Common Terms Used with PeopleSoft WorkCenters

These terms are commonly used when referring to PeopleSoft WorkCenters:

Term	Description
Links Pagelet	A pagelet that contains links to PeopleSoft components and links to external URL’s. This typically contains links that a user needs to do their daily work. An administrator can add links as needed to suit the needs of your business.
My Work Pagelet	A common pagelet that contains links to application-designed results pages. The content is filtered by administrator or end user defined criteria.
Pagelet Area	A collection of application-defined pagelets that contain links, task lists, and other content. This area is part of the PeopleSoft WorkCenter framework but the pagelet content is defined by individual product needs.
Queries Pagelet	A common pagelet that contains links to queries (public or private) that are added by the administrator (public queries) or the end-user (public or private queries).
Pivot Grid	A Pure Internet Architecture component that provides a multidimensional presentation of data.
Reports and Processes Pagelet	A pagelet that contains links to PeopleSoft components; primarily reports, analytics, and processes. This type of pagelet is controlled by the administrator.
WorkCenter	A WorkCenter is used to increase the productivity of a specific role by streamlining and simplifying their work in a central place. The left panel of a WorkCenter should help drive the transaction or work area for a user to complete their tasks based on the functional transaction.
Worklist	Refers to the PeopleTools worklist.
Working Zone or Transaction Area	The pagelet area where the search results or components are displayed. This area is the transaction area that can be displayed in its entirety if the pagelet area is hidden.