Action Menu and Icons

The Actions menu provides the option to take different actions related to entries in the table. Depending on the nature of the table, these actions can be add, view, delete or edit table rows, create by moving to a new screen or export the table contents to the spreadsheet. Alternatively these actions can also be performed by using the icon buttons on the table toolbar. For more information on the icon/buttons, see the Screen Level Action - Icons and Buttons.

In some tables, it may also contain some table specific actions.

Figure 1-15 Actions Menu and Icons

Actions Menu and Icons

Table 1-1 Actions Menu/Icons and Descriptions

Actions Menu/Icon Description

Refresh and Refresh icon Refresh Icon

Select Actions > Refresh or the Refresh icon Refresh Icon to update the records in the table.

Filter icon Filter Icon

Select the Filter icon Filter Icon to open fields that will filter the results.

Use the filter fields to only show the rows matching or containing the entered information.

Detach and Detach Icon Detach Icon

Select Actions > Detach or the Detach icon Detach Icon to open the table in a separate window.