You can display the status network graphically when want to show large status relations. You see a quick overview of the processing process and the current status of the individual document.
Choose
The
Status network display options
screen appears.
Depending on the performance of your computer and on the current system workload, the system may require a few seconds to set up the graphic of your status network.
To print the status network, choose
You receive the status network in the form of a graphic.
The screen layout depends on various settings made for graphics. For example, in the
Settings
menu you define the partitioning of the screen and the color assignment.
If you are using the global setting, the screen is sub-divided into the following areas:
Graphic area
Navigation area
Graphic area
In this area, the statuses with the different predecessors are displayed graphically in the form of a status network.
The language-dependent status abbreviation and the language-dependent description are displayed for each status. If a status type has been defined for the status, the abbreviation is displayed under the description.
The following table explains the meaning of shape and color in the status network graphic:
Meaning of Shape in the Status Network Graphic
Shape |
Description |
rounded |
The document info record has already had this status, or this is its current status. |
square |
The document info record has not had this status yet. |
Meaning of Color in the Status Network Graphic (1)
Color |
Description |
yellow |
Yellow indicates the current status. |
red |
This status cannot be set from the current status. |
green |
Green indicates the statuses that can be set after the current status (provided the user has the appropriate authorization). |
(1) This organization according to color takes the predecessor relationship into account (without authorization check).
Note
You can change the display area by scrolling in the horizontal or vertical scroll bars.
Navigation area
The entire status network is displayed graphically in this area. The section of the network that is displayed in the graphic area is marked by the system at the same time.
This form of display helps you orient yourself more easily when you are dealing with complex structures.