Screen architecture

An introduction to the screen concept, and the most important UI elements in DynamicWeb 10

A screen in the DynamicWeb 10 admin interface typically consists of several core components that help users navigate, take action, and interact with data. In this article, you'll get a high-level introduction to the concepts behind our screen architecture, and the most important UI elements used throughout the system.

In DynamicWeb, a standard screen consists of four main components - they are:

#	Component	Description
1	Area list	The vertical list of areas in the backend (e.g., Content, Users, Commerce). Clicking one opens the relevant area tree.
2	Area tree	The navigation tree specific to the selected area, allowing you to explore and select content.
3	Workspace	The central screen area where content is shown and edited. The screen type (e.g., Edit Screen, List Screen) defines the functionality here.
4	Action menu	A contextual menu in the workspace that contains actions relevant to the current screen or selection.