FirstClass window components

FirstClass window components

A FirstClass window consists of:

A a menu bar

B a toolbar

C a main pane that displays the contents of an open container or object such as a message

D a status bar

as well as panes that you can open or close as needed:

Pane	What this pane shows	Why open this pane?
E navigation	• A hierarchical (tree) view of FirstClass objects. • A navigation bar with buttons that launch the FirstClass applications (only shown on your Desktop).	• Easy to move among containers. • One-click access to FirstClass applications.
reading	The contents of a selected object, such as a message. This pane opens as part of the main pane.	Quick access to object contents in a single window.

The status bar

The status bar shows information such as:

• help for an object, such as a toolbar button or field on a form, that your cursor is hovering over

• a zoom control for content magnification, in objects such as messages

• date and time, in calendars.

In addition, it contains buttons that let you toggle the navigation and reading panes on and off.