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Screen types

This section describe the main types of screen users of ICA-AtoM will encounter. Screen titles throughout the system indicate the type of screen being displayed.

• Home screen: default opening screen when user accesses the application.
• List screen: displays a set of records in list form.
• View screen: displays a single record, showing only fields that contain data, read-only.
• Edit screen: displays a single record, showing all fields for data entry / editing.
• Search results screen: displays hits matching a search.

Home screen

Home screen

• Start screen when user accesses the application.

• Provides links / buttons for user actions (search, browse, log in, log out, get help, switch language, add / edit content, translate, administer system).

• Provides information about the application ( welcome screen, About page.

• Accessible to all users, but only shows elements relevant to user's role (e.g. the Admin tab is only available to editors and administrators.

• Accessible from any other screen by clicking the Home link in the System menu.

List screen

List screen

• Displays a set of records in list form.

• There are separate list screen for the main entity types in the system archival descriptions, authority records, Archival institutions, terms).

• Displays minimal information about each record (e.g. Title, ID).

• Provides links to full view of each record displayed (takes you the View screen.

• Provides Add new button to create new record of same type.

• Accessible to all users, but Add new button not available to researchers (view-only access).

View screen

View screen

Purpose: Displays an individual record in full in read-only view. Shows only fields that contain data. Provides an Edit button to route users to data entry screen. Availability: Accessible to all users, but no Edit button for Researchers.

Edit screen

Edit screen

Purpose: Displays an individual record in full for data entry / editing. Shows all fields. Groups fields by collapsible sections: fields can be hidden or displayed by section. Changes entered can be saved or cancelled. Users can toggle between View or Edit screen. Availability: Accessible to Contributors, Editors, Administrators. Not accessible to Researchers.