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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

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Home screen

Purpose:

• Start screen when user accesses the application.
• Provides links / buttons for user actions.
• Provides information about the application.

Availability:

• Accessible to all users, but only shows elements relevant to user's role (e.g. Admin button only available to Editors and Administrators).

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List screen

List screen

Purpose: Displays set of records in list form. Displays records by type (archival material, authority records, institutions, terms). Displays minimal information about each record (e.g. Title, ID). Provides links to full view of each record displayed. Provides button to create new record of same type. Availability: Accessible to all users, but AddNew button not available to Researchers.

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.