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