
This chapter will look at different aspects concerning the usage of NetWeaver Business Client (NWBC). Typical end-user steps are described.
Explains the use of the desktop icon, steps of the logon sequence as well as the reuse of the last selected connection.
Describes in general terms design, menus, navigation area, search area and about menu.
Goes into depth on top level navigation, left navigation panel and quick navigation features.
Compares the canvas types browser and SAP GUI and describes that different kinds of applications can have different rendering engines.
Illustrates the concept of multi-windows and the difference between simple navigation clicks and shift+click.
Explains the menu structure and menu items offered in Favorites, Personalize and Help.
Comments on the different search options like Enterprise search, external search and desktop search.
Outlines the additional quick navigation function which allows fast searching and selecting of any navigation entry.
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.
Describes the troubleshooting functions available via control click on the help menu.
Compares functions of NWBC for Desktop with limited functions of NWBC for HTML.
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.