Workbench at a Glance

Within the supported Windows versions familiar environment, the CIMPLICITY Workbench provides you with all the unique CIMPLICITY Power Tools you need to create and manage your project with maximum efficiency.

Also, you will recognize some of the Workbench's tools from your supported Windows versions toolbars and file menus.

A

Menu bar

B

Toolbar Buttons

 

 

1

New project

 

2

Open project

 

3

Print file details

 

4

Dynamic update

 

5

Stop project

 

6

Run project

 

7

Configuration update

 

8

Compare master and data

 

9

Status log

 

10

Computer properties

 

11

Project properties

 

12

Project wizard

 

13

List in the right pane

 

14

Details in the right pane

 

15

Large icons in the right pane

 

16

Tree view in the right pane

 

17

Thumbnails in the right pane

 

18

Help contents

 

 

1

New object

 

2

Duplicate object

 

3

Delete object

 

4

Object properties

 

5

Search

 

6

Field chooser

 

7

Cancel

 

 

1

Project checkout

 

2

Project check in

 

3

Computer checkout

 

4

Computer check in

C

Top-level folders

CIMPLICITY configuration and usage is grouped into three overall categories.

 

1

Project

Project level configuration. Applications and files in this section apply to the open CIMPLICITY project only.

 

2

Computer

Computer level configuration. User configured components in this section are common to all projects and typically found under the CIMPLICITY root directory. The same computer project is referenced by all Workbenches on the same computer.

 

3

Runtime

Set of utility applications that can be used when a project is running locally or remotely.

D

Application icon

Expand to display subordinate applications.

E

Subordinate applications

F

Application folder

Open or close the folders, to view or hide applications.

G

Status bar

Provides information that includes how many records are retrieved, if the project is running, and if a specified task has been completed.

H

Fields

Chosen in the Field Chooser for display.

I

Files/Records

Associated with selected object.

 Tip: Place the cursor over any object in the Workbench to display a brief description of what it does.

Keystrokes to perform commonly used functions

Ctrl+N

Creates a new object.

Ctrl+O

Opens another project in this window.

Ctrl+R

Runs the stopped project.

Ctrl+W

Runs the Project Wizard.

Ctrl+L

Displays the Status Log for the project.

Alt+Spacebar

Displays the Control Menu.

Alt+F4

Closes the project window.

Ctrl+Esc

Displays the system Task List window.

More information

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About the CIMPLICITY Workbench.