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[[Main Page]] > [[User manual]] > [[UM-2 | UM-2 Getting started]] > UM-2.4 Screen types
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[[Main Page]] > [[User manual]] > [[Getting started]] > Page types
  
== Screen types ==
 
  
This section describe the main types of screen users of ICA-AtoM will encounter. [[Glossary#Screen title | Screen titles]] throughout the system indicate the type of screen being displayed.
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This section describes the main page types users of ICA-AtoM will encounter. [[Glossary#Page title|Page titles]] throughout the system indicate the type of page being displayed. The main page types are:
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* [[#Home page|Home page]]
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* [[#View|View]]
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* [[#Edit|Edit]]
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* [[#Search results|Search results]]
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* [[#Browse results|Browse results]]
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* [[#Error|Error]]
  
[[Image:um2-4Home.png|500px|right|thumb|Home screen]]
 
  
'''Home screen'''
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<div class="clearfix">
  
*Start screen when user accesses the application.
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== Home page ==
  
*Provides links / buttons for user actions (search, browse, log in, log out, get help, switch language, add / edit content, translate, administer system).
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[[Image:homePage_1.png|500px|right|thumb|Home page: user is logged in]]
  
*Provides information about the application ([[Glossary#Welcome message|welcome message]], [[Glossary#About page|About page]]).
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The [[Glossary#Home page|home page]] is the first page the user sees when opening the application. It provides basic information about the application and links and buttons for user actions (search, browse, log in, log out, get help, switch language). When the user logs in, the [[Glossary#Main menu|main menu]] becomes visible.
  
*Accessible to all users, but only shows elements relevant to user's role (e.g. the [[Glossary#Admin tab|Admin tab]] is only available to [[Glossary#Editor|editors]] and [[Glossary#Administrator|administrators]].
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The [[Glossary#Home page|home page]] is accessible from any other page by clicking the [[Glossary#Site title|site title]], the [[Glossary#Site logo|site logo]] or the "home" link in the [[Glossary#User menu|user menu]].
  
*Accessible from any other screen by clicking the [[Glossary#Home link|Home link]] in the [[Glossary#System menu|System menu]].
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</div>
  
  
'''List screen'''
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<div class="clearfix">
  
[[Image:um2-4List.png|500px|right|thumb|List screen]]
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== View ==
  
*Displays a set of records in list form.
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[[Image:viewPage.png|500px|right|thumb|View page for an archival description]]
  
*There are separate list screen for each of the main entity types in the system ([[Glossary#Archival description|archival descriptions]], [[Glossary#Authority record|authority records]], [[Glossary#Archival institution|archival institutions]], [[Glossary#Term|terms]]).
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A [[Glossary#View page|view page]] displays an individual record in full in [[Glossary#View mode|view mode]], showing only those [[Glossary#Field|fields]] that contain data. Logged in users can toggle between [[Glossary#Edit mode|edit mode]] and [[Glossary#View mode|view mode]] by clicking the [[Glossary#Title bar|title bar]] and can also use the [[Glossary#Button block|button block]] to edit or add to the record (i.e. to upload [[Glossary#Digital object|digital objects]], add [[Glossary#Physical storage|physical storage]], etc.).
  
*Displays minimal information about each record (e.g. Title).
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Introduced in Release 1.3,  view pages now include ellipses in text boxes that have a large number of characters (e.g., scope and content). The ellipses allow the User to expand the text box to read the entire body of text. The collapsed position provides a concise and tidy look to the record so User don't have to scroll down to understand what they are viewing.
  
*Click title to view full record [[#View screen|View screen]]).
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</div>
  
*Provides [[Glossary#Add new button|Add new button]] to create new record of same type.
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== Edit ==
  
*Accessible to all users, but [[Glossary#Add new button|Add new button]] not available to [[Glossary#Researcher|researchers]] (view-only access).
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[[Image:editPage.png|500px|right|thumb|Edit page for an archival description]]
  
  
'''View screen'''
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* Displays an individual record in [[Glossary#Edit mode|edit mode]] for data entry.
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* Shows all [[Glossary#Field|fields]], including the [[Glossary#Administration area|administration area]].
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* Groups [[Glossary#Field|fields]] by collapsible [[Glossary#Information area|information areas]]: [[Glossary#Field|fields]] can be hidden or displayed by section.
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* Provides [[Glossary#Button block|button block]] that contains buttons for saving or canceling changes.
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* Accessible to [[Glossary#Contributor|contributors]], [[Glossary#Editor|editors]], and [[Glossary#Administrator|administrators]]; not accessible to [[Glossary#Researcher|researchers]].
  
[[Image:um2-4View.png|500px|right|thumb|View screen]]
 
  
*Displays an individual record in full in read-only view.
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</div>
  
*Shows only fields that contain data.
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<div class="clearfix">
  
*Click [[Glossary#Record title|Record title]] or [[Glossary#Edit button|Edit button]] to switch to data entry / edit mode ([[Glossary#Edit screen|Edit screen]]).
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== Edit digital object ==
  
*Accessible to all users, but [[Glossary#Edit button|Edit button]] not available to [[Glossary#Researcher|researchers]] (view-only access).
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[[Image:digitalobjectpage.png|500px|right|thumb| Edit digital object page]]
  
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The Edit digital object page allows the authorized User to control the rights applied to the Master (original uploaded to ICA-AtoM), the Reference representation (copy) and the Thumbnail representation (copy used within the database for search results, image gallery, cover viewer etc.)
  
