Each menu tab is organized into multiple submenus that group similar types of functions. Each menu tab also has these standard features:
Workflow functionality is accessible from action list and doc search buttons in the upper-left corner of the screen.
A Message of the Day can be displayed on the top of the screen.
The current user is displayed on the upper right corner of the screen.
A Provide Feedback link on the upper right corner of the screen allows anyone to report bugs, issues, and suggestions.
All tabs include the Message of the Day at the top of the screen to quickly distribute messages to all OLE users on-line.
Tip
Updating the Message of the Day: If no message of the day is defined in the system, the Message of the Day area is not displayed on the screen. To define the message of the day, initiate the Message of the Day e-doc from the Admin menu tab.
For more information, see Message of the Day in the Guide to the OLE System Administration Module.
Online forms within this web-based software application allow you to enter and select information and to perform actions and navigate, both within and outside the system. The following table briefly outlines the basic tools.
Basic OLE Tools
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Box (a.k.a. edit box, text box, or entry field): A rectangular box in which you can type text. If the box already contains text, you can select that default text or delete it and type new text. Use a keyboard to type or clipboard to paste text and numbers into the field. |
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Check box (a.k.a. selection box): A square box that is selected or cleared to turn on or off an option. More than one check box can be selected. Use a mouse to click within the box to place a check mark symbol to indicate the option is selected. |
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Option (a.k.a. radio button, option button): A round button used to select one of a group of mutually exclusive options. Use a mouse to click within the circle. The dot symbol indicates that the option is selected. |
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List (a.k.a. drop-down menu, combo box, or list box): A box with an arrow indicating a list that drops (expands) downward for viewing (may expand upward to take advantage of available screen real estate). Click the down arrow icon to list menu options, and then click the text to highlight and select an option. |
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Button (a.k.a. command button, action button): A rectangular button with a text label that indicates the action to be performed. Use a mouse to click the button to initiate the action. |
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Link: An internal hyperlink to a different place on the current page, a different screen within the current application, or a related system. Use your mouse to click on the underlined text to cause the desired information to appear. |
