Glossary of terms in iModel.js UI

|Term | Definition |------------|------------|--------|--------|-------| |Backstage|A menu used to open Frontstages and launch Tasks and commands. It is opened by clicking or pressing the App button. It can open a full-screen overlay presenting application settings and data management to the user. |Content Control|A class that specifies the React component to display for a Content View. |Content Group|A collection of Content Controls. |Content Layout|A layout configuration of Content Views. |Content View|A representation of an iModel's data. |Dialog|A small temporary window of options presented to the user. |Frontstage|A full-screen configuration designed to enable the user to accomplish a task. There are three types: Primary, Nested and Modal. |Keyboard Shortcut|A keystroke or combination of keystrokes used to launch a command or tool. |Navigation Aid|A user interface control that moves the user's perspective around within a specific Content View. |Stage Panel|A panel defined as part of a Frontstage that displays to the left, right, above or below the 9-zone area. |Status Bar|The Widget that gives the user feedback about the state of an application. |Status Field|An area of the Status Bar assigned to display specific feedback about the active application. |Tool Settings|Properties that modify the behavior and outcome of the active tool. |Widget|A collection of UI components tied to a particular zone that allows the user to view and/or modify data relevant to their current context. |Workflow|A defined sequence of tasks used to accomplish a goal. |Zone|A standard area on the screen for users to read and interact with data applicable to the current task. Each Zone has a defined purpose.

Last Updated: 13 June, 2024