Using Action Windows

Action windows provide tools that support your work in PROLIN Smart Client. These tools may help with navigation, display key information, or simply improve user experience.

Tools in action windows may be:

Some action windows—like the Navigator—are essential for locating items. Others—like a Clock or Dashboard—are useful enhancements.

🔄 Opening and Closing Action Windows

You can manage action windows in several ways:

Option 1: Use the Ribbon

  • Go to the Home tab
  • In the Workspace group, click the button for the desired action window

Workspace options

Option 2: Use Hover Behavior

Hovering Action Window
  • Move your mouse over the name of an action window
  • The window will scroll open
  • When you move your mouse away, the window will automatically close

📌 Pinning an Action Window

To keep an action window open:

  1. Hover over the action window to open it
  2. Click the pushpin icon in the upper-right corner

Docked Action Window
  • 📎 A horizontal pushpin = scroll behavior (auto-hide)
  • 📍 A vertical pushpin = pinned (always visible)

❌ Closing an Action Window

To remove an action window:

  • Click the close (×) button in the upper-right corner of the window

⚠️ Some standard action windows cannot be removed: - Navigator - Calendar - Clock - Dashboard - Attachments window (in forms)

Action windows offer quick access to commonly used tools and can be customized based on how you work best.

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