, Toolbar | |
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Module |
A module is a group of programs within an application that work together within a specific business area. Examples:
See also: Application |
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Navigation Pane |
The Navigation Pane is the left side of the WebHelp window and contains tabs for the Table of Contents, Index and Search. Tip:
To show
and hide the Navigation Pane, click See also: Viewing Pane |
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NDS Desktop |
See: Desktop |
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A number for each person or group of people used for Sign On security. See also: User ID, User Number | |
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Panel |
An area within a window, which usually can not be resized or moved. Tip: For more information, see the Windows Terminology topic. |
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Pop-Up |
A help topic that appears in a smaller window on top of an existing topic, when you click the hyperlink for the pop-up. It is usually used for additional information, such as a field definition. Tip: To close a pop-up, simply click once anywhere on the screen. Also called: Popup |
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Position |
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Post |
A procedure that processes transactions to update the module's database. Sometimes posts are run daily, weekly, or monthly. |
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A program function that performs operations that require only minimal interaction with the user. A process may take several minutes when accessing large files. Tip: You can monitor the progress of a process using Process Control Options. | |
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Prompt |
The statements or questions that appear on the screen as the system runs. Example: The Printing Options dialog box prompts for the printer identification number. See also: Dialog Box |
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Quick Launch Toolbar |
Contains buttons
for launching various programs. It
usually appears next to the Windows Start
Tip: For more information, see the Windows Terminology topic. See also: Desktop, Taskbar, System Tray |
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Record |
A group of related fields within a file. Tip: Spreadsheet programs, such as Microsoft Excel, often refer to records as rows. Example: Account Number, Customer Name, and Owner Name are fields within the Customer Master record. There is a unique Customer Master record for each customer in the Customer Master file. |
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Right-Click |
To press the right mouse button once, usually to display a shortcut menu. See also: Click and Double-Click |
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Schedule Console |
The Schedule Console displays a list of the Schedule IDs, which contain groups of jobs that run in the background. From here you can launch the Schedule Manager to maintain the jobs on a schedule. Tip: You can not use the Schedule Console within EMS. It is only available in an NDS application module. See also: Console |
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Schedule Manager |
Schedules jobs to automatically run in the background at specified times - daily, weekly, or monthly. Tip: You can not use the Schedule Manager within EMS. It is only available in an NDS application module. |
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Screen |
The entire monitor screen
that contains the Desktop, Start
Tip: For a description of all of the parts of a screen, see the Window Terminology topic. |
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Scroll |
To view information that does not currently fit in the displayed window by rolling up, down, left, or right. Methods:
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Select |
1. To click a check box so that a checkmark appears, thus preventing a function from being performed. 2. To position the pointer over an item and click it by pressing the mouse button. 3. To highlight text. |
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Server |
A computer that provides access to shared files and printers for client systems on a computer network. |
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Displays a pop-up menu when you click the right mouse button (right-click). | |
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Status Bar |
Displays informational and error messages about the current function. The Status Bar appears at the bottom of the module window. Tip: For more information, see the Windows Terminology topic. |
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Fields that can be set to customize the operation of the module for your office. System parameters are set during installation; however, these features can be changed by your System Administrator as required. | |
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System Tray |
An area of the Taskbar that contains the clock and icons with information about special active functions. Tip: For more information, see the Windows Terminology topic. See also: Taskbar, Quick Launch Toolbar |
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Tab |
A clickable projection that looks like a file folder tab and allows you to change the panel displayed within a window. |
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Taskbar |
Displays buttons that represent windows for programs that are currently running. Tips:
See also: Menu Bar, Status Bar, Title Bar, Toolbar, System Tray |
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Title Bar |
Appears at the top of a window and usually displays the program or function name. Tips:
See also: Menu Bar, Status Bar, Taskbar, Toolbar |
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A type of help that displays a single-line description when the pointer hovers over a field or button. See also: WebHelp, Cue Cards, Field-Level Help, Form-Level Help, Context-Sensitive Help | |
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Usually appears near the top of the Internet Explorer window and contains a group of buttons for functions commonly used within the module. The Toolbar is usually located below the Menu Bar. Also called Button Bar. Tip: For more information, see the Windows Terminology topic. Example Buttons
on the Toolbar: See also: Menu Bar, Status Bar, Taskbar, Title Bar | |
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Type |
1. verb: To press a key or series of keys on the keyboard. 2. verb: To enter data. 3. noun: A field that categorizes data, such as the Console Item Type. |
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URL |
Uniform Resource Locator. The address of a web page on the Internet. Also called: Internet address, web site address, HTTP address |
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User Console |
A console that provides access to your favorite files, such as word documents, spreadsheets, data bases, Crystal Reports, and application reports. Tips:
See also: Console |
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The code that you enter when you log onto the NDS software. Each person has a unique User ID. See also: User Number, Operator Number | |
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A unique number automatically associated with each User ID. The User Number is stored in some files, displayed in some windows, and printed on some reports. See also: User ID, Operator Number | |
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User Profile |
A special file that contains several preset parameters for a user, including their NDS User ID, default printers, passwords, and other module-specific information. Tip: For more information, contact NDS Technical Support. |
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Viewing Pane |
The right side of the WebHelp window containing the topic of information. See also: Navigation Pane |
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An online Help system that operates within an Internet browser application such as Internet Explorer. WebHelp is a type of HTML help that operates on multiple platforms including UNIX, Windows, and MySQL. Also called: Web Manual, Web Help (two words) See also: Help, Cue Cards, Tool Tips, Field-Level Help, Form-Level Help, Context-Sensitive Help | |
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Window |
A bordered area within a screen that can be resized and closed independently of other windows on the screen. Tip: For a description of all of the parts of a window, see the Window Terminology topic. |
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Wizard |
An interactive assistance routine that guides the user through a complex task. Wizards are often implemented as a sequence of prompts through which the user can move forward and backward, filling in the details required. Example:
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Workflow Console |
Keeps track of tasks assigned to users. Distributes documents to users, who can sign off on the documents to acknowledge receipt. Tip: You can not use the Workflow Console within an NDS application. It is only available in EMS. See also: Console |
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WWW |
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XML |
Extensible Markup Language, a subset of SGML that is even richer than HTML. XML provides the easy interchange of documents on the Internet. Tip: Certain reports have the option to generate the data in the XML format, which provides flexibility for formatting the report. |
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