Common Functions

There are several functions that are common throughout SmartWare. Below is a list of the most common functions along with a brief explanation of each item.

Item/Button	Functionality
	Clicking the three-lines in the top left-hand side of SmartWare will collapse and expand the Main Menu options available on the screen
	Saves any changes that were made and opens the full screen displaying additional options that are not available from New Record screens.   (An example of a new record screen would be New Customer or New Work Order screen)
	Saves any changes that were made
	Will discard any changes that were made
	Clears out any criteria that was previously entered on a search panel
	Will create an Excel export based off information displayed on the selected panel
	Allows you to select different ways to view information for a panel
	Indicates a way to make a new record (IE. New Customer, New Work Order, New Location)
	Opens and/or edits a specific item
	Moves a record from one side of the screen over to another side of the screen.    (IE.  Would allow you to move a specific customer over to a new work order)
	Calls a specific phone number
	Sends a text message to a specific phone number
	Performs a search based off criteria that was entered
	Performs a search based off criteria that was entered, or will display a list of available options
	Fields that are outlined in red indicate a required field and cannot be left blank
	Displays a calendar from which you can select a specific date
	< > buttons are normally found around a date field allowing you to toggle and view information for different dates or years
	Will close a panel
	Displays additional options available for a specific panel
	Will refresh the information displayed on a panel or page
	Allows updated part information to be viewed if part has been superseded
	Clicking this button on specific screens will take users to User Guides for the specific page