'''Edit screen'''
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</div>
  
[[Image:um2-4Edit.png|500px|right|thumb|Edit screen]]
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<div note="clearfix">
  
*Displays an individual record in full for data entry / editing.
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== Search results ==
  
*Shows all fields.
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[[Image:searchResults.png|500px|right|thumb|Search results page]]
  
*Groups fields by collapsible section ([[Glossary#Record area|record areas]]): fields can be hidden or displayed by section.
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A search results page displays set of records that match search criteria. Users can click on a title to open the record in [[Glossary#View mode|view mode]].
  
*Changes entered can be saved or cancelled.
 
  
*Users can toggle between [[Glossary#View screen|View]] or [[Glossary#Edit screen|Edit]] screens.
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</div>
  
*Accessible to [[Glossary#Contributor|contributors]], [[Glossary#Editor|editors]], [[Glossary#Administrator|administrators]]; not accessible to [[Glossary#Researcher|researchers (view-only access).
 
  
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<div class="clearfix">
  
'''Search results screen'''
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== Browse results ==
  
[[Image:um2-4SearchResults.png|500px|right|thumb|Search results screen]]  
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[[Image:browseResults.png|500px|right|thumb|Browse results page; user is browsing authority records. Note browse menu directly below search box.]]
  
*Displays set of records that match search criteria.
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Browse results show lists of descriptions retrieved by clicking on an item in the [[Glossary#Browse menu|browse menu]]. By default, results for [[Glossary#Archival description|archival description]], [[Glossary#Authority record|authority record]], [[Glossary#Archival institution|archival institution]] and [[Glossary#Function|function]] are sorted by most recently updated; however, the user can select alphabetic sort if desired. Users can also browse by [[Glossary#Subject|subject]], [[Glossary#Place|place]], and [[Glossary#Digital object|digital object]] type.
  
*As of current version of ICA-AtoM (0.6), only available for [[Glossary#Archival description|archival descriptions]].
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</div>
  
*Includes the first three lines of the Scope and content (if entered).
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== Error ==
  
*Click title to view full record [[#View screen|View screen]]).
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An [[Glossary#Error message|error message]] displays when ICA-AtoM is unable to execute an action. The following are typical types of [[Glossary#Error message|error messages]]:
  
*Accessible to all users.
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Page not found: broken link, report to system [[Glossary#Administrator|administrator]] and to ICA-AtoM support team.
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No access permission: your [[Glossary#User account|user account]] does not give you [[Glossary#Access privilege|access privileges]] to the requested page.
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Locked term: [[Glossary#Term|term]] cannot be edited because it is referenced in the underlying code.
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No translation permission: you do not have [[Glossary#Translator|translator]] access in the current language.
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System error (error 500): indicates a fairly major system-wide problem, or problem with data corruption; report to [[Glossary#Administrator|administrator]].
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Blank page: indicates a fairly major system-wide problem, or problem with data corruption; report to [[Glossary#Administrator|administrator]] and to ICA-AtoM support team.
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Latest revision as of 17:56, 5 September 2012

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Main Page > User manual > Getting started > Page types


This section describes the main page types users of ICA-AtoM will encounter. Page titles throughout the system indicate the type of page being displayed. The main page types are:


Home page

Home page: user is logged in

The home page is the first page the user sees when opening the application. It provides basic information about the application and links and buttons for user actions (search, browse, log in, log out, get help, switch language). When the user logs in, the main menu becomes visible.

The home page is accessible from any other page by clicking the site title, the site logo or the "home" link in the user menu.


View

View page for an archival description

A view page displays an individual record in full in view mode, showing only those fields that contain data. Logged in users can toggle between edit mode and view mode by clicking the title bar and can also use the button block to edit or add to the record (i.e. to upload digital objects, add physical storage, etc.).

Introduced in Release 1.3, view pages now include ellipses in text boxes that have a large number of characters (e.g., scope and content). The ellipses allow the User to expand the text box to read the entire body of text. The collapsed position provides a concise and tidy look to the record so User don't have to scroll down to understand what they are viewing.

Edit

Edit page for an archival description



Edit digital object

Edit digital object page

The Edit digital object page allows the authorized User to control the rights applied to the Master (original uploaded to ICA-AtoM), the Reference representation (copy) and the Thumbnail representation (copy used within the database for search results, image gallery, cover viewer etc.)

Search results

Search results page

A search results page displays set of records that match search criteria. Users can click on a title to open the record in view mode.



Browse results

Browse results page; user is browsing authority records. Note browse menu directly below search box.

Browse results show lists of descriptions retrieved by clicking on an item in the browse menu. By default, results for archival description, authority record, archival institution and function are sorted by most recently updated; however, the user can select alphabetic sort if desired. Users can also browse by subject, place, and digital object type.

Error

An error message displays when ICA-AtoM is unable to execute an action. The following are typical types of error messages:

Page not found: broken link, report to system administrator and to ICA-AtoM support team.

No access permission: your user account does not give you access privileges to the requested page.

Locked term: term cannot be edited because it is referenced in the underlying code.

No translation permission: you do not have translator access in the current language.

System error (error 500): indicates a fairly major system-wide problem, or problem with data corruption; report to administrator.

Blank page: indicates a fairly major system-wide problem, or problem with data corruption; report to administrator and to ICA-AtoM support team.