About the Horizon User Interface

The Horizon user interface is similar to the interface of other applications that run on a Microsoft Windows operating system. However, the Horizon interface has many features that are unique to Horizon. This chapter gives an overview of those unique Horizon features. It also helps you to understand how some standard Microsoft Windows features work within the Horizon interface.

The basic framework of the Horizon interface is called “the Launcher.” The Launcher lets you open (or “launch”) the various processes that you use in Horizon, and navigate between those processes. It also lets you customize some areas of your Horizon interface. (For more information on customizing the interface, see the Launcher Configuration Guide.)

Once a process is open, you can work in various types of Horizon process windows. These windows let you view and edit information that is stored in your library’s database. For most processes, you view information in a “list” window, and then edit in an “edit” window. For a few processes, you work in a “grids and forms” interface that lets you complete records more quickly and use tools that help your data-entry efficiency. The windows that display depend on what process you are using and where that process fits in your library's workflow.

Horizon also lets you use shortcuts and right-click menus to quickly access features and options.

 


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