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User Interface Overview

The following illustrations identify the main elements of the user interface:
1 Menu Bar
2 Toolbars
3 CommandManager
4 FeatureManager design tree tab
5 PropertyManager tab
6 ConfigurationManager tab
7 FeatureManager design tree filter
8 FeatureManager Design Tree
9 Selection Breadcrumbs

1 Heads-up View Toolbar 4 Task Pane
2 Search 5 Graphics Area
3 Help menu    
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