1.6. The Overview window

Below the panel the Start page is displayed as an overview showing current information about your work and general information status. Visually this overview takes up the largest part of the Start page. The number of displayed objects can be determined in the Settings. For further information, refer to Chapter 8, Settings

Figure 1.7. The overview of the Start page

The overview of the Start page

In the Start page overview you can see all up to date information that concerns you. The following modules are displayed here: Calendar, Email, Tasks and InfoStore. This view allows you to see all appointments and tasks scheduled for the current day at a glance, as well as to have a good overview over the new E-Mail messages and entries in InfoStore. The number of displayed objects can be defined in the Settings.

1.6.1. Calendar

Here you will find the overview of your today's appointments. Displayed are the starting date, the starting hour and the title of the appointment. In the appointment description field a link is located. Click on it to view the details about the appointment. By default, 5 current appointments are displayed. Here the starting date is essential.

1.6.2. Tasks

This overview displays all pending tasks. You can see the starting date, the starting hour and the title of the task. Additionally, the task's priority is displayed. A click on the task allows you to see the details of the task. By default, 5 current tasks are displayed. Here the end date is essential.

1.6.3. Email

You can view new E-Mail messages directly on the Start page. Subject, Sender and the Date are displayed. By clicking on the links you open the Email module and can read your new E-Mail messages.

1.6.4. InfoStore

Here the current entries in the InfoStore are displayed. You can see the entry title, the date when the entry was created and the author of the entry. Click on the links to go directly to the detailed view of the InfoStore and then to the desired entry.