Main User Interface

The Tutorials (a separate document) contain a tutorial that leads you through the RISAFoundation interface with an actual model. If you have not done so already, consider going through the tutorial, as it is the fastest way to learn the program. Although it requires some time up front, the tutorial will save you time and brainpower in the long run.

The features that are available to you in RISAFoundation may be accessed through the Ribbon toolbar, Quick Access toolbar, Properties panel, Explorer panel, 3D view and shortcut keystrokes. You may use any or all of these vehicles to interact with the software. The Ribbon toolbar has the advantage of containing all of the program options and features. The Quick Access toolbar contains more common options and invoke with one click. The Properties panel displays relevant properties for selected elements within your model and allows you to make quick changes to those elements. The Properties panel is also where you will modify and execute most of the program features. The Explorer panel provides a quick way to access all of the data entry and results spreadsheets. Shortcut menus present options relevant to the task at hand. The shortcut keys provide a fast way to access features, should you use the program often enough to make them familiar to you. All of these features are discussed in the topics below. There are many ways to access features and the method that you will use will simply be a matter of personal preference. The good news is that you have the options.

Which part of the Application Interface would you like to learn more about?

• Start a Model
• Title Bar
• Ribbon Toolbar
• Quick Access Toolbar
• Properties Panel
• Explorer Panel
• 3D View
  • Window Toolbar
  • Custom Bins
  • Selection Toolbar
  • Results Toolbar
  • Shortcut Menu
  • Dynamic View
• Shortcut Keys and Hot Keys
• Status Bar
• Window Behavior
• Modes