Graphical User Interface

The user interface is the central point of user interaction within an application. It is a web-based Graphical User Interface (GUI) that enables remote user access over the network to an application and its functions.

Various Oracle applications use a common framework for creating the management console GUI. Users of those applications will note a common style and layout. Depending on the application, the management console might include or omit different elements but the structure should remain familiar.

The GUI structure is defined by areas. The four common areas are:

• Banner Area
• Main Menu (Navigation Area)
• Main Work Area
• Status Area

Depending on the application, each area consists of one or more informational elements. For example, the Main Menu (Navigation Area) may differ from application to application. See Graphical User Interface Layout for details of the four areas.