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Top Navigation Menu

Top navigation bar

The top navigation menu allows a user to interact with the documents and view modes of the Viewer, enabling access to the following menus:

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The logo is positioned in the top left-hand corner of the page within the top navigation menu, serving the purpose of branding and visual identification.

  • Clicking on the logo does not currently initiate any navigation action.

Hamburger Menu​

Home Icon

The hamburger menu provides users with access to a core set of actions for interacting with files.

  • Accessing Actions: Users can open the hamburger menu to perform various file-related tasks.

  1. Open

    File Open Icon
    • Triggers the display of a modal, enabling users to select a file for presentation within the viewer.
    • The modal serves as an interface for browsing and selecting files from the system or external sources.

  2. Save

    File Save Icon

    The "Save" option enables users to store the markup layer containing annotations created on the currently viewed file.

  • Functionality: Upon selecting this option, the WebClientSaveMarkup method of RxCSISAPI.dll is invoked to execute the save action.

  • Feedback: After successfully saving the markup layer, users are presented with a confirmation message:
    "Markups have been successfully saved."

    Save Success

Export​

File Export Icon

The "Export" option allows users to initiate the export of the currently viewed file, along with the created annotations, as a PDF file available for download.

  • Functionality: This is achieved by invoking the WebClientSaveAs method of RxCSISAPI.dll.
  • Process:
    • Upon initiation, the resulting export-ready file is presented in a new browser tab.
    • Users can download the exported PDF file from this tab.
    • The file is stored in the cache folder of rxBinweb, enabling users to view and share it outside of the web viewer.

Print​

File Print Icon

The "Print" option allows users to initiate the display of a modal window where they can specify the parameters for printing the document.

  • Further Details: The modal window and the associated methods used for printing are described in a separate chapter of the document.

Compare​

File Compare Icon

The "Compare" option enables users to open a modal window to start the compare flow for the currently viewed file.

  • Further Details: The compare flow and its process are described in a separate chapter of the document.

File Info​

File Info Icon

The "File Info" option allows users to display a modal window presenting the details of the currently viewed file.

  • Further Details: The “File Info” modal is described in a separate chapter of the document.

Files Navigation Bar​

File Navigation

The files navigation bar lets users view and navigate between the files and file comparisons currently opened in the viewer.

  • A user may switch between the files or comparisons by clicking on the respective file or comparison tab within the files navbar.
  • Near the active opened file or comparison, a user will see the close icon, which allows them to close the file or disassemble the comparison.

Closing Files and Comparisons:

  • Clicking the close icon near a file will close the file and remove it from the files navbar.
  • Using the close icon near a compare tile will prompt a modal window asking the user whether to save the comparison or dismiss it and close. Upon closing the comparison, the original files will be displayed separately as two single files.
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Types of Tiles in the Files Navbar:

  1. Active Viewed File

    activeViwedFile

    The single file currently being presented and viewed by the user.

  2. Opened Inactive File

    openedInactiveFile

    A file that is open in the viewer but not currently presented on the canvas.

  3. Active Viewed Comparison

    activeViwedComparison

    The comparison currently being viewed by the user.

  4. Opened Inactive Comparison

    openedInactiveComparison

    A comparison that is open in the viewer but not currently being viewed.

  5. Active Viewed Original File within Comparison

    activeViewedOriginal

    The original file being viewed within a comparison.

  6. Inactive Opened Original File within Comparison

    inactiveViewedOriginal

    An original file within a comparison that is open but not currently being viewed.

View Mode Switcher​

viewModeSwitcher

The view mode switcher allows users to select the mode in which they want to view the file or comparison within the viewer.

  • The current active view mode is presented in the top navigation bar.
  • A list of all modes can be accessed by opening the modes dropdown.

View Modes:

  1. View

    view
    • Users can see the currently presented file and access the view options toolbar (described separately).
    • This mode is for navigating through the 2D or 3D file without specific interactions like annotations or signatures.
    • Primarily intended for viewing and navigating the file without performing additional actions.

  2. Annotate

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    • Users can view the file and create mark-ups using the annotation toolbar (described separately).
    • This mode allows users to add annotations, notes, highlights, and other mark-up elements.
    • Provides tools for creating and editing annotations to customize feedback or notes on the file content.

  3. Measure

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    • Users can measure the file and create mark-ups using the annotation toolbar (described separately).
    • This mode allows users to measure.