In the OpenWindows environment, the main way to start an application was through the Workspace menu. A Workspace menu still exists in Solaris CDE; however, the main access point for workspace functionality is the Front Panel.
The applications available through the Workspace menu include the items on the Front Panel and also a subset of the applications available to you within Application Manager. Refer to Solaris Common Desktop Environment: User's Guide for complete information on the Front Panel and Application Manager.
You can access a Programs submenu from your Solaris CDE Workspace menu that contains the following items: