workspace layout

ETBX delivers a consistent graphical environment for the solution of engineering problems. All ETBX modules contain the following components:

Menus

The menu bar at the top of the window contains menus for performing tasks. The menus are organized by topic. For example, the Modules menu contains commands for working with specific modules.

Toolbar

The toolbar holds common tools for managing active modules. See the ETBX Toolbar section for more information about ETBX toolbar buttons.

Header

The header area contains the ETBX logo and displays the title of the module and its version number.

Tabs

Modules are organized into one or more panels that can be selected by clicking on a tab above the module workspace.

Module Workspace

Each panel contains a workspace that is displayed in the center of the module window. The workspace provides the text, graphics, and interface components used to perform a specific analysis. It contains any links required to import data from other modules, or to display secondary input panels. See the Module Workspace section for more details.

Action Buttons

Below the module workspace are a series of action buttons that allow you to perform common tasks. Actions shared by most modules include going back to a prior panel, starting a calculation, and deleting calculated results.

Status Bar

The status bar at the bottom of the module window provides context sensitive information for specific components and tasks.

Memory Status

The memory status area displays the amount of memory available to ETBX modules.