Workbench at a Glance

Within the supported Windows versions familiar environment, the CIMPLICITY Workbench provides you with all the unique CIMPLICITY Power Tools you need to create and manage your project with maximum efficiency.

Also, you will recognize some of the Workbench's tools from your supported Windows versions toolbars and file menus.

Note: Click a button on the Workbench graphic to view details about the selection.
A Menu bar
B Toolbar Buttons
General
1 New project
2 Open project
3 Print file details
4 Dynamic configuration
5 Stop project
6 Run project
7 Configuration update
8 Compare main and data
9 Status log
10 Computer properties
11 Project properties
12 Project wizard
13 List in the right pane
14 Details in the right pane
15 Large icons in the right pane
16 Tree view in the right pane
17 Thumbnails in the right pane
18 Help contents
Edit
1 New object
2 Duplicate object
3 Delete object
4 Object properties
5 Search
6 Field chooser
7 Cancel
Manage
1 Project checkout
2 Project check in
3 Computer checkout
4 Computer check in
C Top-level folders CIMPLICITY configuration and usage is grouped into three overall categories.
1 Project Project level configuration. Applications and files in this section apply to the open CIMPLICITY project only.
2 Computer Computer level configuration. User configured components in this section are common to all projects and typically found under the CIMPLICITY root directory. The same computer project is referenced by all Workbenches on the same computer.
3 Runtime Set of utility applications that can be used when a project is running locally or remotely.
D Application icon Expand to display subordinate applications.
E Subordinate applications
F Application folder Open or close the folders, to view or hide applications.
G Status bar Provides information that includes how many records are retrieved, if the project is running, and if a specified task has been completed.
H Fields Chosen in the Field Chooser for display.
I Files/Records Associated with selected object.
J Keystrokes Perform commonly used functions.
Ctrl+N Creates a new object.
Ctrl+O Opens another project in this window.
Ctrl+R Runs the stopped project.
Ctrl+W Runs the Project Wizard.
Ctrl+L Displays the Status Log for the project.
Alt+Spacebar Displays the Control Menu.
Alt+F4 Closes the project window.
Ctrl+Esc Displays the system Task List window.
Note: The following work on a single selected node in the Workbench left or right-pane.
Numpad + Expands currently selected node.
Numpad * Expands currently selected node and all its child nodes.
Numpad - Collapses currently selected node.
Tip: Place the cursor over any object in the Workbench to display a brief description of what it does.