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Introduction to the WebZ Interface
One of the most important features of the Open SiteSearch Suite software is that you can design and implement your own interface to the system. This flexibility is important because it allows you to create an interface that best meets the needs of your users. You control the "look and feel" of the interface screens (such as screen colors and fonts), what databases the user has access to, how records are displayed, and much more. Whether your interface is splashy and vibrant or simple and straightforward is entirely up to you.
Where to Begin
Building and customizing the WebZ interface requires an understanding of several concepts, such as how the interface works and the tools you can use to customize the interface. These topics and others are described in the table below. Reading the topics below and familiarizing yourself with the concepts will help you understand how to work with and customize the WebZ interface to meet your needs.
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Description of Topic
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What is the WebZ Interface?
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This topic introduces basic concepts regarding the WebZ interface, and is a good place to start if you are a new user of WebZ. This topic gives you a working definition of what the WebZ interface is, explains the role of interface styles, and provides a high-level description of the WebZ Out-of-the-Box Interface installed with WebZ.
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How the WebZ Interface Works
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This topic begins with a high-level description of how the interface works, then proceeds with a more detailed description of page preparation, the process which makes the interface possible. This topic introduces several important concepts regarding the WebZ interface. You should read this topic before making changes to your WebZ interface.
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Tools for Building Your WebZ Interface
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This group of topics describes the various tools that are available to help you build/customize your WebZ interface, tools such as verbs and widgets, gadgets, style and format entities, and more. You should read this topic before making changes to your WebZ interface.
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Description
of the WebZ Out-of-the-Box Interface
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This group of topics provides a detailed of the screens and screen elements found in the WebZ Out-of-the-Box Interface and identifies the HTML and Java classes that make up each screen. Use these topics as a reference as you work with the interface.
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See Also
Introduction to WebZ
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