The interface

The interface consists of a main screen with a title bar, a menu bar, a toolbar, a workspace, a status bar and (in Edit mode) a toolbox.

For information on opening or generating a diagram, see "Generating, Opening and Closing a User Diagram" on page 1.

The following image illustrates the interface with a user diagram showing real-time values.

A Menu Bar B Toolbar C Workspace D Click a tab to display its data E Click to return to the Network Diagram view F Status Bar G Click this grouping object to open another window containing more data H Toolbox I Receive/Transmit Status indicators

Toolbar

The toolbar offers quick access to the commands that are used most frequently. Each command on the toolbar is also available from the menus.

A	Open		G	Cut
B	Save		H	Copy
C	Zoom		I	Paste
D	Fit to window		J	Layout
E	Restore to 100%		K	Up One Level
F	Plot Selected Data		L	Help

Zoom

Select View > Zoom In or click the Zoom button to change the mouse pointer to a crosshair. Use this pointer to drag an outline around the area you want to enlarge.

Restore to 100%

Select View > Restore to 100% or click the Restore to 100% button to return to the normal view.

Fit to Window

Select View > Fit to Window or click the Fit to Window button to force the user diagram to fit in the current window.

Up One Level

Select File > Up One Level or click the Up One Level button to return to the previously displayed window. Note that this also closes the current window. If you want to be prompted when you reach the top level of a diagram, make sure Options > Browse closes active window is selected.

Workspace

The main area in the center of the screen is the workspace. The workspace is used to display information such as user diagrams and data and event viewers.

Status Bar

The status bar displays:

The status line, which describes any active processes and provides a brief description of the currently selected command or toolbar button.

The current time on the workstation.

A progress indicator bar.

Two communication status lights.

Toolbox

In Edit mode, the toolbox also appears on the screen. You can add objects to the user diagram using the toolbox. See "Creating and Customizing a User Diagram" on page 1 for more information on the toolbox and Edit mode.

Other display features

offers several display features to assist you when viewing a user diagram. Some of these are accessible through the toolbar and menu options (see "Toolbar" on page 1). Those only accessible through menu options are:

Browse closes active window

Select Options > Browse closes active window to have each window that you open replace the previous one. This option is selected by default. Without this option selected, any previously opened windows remain open.

Arrange All

Select Window > Arrange All to tile all open windows in the workspace.

Display mode and Edit mode

There are two display modes in , which affect how you navigate a user diagram. Whether or not the toolbox is shown indicates the mode you are in: if the toolbox is open, you are in edit mode; if it is closed, you are in display mode.

Display mode allows you to monitor your system, view system data, and control some aspects of your system. In Display mode, single-click objects to view the information they contain or perform their associated action.

Edit mode allows you to configure the appearance and function of user diagrams and diagram objects. In Edit mode, double-click objects to view the information they contain or perform their associated action. Right-click the objects to view configuration options. See "Creating and Customizing a User Diagram" on page 1 and "Customizing a Diagram Object" on page 1 for more information.

When instructed to click a diagram object, either single-click or double-click, depending on the mode you are in.