Common UI Elements
The following UI elements are common to every screen of the application.
Number |
Element |
Description |
---|---|---|
1 |
Support Menu |
Click to open the Support Menu. Options include User Manual and Troubleshooting, which open up a sidebar with additional information. |
2 |
User Login |
Click to open the User Login Dialog. If present, users must login to unlock premium features. This element may not be present on your version of the software. |
3 |
Forward and Back Buttons |
These buttons allow you to navigate backward and forward to previous application views. |
4 |
Experiment Tab Bar |
This bar contains tabs linking to experiments opened during use of the application. Each experiment tab includes its name, the date it was recorded, and a close button to remove it from the experiment bar. |
5 |
Experiment Tab Menu |
Menu for the Experiment Tab Bar. Allows user to close all experiments loaded in the bar. |
6 |
Device List Side Panel |
Quickly navigate to connected devices and view their status from this nifty side panel. Click and drag to re-order devices. |
7 |
Home Button |
Navigate back to the home screen |
8 |
Results Button |
Brings the user to view of Past Experiment Results |
9 |
Templates Button |
Brings the user to view of Plate Layout Templates |
10 |
Settings Button |
Opens up Settings |
11 |
Version Info |
Displays information about the current version of labrador including the version number, the edition and whether it is free or premium. |
12 |
Notifications |
Notifications will appear in the bottom right and can be dismissed with the x button. Otherwise, notifications will close automatically after a few seconds when user mouse is not hovering over them. |