Your User Interface

Ribbons!

Your application adopts a ribbon system to deliver the majority of its core functionality, moving away from the toolbar-heavy approach used in previous versions. Context-sensitivity means that only the commands relevant to your current Data View (see below) will be displayed and/or enabled.

The out-of-the-box configuration has been designed to serve the vast majority of geological modelling needs, segregating functions into domain-based command groups and tabs whilst keeping commonly-used commands available at all times.

Ribbons are also available for customization to allow you to set up your user interface the most appropriate way for your role and tasks.

Context-sensitive information for every ribbon command has been provided (way in advance of the previous tooltips) to allow you to research your command choice before you activate it. This information isn't provided instead of detailed online Help, it is provided in addition to comprehensive digital documentation.

Data Views

As in previous versions of Studio, dedicated (linked) data windows are provided to deliver the most appropriate context for the type of work being performed. By default, the following data views are displayed:

Start Window
The landing page. The Start window is displayed on initial startup and is available throughout your project session. It can be used to view the latest online/offline information relating to your product, access recently-opened projects, create a new project or browse for a project.
3D Window(s)
This combined visualization and engineering interface is designed to allow you to complete your CAD-style engineering tasks in a flexible environment. Many interactive commands are available to make the geological modelling process intuitive and rich in 3D visual feedback.
Find out more about the 3D window...
UG Task Panels
This panel is displayed on demand and contains functions relating to the UG planning workflow, including project settings, data design and definition, dependency and export functions, reporting and database merging tools.
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Plots Window
Report-ready plots, logs, charts and other supporting data can be constructed from your 3D data quickly and easily with the Plots window. Working with the same data displayed in other data windows (including 3D), and with a powerful template function, you can create detailed and unequivocal standard reports in minutes.
Find out more about the Plots window...

Other data windows are displayed either on request, or automatically as a result of creating a particular type of data:

Logs Window
Strip log display and configuration, again based on the same underlying data as shown in other data views. This window is automatically displayed when a new Log Sheet is created, and will be automatically displayed if a project containing log data is loaded.
Find out more about the Logs window
Tables Window
Context-sensitive data table formatting options can be found in the Tables window, allowing you to create a formatted view of your data objects using a wide range of display options.
Find out more about the Tables window...
Graphics Window
Included for legacy support of older Studio processes - this will be displayed automatically if required by the running process.
Screen Window
Included for legacy support of older Studio processes - this will be displayed automatically if required by the running process.

Control Bars

Control bars are a great way to access data-specific functions and processes. Anyone familiar with Studio 3 will feel at home here, but for users not familiar with this facility, a wealth of information is available here to help you make the most of these powerful tools:

Getting More Help

Your application is designed to be intuitive. In addition to supporting you through one of our many international offices, you can find a wealth of information about your system using the following methods:

Online Help: clearly, you know how to access this already! However - you can find out more about getting the best out of your Help system here, and can access a range of help topics and tutorials using the 'Pile of Books' icon at the top right corner of the screen:
Context-sensitive Ribbon Tooltips: much more than the tooltips of old, all ribbon commands are introduced by a short overview of the command and pointers on how to use it, e.g.:
Planning Task Tooltips: enhanced tooltips are provided for some in-panel controls, giving you context-sensitive information about particular items, e.g.:
Cursor Tooltips: your application builds on the feedback system of previous versions to promote your awareness of important information throughout your project session. One of the main advances in this respect is the new Cursor Tooltips that can be enabled to provide status information on-screen at the appropriate place, e.g. close to the active cursor. This resolves the issue faced by many traditional software applications whereby status information could be missed as it does not appear in the area of focus:

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	Customizing Your Interface Ribbon Reference Selection Control Bars Overview Data Control Bars Overview Output Control Bars Overview Configuring tabs