Closed Stack Access User Interface

The Closed Stack Access user interface (also called a display context interface) consists of two types of windows:

Grids. A “grid” is a two-dimensional display consisting of rows and columns. Each row in a grid represents a specific record, and each column in the grid stores a piece of information (field) in that record.
A grid is simply a way of organizing similar data together.

Here is an example of a grid in Closed Stack Access:

Forms. Forms expand a single row (record) from the grid into greater detail. A form might display read-only information or let you enter new information that defines the record you are working with.

Here is an example of the form used for a row in the CSA Location Administration grid:

You can use these buttons as you complete grids and forms:

Button

Description

Use

Arrowhead

Indicates the active or selected row.

Arrowhead and ellipsis

Indicates that a form exists for this previously completed row. You can edit the indicated record in this form by double-clicking this button.

Asterisk

Lets you add a row to the grid. You can add a new record by completing the fields.

Note: If the grid allows you to add rows, the asterisk button or asterisk and ellipsis button will be the last button on the window. You may need to use the scroll bar to find it.

Asterisk and ellipsis

Lets you add a row to the grid by opening a form. You can add a new record by completing the fields.

Pencil and ellipsis

Indicates that you are currently editing this row.

Grid menu options

Lets you sort, filter, search, export, and change the display of grid information. It also lets you copy, delete, or batch edit a row’s information.

Note: This button is located on the left side of a grid’s column headings.

Globe drop-down

If you use a language other than US-English, this button indicates that you may be able to view, add, or edit a translation for an item.

For more information on grids and forms, see “Working with Grids and Forms” in the “Horizon User Interface” chapter of the Horizon Basics Guide.

As you use grids and forms, some tasks work essentially the same way, no matter what Closed Stack Access process you are working with.

This section explains these topics:

 


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