Terminology

In order to understand this user guide, you have to be familiar with these terms.

Terminology

Definition

Groupware

The software described in this documentation.

Objects

Groupware objects like E-mail, contacts, appointments, tasks, and InfoStore items

Elements

Elements of the groupware, like windows, labels, the module bar, panel, buttons, etc.

Function

A groupware action activated by the user. Examples: sending an E-Mail, deleting an appointment

GUI

Abbreviation of Graphical User Interface. This refers to the groupware interface. The GUI consists of individual elements.

User

A person working with the groupware. Each user has a name and a password.

Internal users

All groupware users make up the internal users group.

Participant

A user invited to an appointment or task.

External participant

A person that is not a user but that participates in an appointment or task.

System windows

Dialog windows that offer certain operating system functions. Example functions are: printing, opening an E-Mail attachment, and selecting a file. Depending on the operating system on your local machine the looks of the system windows may vary.