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 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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