--- title: "Terminology - Frameworks" canonical: "https://kb.myframeworks.com.au/space/FRAM/28378418/Terminology%20-%20Frameworks" format: markdown --- # Overview The table below provides detailed definitions of terms that you will frequently encounter while using Frameworks: ## Activity** ** A program or grouping of programs that performs a specific function within Frameworks. User security can be applied at this level.  --- ## Dashboard A major system component providing full drill-down into the core entities of the system including Customer, Supplier, Product and General Ledger.   --- ## Grid A table containing column/s and row/s of data. --- ## Frameworks Menu Click the Frameworks Menu icon from anywhere in Frameworks to access the Frameworks navigation tree (menu). --- ## Hamburger (Old versions) Click the Menu icon (4 horizontal lines) from anywhere in Frameworks to access the Frameworks navigation tree (menu). --- ## ToolTip Text Most fields within Frameworks have pop-up or tooltip text to guide or prompt you to type or select a valid value. Simply hover your mouse over the field, or column to view the instructional hover text. ![image-20240930-033037.png](media://de2bd60d-4825-4850-99f8-cde5c708c6d5) --- ## Progress OpenEdge Used to build the Frameworks application including business logic and database access etc. Progress OpenEdge is a leading platform for simplifying and streamlining the development, deployment and management of global business applications. > ✅ Refer to [https://www.progress.com/products/openedge](https://www.progress.com/products/openedge) for more information. --- ## Hyperlink Provides a single click link to an associated record or activity within Frameworks. These are displayed as underlined blue text. --- ## Device The machine, for example, a PC, laptop or tablet is used within Frameworks including its specific definitions as assigned by the administrator. These definitions include things such as assigned branch, printers and till numbers etc. --- # The Frameworks User Interface (UI) ## Home Dashboard Screen Definition The Home Dashboard Screen consists of the following major sections: ![image-20240913-082228.png](media://b56ec7f1-1521-4650-92ad-bf04cae981f8) 1. **Frameworks Menu**: Can be clicked from anywhere in Frameworks to access the Frameworks Menu. 2. **Dashboard Icons**: Click any of the icons to access any of the core-entity dashboards. 3. **Screen Tabs**: Opening any section will open a new section tab. These can be switched between at any time. 4. **Logged-In User**: The currently logged-in user is displayed in the form **User Name (User ID)**. 5. **Logged-In User Details**: The current user's details include company, branch and the device in use. 6. **Menu Search Bar**: Used to search all available sections in the Frameworks Menu. 7. **Frameworks Menu**: Contains all available sections in Frameworks database sorted and displayed in a navigation tree. Expand desired headers or search using the search bar. 8. **Shortcuts**: A list of all saved Frameworks sections. Simply click the hyperlink to quickly navigate Frameworks. 9. **Notifications**: A list of all recent activity (e.g. running a report). ## Dashboard Screen Definitions The Dashboard Screen consists of the following sections: ![image-20240916-014920.png](media://494f4f8f-b50e-4f10-a4bb-c080b9540d47) 1. **Frameworks Menu**: Can be clicked from anywhere in Frameworks to access the Frameworks Menu. 2. **Breadcrumb Menu**: Shows the path of user navigation. Can be used to navigate back to previously viewed sections. 3. **Dashboard Icons**: Click any of the icons to access any of the core-entity dashboards. 4. **Active Screen Tab**: Opening any section will open a new section tab. These can be switched between at any time. The active tab is distinguished by a darker shade. 5. **Logged-In User**: The currently logged-in user is displayed in the form **User Name (User ID)**. 6. **Logged-In User Details**: The current user's details include company, branch and the device in use. 7. **Expanded Section Header**: Some sections in Frameworks are separated by headers which can be expanded/collapsed for access. 8. **Active Tab**: Below headers, a section is separated into tabs. The active tab is indicated by a darker shade. 9. **Tabs**: Used to separate and categorise sections. Can be switched between at any time 10. **Details Section**: Contains information on the currently selected tab. Usually comprised of editable fields with the non-editable fields greyed out. 11. **Details Section**: Contains information on the currently selected tab. Usually comprised of editable fields with the non-editable fields greyed out. 12. **Button**: Click to perform the function. The function is specified by the text on the button. In this case, the button will open a new tab containing the customer's statements 13. **Collapsed Section Header**: Click to expand and view relevant section information. ## GL Dashboard Screen Definitions Clicking the Account ID Hyperlink brings up the GL Dashboard Screen, which is divided into the following sections: ![image-20240916-024107.png](media://45b7a866-9621-4e64-8dc0-3dfa64924719) 1. **Frameworks Logo**: Can be clicked from anywhere in Frameworks to access the Frameworks Menu. 2. **Dashboard Icons**: Click any of the icons to access any of the core-entity dashboards. 3. **Section Tabs**: Opening any section will open a new section tab. These can be switched between at any time. The **active **tab is distinguished by a darker shade. 4. **Expanded Section Header**: Some sections in Frameworks are separated by headers which can be expanded/collapsed for access. 5. **Logged-In User**: The currently logged-in user is displayed in the form **User Name (User ID)**. 6. **Logged-In User Details**: The current user's details include company, branch and the device in use. 7. **Search Results Header**: Divided into segments that can be selected to sort results as desired in ascending and descending order. 8. **Breadcrumbs**: Shows the path of user navigation. Can be used to navigate back to previously viewed sections. 9. **Inactive Tab**: Used to separate and categorise sections. Can be switched between at any time. 10. **Active Tab**: Used to separate and categorise sections. Can be switched between at any time. 11. **Date Selection Button**: When clicked, it will open a calendar that can be used to select the desired date. 12. **Find Button**: Once all desired fields have been filled, clicking this button will activate a search of the Frameworks database. 13. **Hyperlinks**: When clicked, it will perform the desired function or navigate to the desired section. In this case, clicking the month hyperlink will populate the GL Transactions section with transactions. 14. **Details Section**: Contains information on the currently selected tab. Usually comprised of editable fields with the non-editable fields greyed out.