===== TestOptimal IDE Overview =====
//TestOptimal IDE// features a simple and easy to use layout.  Most of the functions can be accessed with just a few clicks away.  

This page describes the basic IDE screen layout, navigation and customization. 

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==== Screen Layout ====
//TestOptimal IDE// consists of an [[#Application Header]] on the top, a [[#Content-Area]] in the middle and a [[#System Message Pane]] at the bottom.

Hover over button, links and field labels to show contextual information.


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=== Application Header ===
The application header has menu, toolbar and a set of tab selection. The far right is the application info menus.

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== Menus ==
Menus are accessed by hovering mouse over {{http://testoptimal.com/to.ico}}.  

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Hover over menu name to show drop-down menu items. Some menu items may require a model to be open or a specific tab is open.

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== Toolbar ==
Toolbar icons are associated to menu items and can be added or removed through application menu.

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== Tabs ==
Tabs are listed in the center of the application header when a model is open. Click on the bar graph icon to open [[dashboard | Dashboard]].

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== Info Menus ==
On the right of application header is [[#Info Menu]].  Click on the edition to open [[ # Manage  License]] and mouse over down-arrow to show drop-down menu items.

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==== Content Area ====
This is the area where you will be building your model and writing automation scripts:

  * [[ide_model | Model Editor]]
  * [[ide_script | Script Editor ]]
  * [[ide_dataset | DataSet Editor ]]
  * [[ide_requirement | Requirement Editor ]]
  * [[ide_result | Execution Result ]]
  * [[ide_artifact | Model Artifact ]]

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==== System Message Pane ====
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Informational, alert and error messages are displayed in this area. 

Upon new message is received, the message will be displayed and hide after 5 seconds.  

A solid bar on the left indicates there are messages.  An orange bar indicates there are error messages.  Clicking on this solid bar will open the message pane.

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==== Manage License ====
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Enter license keys and acknowledge that you have read and agreed to //TestOptimal License Agreement//.