The following table describes the controls on the Main Panel.
Table 4–1 Main Panel ControlsIcon |
Control (Subpanel) |
Click Behavior |
Drop Behavior |
Indicator Behavior |
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Opens the default browser |
None |
Current time |
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Starts the Calendar application |
Dropping an appointment file adds the appointment to the calendar |
Current date |
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Opens a File Manager view of your home folder |
Dropping a folder opens a File Manager view of that folder |
None |
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Starts the desktop Text Editor application |
Puts the dropped file or text on the workspace |
None |
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Starts the desktop Mailer application |
Attaches dropped item to a New Message window |
Changes appearance when you have new mail |
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Locks the display and keyboard. You must type your password to unlock the system. |
None |
None |
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Changes workspaces |
None |
Indicates current workspace |
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Displays a Go action dialog box |
Runs action (for example, a browser) registered for data type dropped |
Spins when the system is running an action |
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Begins logout from the current session |
None |
None |
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Default |
Displays the status of the default printer |
Prints the file on the printer |
None |
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Style Manager (Tools) |
Opens the desktop Style Manager application |
None |
None |
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Opens Performance Meter |
Opens Performance Meter for the hostname dropped |
Once activated, indicates CPU and disk activity for future sessions |
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Opens a Help Viewer window displaying the top level of help information |
Dropping a master volume file (*.sdl) opens a Help Viewer window with that help volume |
None |
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Opens the Trash Can window |
None |
Different appearance when not empty |