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This chapter will look at different aspects concerning the usage of NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC). Typical end-user steps are described.

  • 2.1 Starting NWBC

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

  • 2.2 Shell Overview

    Describes in general terms design, menus, navigation area, search area and about menu.

  • 2.3 Navigation

    Goes into depth on top level navigation, left navigation panel and quick navigation features.

  • 2.4 Canvas Types

    Compares the canvas types browser and SAP GUI and describes that different kinds of applications can have different rendering engines.

  • 2.5 Multi-Windows

    Illustrates 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, Personalize and Help.

  • 2.7 Search

    Comments on the different search options like Enterprise search, external search and desktop search.

  • 2.8 Quick Launch

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

  • 2.9 Logging Off

    Illustrates how to log off or use the red X which closes all windows, terminates existing sessions and closes applications.

  • 2.10 Connecting to Different Systems

    Mentions how to connect to a different or a new system.

  • 2.11 Extended Supportability

    Describes the troubleshooting functions available via control click on the help menu.

  • 2.12 NWBC for HTML

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

Note Note

The images in the following documentation are from a first released version. The design of the Business Client is developing continually. For this reason, the UIs may vary from one Business Client version to the next. The components and user interfaces in your Business Client may differ depending on how your system administrator configures the system.

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