At the top of the main window you find a ribbon bar - a set of toolbars, placed on several tabs - which gives quick access to the key functions of the application.

 

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Overview of the PADS4 Agent ribbon bar

The PADS4 Agent ribbon bar has been divided in 5 sections called tab groups. You can access them by clicking the respective headers. Detailed information will be provided in topics to follow.

  1. File

    The File tab group contains the most basic functionality for PADS4 Agent, including connection management.

  2. Home

    The Home tab group is the container for the key functions of the application. These include PADS4 Server connection management, and the most common functions for the chosen information category.

  3. View

    The View tab group lets you determine the way you want to view your information panels.

  4. Tools

    The Tools tab group provides access to options for the application itself as well as system wide functions.

  5. Help

    The Help tab group provides access information about the application itself like instructions, version and license details.