What is the InfoCenter?


The eSuite InfoCenter is designed for the network computing environment and is a key element of the new user interface (UI) created for the eSuite WorkPlace and DevPack applets. Novice users, power users, and application developers can be immediately productive thanks to the InfoCenter's simplicity, power, and ease of use. Instead of simply using a legacy interface, the InfoCenter was created for Web-connected Internet and intranet users working in a cross platform enterprise.

The goal of the InfoCenter is to provide a UI that is intuitive and gives immediate feedback on actions users are performing. It provides easy access to all the eSuite WorkPlace and DevPack features. Users familiar with the Windows UI will find that the InfoCenter leverages existing knowledge. It provides action bars, just in time menus, shortcut keys, and other familiar elements of menu-driven operating systems. Users new to computers will find the interface natural and intuitive.

eSuite applet actions that users perform most often are readily accessible with a single mouse click through InfoCenter's integrated action bar.


"Action bar" for eSuite Web browser


"Action bar" for eSuite WorkFiles


eSuite applet commands that are less frequently performed by users can be accessed via InfoCenter menus.


"Text" menu for eSuite mail


"Insert" menu for eSuite word processor

eSuite InfoCenter properties panels offer users one-stop-shopping for setting properties--fonts, alignment, colors, page attributes, etc.


"Lines & Colors" panel for eSuite spreadsheet


eSuite InfoCenter command panels enable users to perform specific commands or guide users through a process. Examples of these include; opening, saving and printing files; inserting images, @Functions and URL links, or performing other processes like find and replace, range sorting, or managing presentation slides.


"Insert Clip Art to the Page" panel for eSuite presentation graphics