Start Page Controls
A Start page can contain several controls that can help you use Windchill Risk and Reliability more efficiently. Provided below are descriptions of the controls that are shown on the default Start page that is supplied with Windchill Risk and Reliability.
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On a global Start page that is assigned to you by your system administrator, you are likely to see different controls than those described in this section. In the help or guide for this application, you can find information about customizing Start pages.
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Recent Files
The Recent Files control lists as many as the last 10 files you viewed. When file names are shown in this control, you can click the name to open the file. In the Tryout version and Team Edition, the title bar of this control contains a New Project link. Clicking it opens the Create Project window, allowing you to create a new Project right from the Start page.
Announcements
The Announcements control displays announcements posted by users, providing a great mechanism for team communication. Each announcement includes a title, the name of the person who posted the announcement, and the announcement itself. Announcements marked as “High Priority” have a title that appears in red.
To insert an announcement:
1. Do one of the following to open the Add New Announcement window:
◦ In the Tryout version or Team Edition, click New on the right side of the title bar.
◦ In the Enterprise Edition, select > from the menu on the right side of the title bar.
The Add New Announcement window opens.
2. For Title, enter A New Announcement.
3. For Message, enter I've posted my first announcement.
4. For Expiration, use the date control for this field to select tomorrow's date. Do not select the High priority checkbox for this announcement.
5. When finished, click OK to insert your announcement.
To delete an announcement:
1. Right-click the announcement you just inserted and select Delete. A confirmation window opens.
2. Click OK to delete the announcement.
To modify an existing announcement, you right-click it and select Edit. In the Edit Announcement window that opens, you modify the announcement and then click OK to save your changes.
Links
The Links control displays links for quick and easy access to Internet resources. For example, if you have a website that you visit frequently, you can set up a link to it. When you click the link, your browser starts and opens the specified web address in a new window.
Several important links are already listed for you, including:
• Getting Started Guide: A Step-by-Step Tutorial — Opens a PDF version of this guide. You cannot delete or modify this link.
• PTC Website — Opens the Windchill Risk and Reliability page on the PTC website.
• PTC Technical Support — Opens the Technical Support page on the PTC website, where you must have a PTC customer account to use the many support tools provided.
To insert a link:
1. Do one of the following to open the Add New Link window:
◦ In the Tryout version or Team Edition, click New on the right side of the title bar.
◦ In the Enterprise Edition, select > from the menu on the right side of the title bar.
The Add New Link window opens.
2. For Display text, enter Google.
3. For Link, enter www.google.com.
4. Click OK to insert the link to the Google® website. If you have Internet access, you can click this link to open this web page in a new window.
To delete a link:
1. Right-click the Google link that you just inserted and select Delete. A confirmation window opens.
2. Click OK to delete the link.
To modify an existing link, you right-click it and select Edit. In the Edit Link window that opens, you modify the link and then click OK to save your changes.
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If you are using the Enterprise Edition, two additional controls appear on the Start page: Workflow and Alerts.
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Workflow
Workflow capabilities allow you to control your process flow by notifying appropriate personnel when actions are required. By using the Workflow feature, you can effectively manage your processes to keep your analysis activities on track.
The Workflow control displays all outstanding workflow items that are assigned to you. When you click an item, the email message associated with the item opens. When you click the icon for the associated table type, the corresponding System file opens, and the corresponding record is selected.
Alerts
The Alert application automatically notifies users when specified events occur. By monitoring your Project data, this application detects the occurrence of key events and automatically sends out email alerts.
Similar to the Workflow control, the Alerts control displays all alerts that have been sent to you. When you click an alert, the email message associated with the alert opens. When you click the icon for the associated table type, the corresponding System file opens, and the associated data is shown.