2 Using SAP NetWeaver Business Client

This chapter looks at different aspects concerning the usage of SAP NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC) and describes typical end user steps.

• 2.1 Starting NWBC

  Explains the use of the desktop icon, steps of the logon sequence, and the reuse of the last selected connection.

• 2.2 Shell Overview

  Describes the design, menus, the navigation area, and the search area.

• 2.3 Navigation

  Describes top-level navigation, the navigation panel, and the quick-navigation features.

• 2.4 Content Area Types

  Compares the content area types, which are the browser and SAP GUI, and describes how different kinds of applications can have different rendering engines.

• 2.5 Multi-Windows

  Describes the concept of multi-windows and the difference between simple navigation clicks and SHIFT + Click.

• 2.6 Menus

  Explains the menu structure and menu items offered in Favorites , Settings , and Help .

• 2.7 Search

  Describes the different search options such as Enterprise Search, external search, and desktop search.

• 2.8 Navigation Panels and Quick Launch

  Outlines the additional quick navigation function, which allows fast searching and selection of any navigation entry.

• 2.9 Side Panel

  Describes how to open, use, and close the side panel.

• 2.10 Logging Off

  Describes how to log off and close all windows, terminate existing sessions, and close applications.

• 2.11 Connecting to Different Systems

  Describes how to connect to a different system.

• 2.12 Extended Supportability

  Describes the troubleshooting functions available by using CTRL + clicking the Help menu.

• 2.13 NWBC for HTML

  Compares NWBC for Desktop with limited functions of NWBC for HTML.