Description of the Sub-Menu Cliparts
From Metis Documentation
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| - | Throughout Metis Smart Suite, pictures are used to ease the work of | + | Throughout Metis Smart Suite, pictures are used to ease the work of users. Some of those pictures can be defined for each implementation of Metis Smart Suite. For example the pictures linked to systems defined by the administrator within Metis Smart Modelling. In the later, pictures are managed as Clip-arts in the '''Clip-arts''' sub-menu. The user can add new ones, as well as delete or edit any of the existing clip-arts that are found in Metis Smart Modeling. The clip-arts are organized alphabetically in the table below based on their original file name. A preview of the Clip-arts is also displayed to allow the administrator/user to easily browse through them. |
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| - | On the left-hand side of the window, a '''Search''' feature is found. | + | On the left-hand side of the main window, a '''Search''' feature is found. It allows the user/administrator to find Clip-arts based on various criterion. The search is triggered by typing a keyword or only a letter in the fields above the "Search" button and then click on it. The results are then displayed below. Selecting a line from the result list will automatically select the corresponding entry in the main list. |
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Pictures can be used in several parts of the Metis Smart Suite applications : | Pictures can be used in several parts of the Metis Smart Suite applications : | ||
| - | * to symbolize '''Languages''' : shows for example a flag next to the name of a language. | + | * to symbolize '''[[Description_of_the_Menu_Versions_Languages|Languages]]''' : shows for example a flag next to the name of a language. |
| - | * to illustrate '''Positions''' : display a picture of any material or service positions in a list. | + | * to illustrate '''[[Description_of_the_Menu_Positions|Positions]]''' : display a picture of any material or service positions in a list. |
| - | * to symbolize '''Systems''' : show a picture representing the selected system in Metis Smart Quotes' Design window. | + | * to symbolize '''[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Systems#Systems|Systems]]''' : show a picture representing the selected system in Metis Smart Quotes' Design window. |
| - | * to "decorate" '''Masks''' : use pictures to enhance the user experience within modelization masks. | + | * to "decorate" '''[[Metis_Smart_Modeling_-_Masks|Masks]]''' : use pictures to enhance the user experience within modelization masks. |
| - | * to symbolize '''statuses''' : define a picture for each offer status for easily showing it within Metis Smart Quotes. | + | * to symbolize '''[[Description_of_the_Sub-Menu_Status_and_Reasons|statuses]]''' : define a picture for each offer status for easily showing it within Metis Smart Quotes. |
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== Adding a Clip-art == | == Adding a Clip-art == | ||
| - | + | In the '''Clip-art''' sub-menu, the "Add" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingAddButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main table/list allows the user/administrator to create a new Clip-art. When the it is clicked, the '''Select a picture''' window opens and the user must navigate their way to the file(s) of choice, select it and then click on open to add it. | |
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{{Tip | {{Tip | ||
| - | | Multiple files can be selected | + | | Multiple files can be selected from a folder. |
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| - | + | Once all related mandatory and optional information have been set, the new Clip-Art can be saved by validating the '''Clip-Art''' window using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. | |
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{{Note | {{Note | ||
| - | | When adding multiple clip-arts, ticking any of the | + | | When adding multiple clip-arts, ticking any of the check-boxes in the grey section ticks each clip-art in that specific column. Otherwise, the user may individually tick the check-boxes next to each clip-art for the applicable columns. |
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{{Warning | {{Warning | ||
| - | | At least one | + | | At least one check-box must be ticked in order for the adding of the clip-art to be successful. |
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== Modifying a Clip-Art == | == Modifying a Clip-Art == | ||
| - | + | In the '''Clip-Arts''' sub-menu, the "Edit" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingEditButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to apply modifications to all properties related to the selected Clip-Art. Selecting a Clip-Art and clicking on it opens the '''Clip-Art''' edition window where the user can modify the destinations check-boxes by ticking any new check-boxes or by deselecting any previously ticked check-boxes and then clicking on the confirm button to save the changes. | |
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| - | The clip-art itself can be changed in this window by clicking on the clip-art picture that is outlined by a clear blue box. Clicking on it opens the same '''Select a picture''' window when adding a new clip-art. The user can now select a new clip-art file to replace the original. | + | The clip-art itself can be changed in this window by clicking on the clip-art picture that is outlined by a clear blue box. Clicking on it opens the same '''Select a picture''' window when adding a new clip-art. The user can now select a new clip-art file to replace the original. Modifications applied to the selected Clip-Art will only be saved once the Clip-Art edition window is validated using the [[File:MetisSmartModelingOKButton.PNG|link=]] button at the bottom of the window. This will update the list displayed on the main screen. Using the "Cancel" [[File:MetisSmartModelingCancelButton.PNG|link=]] button discards all changes and closes the window. |
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== Deleting a Clip-Art == | == Deleting a Clip-Art == | ||
| - | + | In the '''Clip-Art''' sub-menu, the "Delete" button [[File:MetisSmartModelingDeleteButton.PNG|link=]] located above the main list allows the user/administrator to delete the selected Clip-Art. Selecting one or more Clip-Art and clicking on it displays the following confirmation window. | |
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| - | + | Once the warning is confirmed, the selected Clip-Artis removed from Metis Smart Suite and deleted from the Metis Database. | |