Understanding the BrDR Ribbon Interface

August 20, 2021

In the modernized BrDR user interface, the ribbon provides, at the top of the window, a logical organization of the commands the end-user will use to create and work on bridges. Bridge Explorer, Bridge Workspace, Library, and Configuration each have their own ribbons. Each tab on the ribbon represents a single focal point for the operation of the commands on the tab, containing groups of commands that act on the single focal point of the tab. The ribbon interface makes access to the commands quicker and apparent; and helps to discover all the features and functionalities in one location. The modernized BrDR user interface provides a balance of the three basics aspects of a good user interface design: discovery, learning, and efficiency.

Bridge Explorer Ribbon

The Bridge Explorer application button opens a menu of Bridge Explorer specific application-wide commands to access features such as user preferences and system data export/import.

The Bridge tab is composed of commands to operate on and manage bridges.

The Folder tab is composed of commands to operate on and manage folders.

The Rate tab is composed of commands to access the load rating features in the Bridge Explorer.

The Tools tab is composed of commands to access the tools to operate on bridges.

The View tab is composed of commands to configure and control the information displayed in the Bridge Explorer. The Library command opens the Library module and the Configuration command opens the Configuration module of the program.

 

Bridge Workspace Ribbon

The Bridge Workspace application button, which can be accessed whenever a bridge is opened from the Bridge Explorer, opens a menu of Bridge Workspace specific application-wide commands to access features such as printing and help configuration.

The Workspace tab is composed of commands to operate on the bridge and manage the components of the bridge.

The Tools tab is composed of commands to access the tools to operate on the bridge.

The View tab is composed of commands to configure and control the information displayed in the Bridge Workspace.

The Design/Rate tab is composed of commands to access the design review and load rating features in the Bridge Workspace.