About the graphical user interface

HP SUM is a web browser-based application. When you launch the GUI, the system uses the default web browser.


	NOTE: Do not use the Back button in your browser window.

The following image explains the major areas of the GUI. Screens options vary based on the node type.

Item

Description

Main menu - Provides links to all application screens.

Activity list - Status updates appear briefly, and the activity icon displays the status of recent activities. Click the Activities icon, to open the Activity panel.
Login information - Displays the currently logged-in user and offers a logout function.
Help panel - Opens the help panel.

Screen name - Displays the name of the screen.

Screen filters - Filters screen objects.

Screen list - Displays a list of items on the screen.

Baseline or Node name - Lists the baseline or node that you selected in the screen list. This example shows the name of the selected baseline.

Informational highlight - Highlights information that you might need to perform or know about for the selected item. Click to expand this box for all information.

Item details - Provides full details about the selected item.

Actions - Lists the available actions.


	NOTE: Screen options vary based on the screen you are viewing.

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