Main menu

The Main menu is located on the left-hand side of the browser window below the Top bar.

Menu bar content for the main menu

Which menu items actually appear in the menu bar of the Main menu depends on a variety of factors:

  • The Module selector restricts the display to only the subset for the selected module (‘Data Platform’ or ‘My Data Apps’).

  • Certain menu items may be linked to the installation or licensing of optional modules.

  • Most menu entries are linked to the requirement of sufficient authorisations for the Role of session.

  • Configurable Association criteria may also determine the effective availability of menu items.

In the context of the Search menu, the content of the menu bar for the Main menu is temporarily overridden with a list of results from which items can be selected directly.

There are three states for the Main menu:

  • By default, the Main menu appears expanded so that icons, labelling texts and, if applicable, the symbol for expanding a menu item (on the right) are permanently visible.

    • The Main menu can be minimised by clicking on the [<]symbol (top right in the expanded menu bar).

  • If the Main menu is minimised, it only displays the icon for menu items.

    • In this state, the Main menu is automatically expanded to full width as soon as the mouse cursor approaches the minimised menu bar.

    • When using the Search menu, the Main menu is also temporarily expanded to allow a selection from the list of results.

    • If the mouse cursor leaves the menu bar area again, the Main menu is automatically minimised.

    • By clicking on the[>]symbol (top right in the minimised menu bar), the Main menu can be permanently expanded again.

  • If the browser window has insufficient horizontal space, the Main menu may be closed automatically. Whether the main menu was previously expanded or minimised has no influence on this mechanism.

    • In the Top bar, the menu symbol appears to the left of the Module selector, which can be used to temporarily expand the Main menu by clicking on it.

    • When using the Search menu, the Main menu is also temporarily expanded to allow a selection from the list of results.

    • If the mouse cursor leaves the menu bar area again, the Main menu is automatically closed .

Main menu ... expanded

... minimised

... closed

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