An application is a particular view of the Cúram client defined for a specific user or role. The application definition file details the application banner and a reference to the sections that are part of the application.
An application banner provides the user with the context of the application they are currently accessing. The banner contains the following elements:
- The name of the application. Refer to User Interface Element 1.1 in Introduction to see an example of an application name configured in the User Interface.
- The role of the user that this application is intended for.
- A welcome message for the user. Refer to User Interface Element 1.2 in Introduction to see an example of a welcome message configured in the User Interface.
- An application menu, which includes links to the User Preferences dialog, application help, the about box, and to logout of the application. Refer to User Interface Element 1.3 in Introduction to see an example of an application menu configured in the User Interface.
- A quick search facility for the application. Refer to User Interface Element 1.4 in Introduction to see an example of an application search configured in the User Interface.
The application search is an optional addition to the application banner which provides a quick search facility. The application search supports:
- A text entry field where the user can enter their search criteria.
- An optional search type combo box, which lists the types of object which can be searched on.
- A search button to trigger the actual search.
- An optional link to more search options.
Refer to User Interface Element 1.4 in Introduction to see an example of a fully configured application search in the User Interface. This example has both the optional search type combo box, and optional link with more search options enabled