Leibinger JET3 up, Operating Manual

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Page 86 Job Editor Group 8
Release R1.06 JET3up
6.6 Windows and menu elements
Menu bar
A menu bar displays several drop-down menus.
Drop-down menu
A drop-down menu is opened by clicking on the respective menu item in the menu bar.
It shows a list of options or commands.
Submenu
A drop-down menu may have menu items which open submenus.
Dialog box
A dialog box may contain controls, status indicators, text entry boxes or buttons which
start additional functions.
Title bar
The title bar is the topmost bar of a dialog box or window and shows the function of
the dialog box or the file that is currently open in the window.
Tabs
Complex dialog boxes may contain several tabs to arrange functions logically. One can
change between tabs by clicking on their captions.
Controls
There are several controls to set parameters or enter data:
Arrow key: Arrow keys are used to move objects or to set parameters in a spin
box.
Drop-down list: A list that holds several options from which only on can be selected.
Check box:
A check box allows the choice between two options. A check box
may be selected (for true) or not (for false).
Display field: Field for text or figures inputs.
Command inputs
There are two possibilities for command inputs:
Button: The command is carried out by clicking on a button.
Menu item: The command is carried out by clicking on a menu item.
Direct button: Special button (shortcut) that works as a shortcut to open a dialog
box directly instead of using the menu structure.